Greta Cross/ News Tribune Six-year-old Beckett Roth shows off a vial of insects he caught during the Bio Blitz's prairie insects survey. Bio Blitz, hosted at Runge Nature Center, is a two-day event that began Friday afternoon. The event encourages visitors to explore plants, animals and other forms of life found in Missouri. Participants are invited to share photos and observations on the iNaturalist app to win prizes. All attendees will be entered in a prize raffle.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Two community members hold hands as they walk past a crowd of a few hundred protesters during the Rally for Black Lives protest on the Missouri State Capitol lawn in June 2019. The protest, held from 5-7:30 p.m., encouraged community members to discuss changes which need to occur within the Jefferson City community and local government. The protest was followed by a march from the Capitol to Lincoln University.
Greta Cross/The Standard Emily Gartner laughs as confetti falls from the ceiling at JQH Arena during the Lady Bears NCAA bid reveal party.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Missouri Govenor Mike Parson shows off his Mizzou Kippah to six-year-old Ari Schalowitz, left, and eight-year-old Maxwell Shalowitz, right, before the Menorah Lighting at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Marcasia Cottrell, 15, applies lip gloss in preparation for the Royal Tigerettes Power to the People Fashion Show during Building Community Bridges’ Community Day. BCB’s Community Day, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., included an array of activities, including free food and drinks, a bounce house out front, a live DJ and a dance and fashion show performed by the Tigerettes. After the dance and fashion shows, those interested in learning more about Poise Search Fashion and Modeling Company, a self-betterment program at Building Community Bridges, were able to attend the company’s open house and meet founder Khiara Brown. At 3 p.m., a raffle drawing was held for three free adult passes to the program.
Greta Cross/The Standard Caution tape perimeters the single gas station in Mokane, Missouri in June 2019. Mokane residents said the gas pumps were completely submerged during the flood in 1993.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune The main moderator of the Rally for Black Lives protest begs her fellow community members to step up and make change happen on the Missouri State Capitol lawn in June 2019. The protest was held from 5-7:30 p.m. and was followed by a separately organized march from the Capitol to Lincoln University’s campus.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Contestant Dorothy Bias of General Baptist Nursing Home of Linn waits for her final question during the District 7 Ms. Missouri Nursing Home Pageant. The pageant, sponsored by the Missouri Health Care Association, was held at The Etta & Joesph Miller Performing Arts Center. Nine women competed for the 2019 District 7 Queen title.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Police officers block off intersections of High Street during the I CAN BREATHE; SO I WON'T BE QUIET march in June 2019. The march began at the Missouri State Capitol and concluded at Lincoln University’s campus.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Helias Catholic High School teacher and coach Victor Bell wipes away his tears after speaking about Jackson Daniel Stuckenschneider Careaga, a Helias class of 2020 senior who passed away in October of 2019, during the Helias High School class of 2020 graduation.
Greta Cross/The Standard Junior social work major Achol Gawg adjusts her bun in the mirror in Craig Hall.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune Tebbetts native Daniel Christensen stirs a pot of barbecue sauce while manning the grill during the annual Tebbetts Picnic and Muttonfest. Christensen has grilled at the picnic for several years, taking off the entire weekend from work to barbecue for his community.
Greta Cross/The Standard From left to right, freshmen Dalton Tummons, Julia Feuerborn and Amanda Schilling relax with their feet dipped in the water during the Fountain Day celebrations on April 10, 2019.
Greta Cross/The Standard A woman analyzes the work of Lindley Warren Mickunas during the “Take it From Here” exhibition reception at the Brick City Gallery. The exhibit included work from 10 young fine art photographers across the United States.
Greta Cross/The Standard A unit near the complex's pool remains standing with a damaged roof and missing glass doors at the Hawthorne Park Apartment Complex on May 23, 2019. Police caution tape surrounds the complex's pool, encouraging residents to stay clear of the area.
Greta Cross/ News Tribune From left to right, London Hearn, 13, and Lyric Hearn, 13, run out for a Royal Tigerette dance performance during Building Community Bridges’ Community Day. London and Lyric are twins and have been members of the youth dance program for over a year. Along with the dance number, the Royal Tigerettes also performanced a step routine and a fashion show. Free food and drinks, a bounce house and a live DJ were available to all community members from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
