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At Guardian Hills, Missouri veterans find a way to heal after the trauma of combat Original
by Zoe Homan, Missouri Independent August 13, 2024 Navy veteran Jennifer Badger enlisted in 2001, was deployed to the Persian Gulf in 2002 and came home with post-traumatic stress. After years battling addiction and homelessness, she found a refuge at the recently opened Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center north of Columbia. She calls it “a different type of healing” where veterans can spend a week in a peaceful setting recovering from the physical and psychological damage of combat.
At Guardian Hills, Missouri veterans find a way to heal after the trauma of combat
A repurposed 100-year-old barn is the centerpiece of the property at Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center near Kirksville. “The Welcome Center is where it all starts,” said Jo Slawski, vice president and co-founder. The barn offers a space for reflection, dining and community as the curriculum of the week progresses (Zoe Homan/Columbia Missourian). kAm}2GJ G6E6C2? y6??:76C q2586C 6?=:DE65 :? a__`[ H2D 56A=@J65 E@ E96 !6CD:2? vF=7 :?
At Guardian Hills, veterans find a way to heal after the trauma of combat
By Caleigh Christy,Zoe Homan,Nick Sheaffer After years battling addiction and homelessness, she found a refuge at the recently opened Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center north of Columbia. She calls it "a different type of healing" where veterans can spend a week in a peaceful setting recovering from the physical and psychological damage of combat.
At Guardian Hills, veterans find a way to heal after the trauma of combat
After years battling addiction and homelessness, she found a refuge at the recently opened Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center north of Columbia. She calls it “a different type of healing” where veterans can spend a week in a peaceful setting recovering from the physical and psychological damage of combat. “Being in nature with the horses and with people who genuinely care about me offered an experience like no other,” Badger said.
At Guardian Hills, veterans find a way to heal after the trauma of combat
After years battling addiction and homelessness, she found a refuge at the recently opened Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center north of Columbia. She calls it “a different type of healing” where veterans can spend a week in a peaceful setting recovering from the physical and psychological damage of combat. kAm“q6:?8 :? ?2EFC6 H:E9 E96 9@CD6D 2?5 H:E9 A6@A=6 H9@ 86?F:?6=J 42C6 23@FE >6 @776C65 2? 6IA6C:6?46 =:<6 ?@ @E96C[” q2586C D2:5] “x 42?’E DA62< 9:89=J 6?@F89 23@FE vF2C5:2?
At Guardian Hills, veterans find a way to heal after the trauma of combat
Navy veteran Jennifer Badger enlisted in 2001, was deployed to the Persian Gulf in 2002 and came home with post-traumatic stress. After years battling addiction and homelessness, she found a refuge at the recently opened Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center north of Columbia. She calls it “a different type of healing” where veterans can spend a week in a peaceful setting recovering from the physical and psychological damage of combat.
Goldie's Bagels is a finalist for $10,000 prize to help feed unhoused residents
By Zoe Homan Goldie's Bagels has been nominated for a $10,000 prize as part of a contest to recognize restaurants nationwide for their community impact. Goldie's applied for the contest sponsored by Toast Tabs as a way to help fund its "Whoever Needs, Come and Eat" initiative, which provides a free bagel and coffee on Tuesdays for those unable to pay.
Goldie’s Bagels is a finalist for $10,000 prize to help feed unhoused residents
Goldie’s Bagels has been nominated for a $10,000 prize as part of a contest to recognize restaurants nationwide for their community impact. Goldie’s applied for the contest sponsored by Toast Tabs as a way to help fund its “Whoever Needs, Come and Eat” initiative, which provides a free bagel and coffee on Tuesdays for those unable to pay. Goldie’s also gives free bagels on Thursdays to Turning Point Day Center, an organization that provides essential services to unhoused Columbia residents.
Restored WWII bombers land in Columbia as reminders of historic missions
By Caleigh Christy/Missourian,Zoe Homan,Brittany Hilderbrand,Caleigh Christy,Nick Sheaffer Two World War II-era bombers landed at the Columbia Regional Airport this week as part of a nationwide tour. The nonprofit Doc's Friends, Inc. showcased its fully restored B-29 Superfortress, a heavy bomber flown in WWII and the Korean War, known as "Doc." The aircraft was a part of a non-combat squadron named after characters in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," which gave it the nickname Doc.
Restored WWII bombers land in Columbia on a cross-country tour
By Caleigh Christy/Missourian,Zoe Homan,Brittany Hilderbrand,Caleigh Christy,Nick Sheaffer Two World War II-era bombers landed at the Columbia Regional Airport this week as part of a nationwide tour. The nonprofit Doc's Friends, Inc. showcased its fully restored B-29 Superfortress, a heavy bomber flown in WWII and the Korean War, known as "Doc."
Treasure hunt kicks off with a prize of $32,000 in gems
A crowd hoping to strike gold buzzed in anticipation as a megaphone counted down: Five, four, three, two, one — the hunt was on. The prize? A stash of gems worth more than $32,000. The Booneanza Centennial treasure hunt kicked off Saturday at Nifong Park as part of the Boone County Historical Society’s 100th anniversary celebration. For those interested in the hunt, participants can register on the society’s website for $100 per group, with no size limit, or as a single player.
Citizens Police Review Board examines limits imposed by new state law
A new state law has Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board in limbo until the City Council figures out a plan for its future. The omnibus Senate Bill 754 includes provisions that limit the scope of civilian review boards. Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill Tuesday, and the law takes effect Aug. 28.
Citizens Police Review Board examines limits imposed by new state law
A new state law has Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board in limbo until the City Council figures out a plan for its future. The omnibus Senate Bill 754 includes provisions that limit the scope of civilian review boards. Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill Tuesday, and the law takes effect Aug. 28. kAm&?56C E96 ?6H =68:D=2E:@?[ “4:G:=:2? C6G:6H 3@2C5D 6DE23=:D965 3J A@=:E:42= DF35:G:D:@?D D92== D@=6=J 36 =:>:E65 E@ C6G:6H:?8[ :?G6DE:82E:?8[ >2<:?8 7:?5:?8D 2?5 C64@>>6?5:?8 5:D4:A=:?2CJ 24E:@?
EU Green Industrial Deal needs strong coordination and investments, key green lawmakers say
Home / News / Technology / EU Green Industrial Deal needs strong coordination and investments, key green lawmakers say Technology Published 02 May 2024 17:14 Modified 02 May 2024 17:14 Biofuel Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Climate neutrality Emissions Energy labelling Greenwashing Trade policy Future mobility The EU needs a green industrial deal based on strengthened coordination, green-first choices, a circular economy boost, and a “just transition,” three key green lawmakers have said in a new...
Pilot EU renewable hydrogen auction sees EUR720 million awarded to seven projects
Home / News / Energy / Pilot EU renewable hydrogen auction sees EUR720 million awarded to seven projects Energy Published 30 Apr 2024 15:58 Modified 30 Apr 2024 15:58 Greenwashing Hydrogen Future mobility Renewable hydrogen producers have been awarded 720 million euros in subsidies from the European Hydrogen Bank's pilot auction, according to the results published today (see here).
Scale up battery storage or risk power sector’s energy transition, International Energy Agency says
Home / News / Energy / Scale up battery storage or risk power sector’s energy transition, International Energy Agency says Energy Published 25 Apr 2024 16:19 Modified 25 Apr 2024 16:19 Energy storage Trade policy Future mobility Failing to scale up battery storage massively may put the power sector’s green transition at risk, the International Energy Agency warned in a new report*.
Europe's extreme weather and climate events in 2023 an 'alarm bell' for global action
Home / News / Energy / Europe's extreme weather and climate events in 2023 an 'alarm bell' for global action Energy Published 22 Apr 2024 13:31 Modified 22 Apr 2024 13:31 The economic cost of European weather and climate events last year reached an estimated 13.4 billion euros ($14.2 billion), the Copernicus Climate Change Service and World Meteorological Organization said as they unveiled a new report.
EU uncompetitive energy prices may need new temporary measures, Šefčovič says
Home / News / Technology / EU uncompetitive energy prices may need new temporary measures, Šefčovič says Technology Published 10 Apr 2024 16:04 Modified 10 Apr 2024 16:04 Biofuel Carbon Border Mechanism Carbon Pricing Climate neutrality Emissions Energy labelling Energy transition Green Deal Greenwashing Trade policy Future mobility Europe’s too-high energy prices may need to be addressed with new measures, the EU Green Deal chief Maroš Šefčovič said today, presenting the conclusions of the...
Switzerland's climate action failings breach its human rights obligations, top court rules
Home / News / Energy / Switzerland's climate action failings breach its human rights obligations, top court rules Energy Published 09 Apr 2024 17:38 Modified 09 Apr 2024 17:43 Switzerland infringed its human-rights commitments by failing to take adequate action to combat climate change, the European Court of Human Rights said today in a ruling on a landmark case.
Earth warming at record level for tenth month in a row, EU climate change observers say
Home / News / Energy / Earth warming at record level for tenth month in a row, EU climate change observers say Energy Published 09 Apr 2024 03:01 Modified 08 Apr 2024 17:29 The planet registered another record-breaking month this March as temperatures remained 1.68 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said. This makes March 2024 the tenth month in a row to hit record-breaking temperatures, EU scientists warned.
Most fossil fuel companies increased production after Paris agreement, report says
Home / News / Energy / Most fossil fuel companies increased production after Paris agreement, report says Energy Published 04 Apr 2024 17:25 Modified 04 Apr 2024 17:25 According to a recent report by think tank InfluenceMap, a majority of large fossil fuel companies have ramped up production in the seven years following the historic Paris climate agreement, compared to the preceding seven years. In their analysis of 122 of the largest oil, gas, coal and cement producers LOG IN TAKE A FREE TRIAL
Russian cooperation needed to push EU nuclear capacity, Orbán says
Home / News / State Aid / Russian cooperation needed to push EU nuclear capacity, Orbán says State Aid Published 21 Mar 2024 16:51 Modified 21 Mar 2024 16:51 Nuclear power will be key to decarbonizing the EU energy sector and will require international collaboration, including Russian nuclear fuel and services, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech at an International Atomic Energy Agency summit in Brussels.
Pledges for methane emissions cuts not enough to hit global targets, IEA report shows
Home / News / Sector Regulation / Pledges for methane emissions cuts not enough to hit global targets, IEA report shows Sector Regulation Published 13 Mar 2024 16:33 Modified 13 Mar 2024 16:33 Emissions Energy transition Green Deal Methane emissions from fossil fuels worldwide must be cut beyond current pledges if governments want to keep global warming within the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit cited in the Paris Agreement, a new International Energy Agency report shows.
Nuclear power needs EU financing to help green agenda, French energy minister Le Maire says
Nuclear energy should get EU funding to harness its emissions-cutting potential, French energy minister Bruno Le Maire has said after a meeting of the bloc's 12-country pro-nuclear alliance today and ahead of an energy ministers summit in Brussels. “We need European funding for the nuclear industry, and the nuclear alliance wants to
EU energy infrastructure equipment joint purchasing may help scale up production, Šefčovič says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / EU energy infrastructure equipment joint purchasing may help scale up production, Šefčovič says Sector Regulation Published 28 Feb 2024 15:32 Modified 28 Feb 2024 15:32 EU energy infrastructure companies and organizations showed interest in the joint purchasing of equipment when meeting with European Union top officials, EU Green Deal chief Maroš Šefčovič said.
Russian gas supply to Europe more likely to be disrupted, European Commission says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / Russian gas supply to Europe more likely to be disrupted, European Commission says Sector Regulation Published 27 Feb 2024 17:16 Modified 27 Feb 2024 17:16 Carbon Pricing Climate neutrality Emissions Energy transition Green Deal EU gas consumers face increased risks of a full disruption in Russian gas deliveries to the continent compared to last year, the European Commission has said in a report.
Green Deal won’t be dismantled easily, EU lawmaker Chahim says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / Green Deal won’t be dismantled easily, EU lawmaker Chahim says Sector Regulation Published 22 Feb 2024 11:54 Modified 22 Feb 2024 14:31 Biofuel Carbon Border Mechanism Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Climate neutrality Emissions Energy labelling Energy transition Green Deal Greenwashing Future mobility The EU Green Deal won’t be dismantled in the future, a prominent lawmaker of the EU Socialists and Democrats, Mohammed Chahim, told media in Brussels today.
Hydrogen industry issues manifesto demands for next EU legislative term
Home / News / Sector Regulation / Hydrogen industry issues manifesto demands for next EU legislative term Sector Regulation Published 21 Feb 2024 14:57 Modified 21 Feb 2024 14:57 Biofuel Carbon Border Mechanism Carbon Pricing Climate neutrality Emissions Energy labelling Energy transition Green Deal Greenwashing Hydrogen Future mobility All clean hydrogen options that can help combat climate change should enjoy EU rules that encourage investment, lobby group Hydrogen Europe has said in a...
World’s clean energy transition is unstoppable, IEA chief Birol says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / World’s clean energy transition is unstoppable, IEA chief Birol says Sector Regulation Published 13 Feb 2024 10:20 Modified 13 Feb 2024 10:20 The world’s clean energy transition is unstoppable as it is driven by industrial policies, energy security considerations and prices, the International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said today.
EU renewables on the rise in 2023, think tank Ember says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / EU renewables on the rise in 2023, think tank Ember says Sector Regulation Published 07 Feb 2024 12:26 Modified 07 Feb 2024 12:26 Biofuel Carbon Border Mechanism Carbon Pricing Climate neutrality Emissions Energy labelling Energy transition Green Deal Greenwashing Future mobility EU renewable power generation is on the rise thanks to increases in wind and solar power and a record fall in gas and coal electricity production in 2023, think tank Ember said in a...
Finance is climate fight's ‘make-or-break' factor, UN climate change chief says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / Finance is climate fight's ‘make-or-break' factor, UN climate change chief says Sector Regulation Published 02 Feb 2024 15:14 Modified 02 Feb 2024 15:14 The world's climate fight needs “torrents” of finance if it is to have any chance of success, United Nations climate change lead Simon Stiell said today.
Cuts on new EU funding for strategic technology platform confirmed by European leaders
Home / News / Sector Regulation / Cuts on new EU funding for strategic technology platform confirmed by European leaders Sector Regulation Published 01 Feb 2024 14:33 Modified 01 Feb 2024 14:33 The EU digital, cleantech and biotech sectors saw European leaders confirming a 8.5 billion euros ($9.2 billion) cut to the new funds asked to boost strategic technology manufacturing in Europe.
EU needs carbon capture and storage to meet 2040 climate target cost-effectively, Simson says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / EU needs carbon capture and storage to meet 2040 climate target cost-effectively, Simson says Sector Regulation Published 30 Jan 2024 14:24 Modified 30 Jan 2024 17:05 Carbon capture and storage is essential for the EU to meet its emission reduction goals cost-effectively, European Commission energy chief Kadri Simson said today.
EU green transition needs EUR40 trillion, investment shift from obsolete sectors, Greens study says
Home / News / Sector Regulation / EU green transition needs EUR40 trillion, investment shift from obsolete sectors, Greens study says Sector Regulation Published 29 Jan 2024 21:38 Modified 29 Jan 2024 21:38 Biofuel Carbon Border Mechanism Carbon Pricing Climate neutrality Emissions Energy labelling Energy transition Green Deal Greenwashing Future mobility Decarbonizing the EU economy will need around 40 trillion euros ($43 trillion) of investments by 2050, equivalent to 1.5 trillion euros per...
Statewide prescription drug monitoring program takes effect
Missouri launched a statewide prescription drug monitoring program Wednesday, two years after its legislation was signed into law. In an effort to reduce the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, pharmacies are now required to document when they dispense any prescribed Schedule II, III or IV controlled substances to patients. Substances are classified by their potential for abuse and dependency.
Statewide prescription drug monitoring program takes effect
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Statewide prescription drug monitoring program takes effect
Missouri launched a statewide prescription drug monitoring program Wednesday, two years after its legislation was signed into law. In an effort to reduce the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, pharmacies are now required to document when they dispense any prescribed Schedule II, III or IV controlled substances to patients. Substances are classified by their potential for abuse and dependency.
CPD shows de-escalation training to Citizens Police Review Board
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Local groups convene for economic and social change in Columbia
Community members, non-profit organizations, faith groups and local officials convened to address concerns in Columbia during The Source Summit on Friday. By bringing together stakeholders of the same community issues, the conference’s goal was to generate solutions by fostering collaboration. The summit, which began in 2021, was hosted by Lester Woods, Jr., senior pastor of Urban Empowerment Ministries, and D'Andre Thompson, the city of Columbia's diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
Overnight warming shelter services begin Sunday
COLUMBIA — Beginning Sunday, the City of Columbia will offer overnight warming center services at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, 702 Wilkes Blvd. The warming center will open only when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures of 25 degrees or below between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Temperatures are expected to hit 21 degrees Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. A freeze warning, in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday, has also been issued.
Election petitions available to run for Second and Sixth Ward
Election petitions to run for the Second and Sixth Ward seats on Columbia's City Council in the April 2024 municipal election are now available to residents. Those interested can file for candidacy with the City Clerk's Office beginning Oct. 31. Candidates eligible to run must reside in and be qualified voters of the respective ward they wish to represent. To file an election petition, candidates must obtain at least 50 signatures from residents and registered voters in their ward.
'Ring of fire' attracts crowd to Lowry Mall
A crowd of cosmos enthusiasts huddled together under a cloudy sky, counting down from 10 and hoping to catch a glimpse of the celestial "ring of fire" during a viewing event Saturday at Lowry Mall. MU doctoral candidate Teja Teppala, a solar eclipse ambassador with the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, spearheaded the partial solar eclipse gathering alongside the MU Department of Physics and Astronomy. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%6AA2=2 3682? A=2??:?8 E96 6G6?E :?
Missourians harvest 16,575 deer in new antlerless firearms season
Missourians killed 16,575 deer during the new early firearms antlerless portion of deer season, according to preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). 2023 is the first year that hunters may use firearms to hunt antlerless deer in the early season. The new hunting period took place from Oct. 6 to 8, and the later firearms antlerless deer season will occur Dec. 2 to 10.
City releases police chief survey responses
Columbia residents have spoken. They want to reduce crime in their city, and they want their new police chief — someone honest and trustworthy — to do just that. Amid the search for the city's next police chief, over 1,000 responses to a survey from earlier this summer, conducted from July 3 to Oct. 10, were made public by city officials. In the three survey categories, residents were asked to rank the top five qualifications, priorities and leadership qualities they desired in the next chief.
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