Whitney Barnes

Whitney Barnes

Stephanie Gooden announces candidacy for Missouri House

Stephanie Gooden, a respected Saline County Commissioner, educator, and community leader, has officially announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. With more than two decades of public service and leadership across local government, business, and education, Gooden is running to defend conservative values and ensure rural Missouri has a strong voice in Jefferson City.

Follow the changing leaves with MDC’s fall color report

JEFFERSON CITY – After a hot summer, most are welcoming the fall season with open arms. The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages everyone to enjoy fall foliage through camping, hiking, driving tours, or even floating. To help, MDC offers weekly online fall color updates from agency foresters all over the state at mdc.mo.gov/fallcolor.