BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 8, Thursday One of the privileges I have is the chance to speak with people both on AND off the record. And, you might imagine what you hear OFF the record is sometimes even more interesting than the final, public story. Jean Beckman, founder of “Our Specialtea,” in Blair, provided us with…
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Charlie Powers: Work Means More Than Winning
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 7, Wednesday Charlie Powers is focused, passionate, and dedicated. He wrestles for Blair High School under the tutelage of coach Erich Warner. Coach Warner told us, “Charlie is a great teammate who has a tremendous work ethic and drive to become a great wrestler. He is challenging himself this summer having wrestled…
“There is a Story Here”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 6, Tuesday “There is a story here,” I thought… My wife called our oldest son to ask if we could meet for lunch. He said, “yes,” and would we call after his food was picked-up at Burger King. We would meet in the park, by the swimming pool. We drove to Burger…
Blair Radio: “Labor of Love”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 5, Monday Interview with Kelly Johnson, Morning Show Host / Community Relations Developer, Blair Radio 94.7 (1) BLAIR TODAY: The history of Blair radio stations is not one of longevity and success. Why did you want to try to do what others could not? KELLY JOHNSON: It was to give Blair, and…
The Rock You Drive By and Never Stop to Read
BlairToday.com Staff2021, July 2, Friday Every day thousands of Blair area residents drive by a big rock. The rock sits across the street from Two Rivers Bank, on the southwest side of Rhoades Park. It’s big, right out in the open, and you probably never read the plaque on it. So, what is this big…
Blair Optimist River Park Signs
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 30, Wednesday If you are headed to the Blair Optimist River Park (Missouri River), here are the signs you should pay attention to during your visit.
Terra Uhing of Three Rivers Health – “We are worried about the Covid Delta Variant”
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 29, Tuesday Terra Uhing is the Executive Director of Three Rivers Public Health Department. She talked with us today about Covid, the community at large, and Blair specifically. Beyond the interview you are about to read, there are two facts you should know: Although most major US databases show there are no…
Blair Nutrition’s Jordyn Lynn Smith, “I’m your girl!”
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 29, Tuesday If you want a healthy dessert – that “Blizzard” without all the calories – then I’m your girl. Jordan Lynn Smith, Blair Nutrition BLAIR TODAY: Jordyn, before we talk about your business, we should clear something up. The name for your business will not be “Bear” Nutrition, instead you will…
Cherry Pickings: Love Over Money – Interview with “Captain,” Jody Suverkrubbe
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 28, Monday BLAIR TODAY: Jody, where did you get the idea for “Cherry Pickings”? JODY SUVERKRUBBE: “Cherry picking” is an older saying that means, “you pick the best.” And, I just wanted to emphasize that if you come into the store, you’re going to have the best to pick from. Plus, the…
Mayor Rich Hansen Talks Blair Business
Mayor Rich Hansen talked with us today about business in Blair. We talked about the business climate, and the “downtown district,” specifically (From 12th to 19th streets.)