Since 1954, the International Association of Fire Fighters has raised money through their signature “Fill the Boot” campaign, collecting money in their boots from local communities to benefit children and adults with Muscular Dystrophy and ALS.

During a regular monthly meeting on July 20, the Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution requesting federal stimulus funds on behalf of America’s schools. Then, in an emergency meeting on Aug. 10, the board voted unanimously to roll back the start of school to Aug. 31. Both issues are of significant importance to the students, families and taxpayers of the district.

The largest pump track in the country had its grand opening on June 24 in Dardenne Prairie. The 33,000-square-foot track was built inside St. Charles County's 25-acre Youth Activity Park.

Tibor Miklos visits the United States every two years to speak to schools and churches about his Christian organization called the Bartimeus Foundation in Budapest, Hungary. Through the organization, he and his team work with communities in Hungary, Romania and surrounding areas to help provide both daily necessities and faith-based needs. Miklos' most recent visit was to Christian High in O'Fallon.

Salty’s Fresh Mex has earned a glowing reputation since its debut in 2016 – and that says a lot. Tasty Mexican food with an American flare isn’t easily attained in the Midwest, but Salty’s remedies that problem by serving up delicious “Fresh-Mex” in the Cottleville-O’Fallon area.

When Cherry Villegas and her family tried a Smoothie King smoothie for the first time in 1999 it was love at first sip. Today, Villegas and customers agree that one of the best things about Smoothie King is the countless ways guests can customize their smoothies. Custom blends can be created by adding any fruit or enhancer to any smoothie on the menu, which makes the possibilities endless.

With over 30 flavors of perfectly crafted frozen custard, Fritz’s Frozen Custard stays a local favorite and the Fritz family believes it’s because they truly love what they do.

Ally and Grace. Two young women. One goal. Both are pushing the boundaries of societal stereotypes and antiquated stigmas, all while changing the world – one photo, one presentation, one dance and one hug at a time. 

When 15-year-old Stefanina Vitale Roderick first came to America from Sicily, Italy, she likely would not have predicted the delicious mark she would leave on St. Louis cuisine. 

Joe and Tom Alagna don’t just know the restaurant business; for them, it’s a way of life.