http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/united-way-randolph-county-misses-2012-fundraising-goal <p>The United Way of Randolph County ended its 2012 campaign Thursday short of its $310,000 goal having raised about $282,000. Executive Director Gina Fowler said there were some unexpected obstacles to raising the money.</p><p>“We had one business that actually relocated to another city in Missouri, so we lost a pretty large employer,” Fowler said.&nbsp; “We felt that that our campaign, considering that and some other things going on in our community like the economy, did very well.”</p> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:43:44 +0000 Sam Hurtis 28815 at http://kbia.org United Way of Randolph County misses 2012 fundraising goal http://kbia.org/post/salvation-army-serves-free-thanksgiving-columbia <p>At 10 a.m., Lee&rsquo;s is filled with the sound of music, plates cluttering and food being unwrapped. About 10 volunteers are busy preparing a Thanksgiving meal of turkey and desserts. Major. K. Kendall Mathews is the mid-Missouri regional coordinator for the Salvation Army. He said this is the 24th year they&rsquo;re hosting a Thanksgiving meal for low-income families. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:32:29 +0000 4225 at http://kbia.org Salvation Army serves up free Thanksgiving in Columbia