Retrieving Freedom News Today

At the April 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, Club President Melissa Stuart presented a $200 check to ATSU-KCOM Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons “SAMOPS.” It is for their dog walk fundraiser for Retrieving Freedom, Inc.’s purchase of service dogs for veterans with disabilities. Pictured from left are SAMOPS Members Bryce Tarno, Bryce Dickerson and Megan Woods with President Stuart.

Known for her big heart and many community contributions, Sedalia icon Barbara Hayden, 83, died Thursday, March 7 at her home. Hayden was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2015 but continued to live a life of doing things for others.

United Way of Pettis County has officially announced their 17 funded partners for 2024, according to Rachelle Simon, executive director.

United Way of Pettis County has officially announced their 17 funded partners for 2024, according to Rachelle Simon, executive director.

INDEPENDENCE – The 2024 Sam Farrell Memorial Pool Tournament and Auction was able to donate $9,000 to area school lunch programs.

An organization in Missouri is working to help veterans' mental health by gifting them service dogs. KSHB 41 learned these furry friends make a big difference.

It was a happy occasion Friday, Dec. 1, as Kyle and Kelsey Weymuth, owners of W-K dealerships, donated the first of three new trucks to Retrieving Freedom, a local nonprofit that provides free service dogs across the nation.

With the holiday gifting season officially underway, Giving Tuesday provides a chance to press pause on shopping and offer some help to local nonprofit organizations.

Cavin Ver Mulm, a graduate of Northwestern College in Iowa and Fuller Theological Seminary in California, has recently accepted the position of Major Gifts Officer at Retrieving Freedom.

It has been nearly 10 years since Danielle Krueger left the U.S. Army Reserve, but the skills she learned there regularly serve her well in her current role as a