I believe in real people and that their stories matter just as much as the big national headlines. Getting to know our neighbors connects us, inspires us and helps us see there is still good in the world. I don't charge people to do these stories, of course. Newspapers are so poorly staffed that they are missing these gems. Anything you can give to support this effort is deeply appreciated.

I also provide portrait services and you can pay for that here as well. I charge a commercial fee of $250/hour for portraits, business portraits, personal or family - plus travel expense beyond 50 miles from Leavenworth, KS. Please contact me directly as pasbair@gmail.com This effort also supports the journalism stories provided here. Thank you for valuing this effort with your donations.

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I am a career journalist bringing human interest stories and content as a freelance writer and photojournalist in the Midwest. Your support goes towards this endeavor, including my in-person interviews, writing, research, information archive storage, hardware, software and travel. Your contributions make you a partner in creating stories and photographic records happening now – that become a part of our history for future generations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. – Peggy

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