September 2023

Knowledge is power, and after going to the 157th Annual Missouri Press Association (MPA) Convention, this journalist feels like Supergirl. While at the Saturday morning presentations, my boss Richmond News General Manager Sharon Donat and I learned in-depth about the Missouri Sunshine Law. Afterward, I accepted the William E. James Outstanding Young Journalist Award.

James McClellan “Jim” Coleman, 72, of Richmond passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on Aug. 11, 1951, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Keith Claude and Dorothy (Rush) Coleman. He was first united in marriage to Bonita Brady of Richmond on Feb. 24, 1973. They later divorced.

Michael Douglas Koch, 59, of Richmond passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond. Michael was born on Sept. 23, 1964, in Kansas City, the son of Douglas August and Mary Lou (Clevenger) Koch. Survivors include his son, Michael Koch of Independence; daughter, Michaela (Luke) Clark of Buckner; nine grandchildren, Daeton, Dallas, Jacklynn, Skyah, Caroline, Kage, Zaylee, Zoey and Talia; brother, Robert W. (Cindy) Hoover of Richmond; and two sisters, Marilyn O’Dell of Richmond and Denna Casey of Lathrop. He also is survived by many nephews, nieces, greatnephews and great-nieces.

Back to work. That’s the attitude Richmond varsity 11-man football coach Nick Persell and his Spartans are taking after their 4012 Sept.

Living life to the fullest does not need to stop when adults near or reach retirement age. Age-restricted housing communities once bore the stereotype of having limited recreational options and dated surroundings. But modern senior homes and facilities are all about catering to active lifestyles — with some communities offering resort-like amenities and pristine properties. Furthermore, certain communities provide niche offerings for people who are looking for something even a little more different.

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