Sophie Chappell is an Assistant City Editor at KBIA 91.3 FM. She covers a diverse range of topics including farm management, organic farming, urban art, street art, and religious practices, reflecting her multifaceted interests in both agriculture and culture. Sophie has been featured in various outlets such as KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, Webster County Citizens, Victoria Advocate, Columbia Missourian, Plain Dealer, Kcur-Fm, BLOX Digital, WVNews, and Norfolk Daily News.
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Sophie Chappell's reporting is predominantly focused on local affairs, including government announcements, events coverage, and press releases. Her articles often revolve around house & home, entertainment news, crime, government & politics as well as culture & society.
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By: Jana Rose Schleis, Sophie Chappell
Macauley Kincaid reconnects a hood to part of his mill Aug. 7 at his family farm in Jasper, Mo. Kincaid is the second generation in his family to farm crops for seed production. He still uses the same gear his uncle bought 40 years ago.
By: Michael Baniewicz, Sophie Chappell, Molly Fox, Annie George
When the kids in the neighborhood see the Jabberwocky Art Mobile truck pull up, many of them come running. When the truck is unloaded, neighborhoods become a temporary art studio.
By: Sophie Chappell, Elizabeth Brixey, Claire Nguyen, Matthew Dudley, Michael Baniewicz
Inside the P.E.A.C.E. & H.O.P.E. Center for Youth, laughter bounces off the walls of the after-school room. Kids runs outside to play after finishing their homework and snacks.
By: Sophie Chappell, Isabella Sokolova, Molly Fox
of 2 Natural light filled Rock Bridge Christian Church on a recent Sunday morning as the congregation drifted into the sanctuary, looking for seats.
By: Michael Baniewicz, Raigan Clay
The laboratory and experiential learning environment is used to train undergraduates as well as educate younger children.
By: Michael Baniewicz, Li Xuan, Brian Kratzer, Hannah Jane Schuh, Sophie Chappell, Molly Fox, Lin Choi, Kate Cassady, Vanina Dimitrova, Elizabeth Stephens
How does one summarize a year? 365 days of celebration and sadness, of triumph and defeat, of political divide and communities coming together?
By: Topher Cundith, Sophie Chappell, Elizabeth Brixey, Michael Baniewicz, Kenzie Ripe
When Whitney Vair lived in Rocheport with her husband and their two children, they found TV to be an easy convenience.
By: Michael Baniewicz, Sophie Chappell, Andrew Follenweider, Kenzie Ripe, Elizabeth Brixey
Parents and regulars visiting the Columbia Public Library might encounter an unexpected type of musician there.
By: Sophie Chappell
Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch gives updates on Memorial Stadium construction last August in Columbia. The new North End Zone addition that's set to be completed ahead of the upcoming
By: Sophie Chappell/Missourian, Sophie Chappell
Tight end Jordon Harris (86) receives a pass from former Mizzou quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during a fall camp practice last season at the Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia. Harris’
