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Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Bio: Kalen Ponche is a journalist who lives to tell interesting stories. She grew up in St. Charles County, then attended Truman State University and earned a degree in Communications Journalism.
When Kalen is not writing, she likes making jam, building furniture, running and reading.
Survey will be available through Jan. 13.

Lanes will close from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
Check out the best-selling books in five St. Louis metro area bookstores for the week ending Jan. 1.
The following arrest information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Ronald Cordsiemon II, who works for the Department of Agriculture, said the winnings may help finance a move closer to the research farm at which he works.
Parks Department will have to decide whether residents or groups can rent the pavilion.
The All Canada Show is coming to the St. Charles Convention Center. Also five places to hear live music this weekend.
Woman jumped from the deck of the Blanchette Bridge on Interstate 70 around 9:30 a.m.
Fischer and Frichtel asks city for approval to switch from town homes to single family homes in a portion of the neighborhood.
Allied will pick up trees on Jan. 11 and 18.
Check out a list of places and organizations in the St. Louis area that can help you get active this year.
Take a peek at the events we've caught on camera in St. Charles in 2011.
Toasting 2012 begins with the wine. This year choose a Missouri sparkling wine to celebrate the New Year.
St. Charles Patch is looking back at the year's most popular stories.
A 22-year-old man told police he was taken from his home at gunpoint and beaten over $520.
Steve Ehlmann vetoes a part of the bill as he adopts the 2012 St. Charles County Budget.
Steve Ehlmann vetoes a part of the bill as he adopts the 2012 St. Charles County Budget.
Check out this round up of events and activities happening in St. Charles County