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St. Charles Has Steady Growth From 2000-2010
City also grows in diversity as more black, Hispanic people move to the city.
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
- St. Charles, MO
Former Patch Staff
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.
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Patch Picks: Five Nonprofit Organizations
There are many nonprofit organizations that do good things across the area.
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Morning Exchange: Rainy Day
We've got a round up of news from around the area.
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House Hunt: Open House Weekend
This week we've got five open houses for you to visit that are, for the most part, east of Highway 94.
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St. Charles Whiz Kid: Isabella Schiffer
Each week, St. Charles Patch will feature a kid, or several, who is doing something great.
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How Do You Help Kids Handle Bullying?
Have a question? Ask it on St. Charles Patch and tap the expertise of local parents.
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2012 Will Bring Closure of Blanchette Bridge
MoDOT expects the bridge to be closed for 12 months while the westbound span is repaired.
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District 7 Championship Basketball Games Schedule
St. Charles High and St. Charles West boys are No. 3 and 4 seeds.
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Morning Exchange: Looking for Talented Kids
St. Charles Whiz Kids feature has kicked off, but we haven't gotten many submissions.
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Five Things To Do With Kids In St. Charles
Make plans to attend the Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade, jump on inflatables and hear stories about bears.
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St. Charles Whiz Kids
Each week, St. Charles Patch will feature a kid or kids who are doing something great.
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Lincoln Elementary School Students Share Essays
Students wrote about topics about which they had strong feelings.
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Morning Exchange: Presidents Day
St. Charles Patch brings you a look at the week ahead.
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State Wrestling Championships: FHN tied for 27th After Day 1
Francis Howell Central High School is tied for 2nd overall.
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Morning Exchange: What Are Your Plans for the Weekend?
St. Charles Patch's events page is filled with options.
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Picasso's Coffee House Starts Beer University
First "class" scheduled for Feb. 23.
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Morning Exchange: Where Do You Buy Books?
With the news that Borders bookstore is closing at Mid Rivers Mall, we want to know where you buy books.
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St. Charles Whiz Kids
Each week, St. Charles Patch will feature a kid or kids who are doing something great.
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City Council Amends Proposal to Allow Tattoo Parlors
Tattoo establishments would have to be 300 feet from property with a residential zoning.
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Morning Exchange: What Do You Think of Tattoo Establishments in St. Charles?
City amended proposal to allow tattoo establishments in St. Charles commercial districts.
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