JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s week began after a weekend at the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Burgundy Ball in Bolivar, supporting cancer patients and their families.
Participated in the 15th annual @CMHBolivar & Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Burgundy Ball. Wonderful evening in support of cancer patients and their families. #CMHBall pic.twitter.com/IzjyUjp1ro
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 16, 2018
Country singer Jo Dee Messina talking about her current battle with cancer. #CMHBall pic.twitter.com/WNHrhaz7f6
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 16, 2018
On Monday, after appearing on the radio to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs, Parson shared the importance of getting flu shots, releasing images of him and the First Lady getting their shots.
Talking #Chiefs with the “Chief” of Missouri, Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO), NEXT on Fescoe in the Morning.
Listen LIVE: https://t.co/pWK7oILlWW pic.twitter.com/cFaBwrrv7Z
— 610 Sports Radio (@610SportsKC) September 17, 2018
Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious. This season, protect yourself and those around you by getting a flu vaccine. @FirstLadyTeresa and I got our flu shots thanks to RN Donna Seidel with @HealthyCole & @HealthyLivingMO. #MoStopsFlu pic.twitter.com/fBsBCdrdcl
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 17, 2018
On Tuesday, the Governor made headlines while enjoying ice cream at Jefferson City’s Central Dairy with 5-year-old Taylor Duncan and Mayor Carrie Tergin.
http://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2018/sep/19/ice-cream-summit/744052/
Miss Taylor from Waynesville invited Mayor @CarrieTergin and me out for ice cream at @CentralDairyJC. We couldn’t refuse! Taylor also got to tour the Mansion and get a feel of the office.
Thanks for the birthday card! pic.twitter.com/w7YHZ1MkDf
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 18, 2018
On Wednesday, the Governor appeared on KMOX radio in St. Louis and met with the Consul General of the Philippines.
A pleasure to meet with Consul General of the Philippines, Gina Jamoralin, this morning. Glad for the chance to talk. pic.twitter.com/wZxt5kzUir
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 19, 2018
After that, he met with business leaders at Cortex to discuss STEM education and workforce development.
We met with small business leaders and IT professionals at @CortexSTL who are equally as passionate about STEM Education for Missourians. This issue goes hand in hand with our focus on workforce development! #STL pic.twitter.com/XRjFiHduiQ
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 19, 2018
He also attended the grand ribbon cutting for the new Microsoft Technology Center in St. Louis.
Today was the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new @Microsoft Technology Center in St. Louis, located in @CortexSTL. Glad Microsoft chose #STL for future innovation and tech opportunity. pic.twitter.com/AybYbLB451
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 19, 2018
The Governor continued his stay in St. Louis while discussing workforce development, speaking at a “Meet the Governor” breakfast held at the St. Louis Zoo Thursday morning.
Talking to @stlouisbiz this morning about my priorities of infrastructure and workforce development to move #MissouriForward. Thanks @stlzoo for being the host venue. pic.twitter.com/bTEoQQzy2u
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 20, 2018
He also headed to Ranken to meet with YPO members to talk workforce development issues, before heading to St. Peters to break ground on a new senior living community.
Great to be back at @ranken today! Appreciated the chance to meet with @YPO members to discuss economic development and new ideas for workforce development. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/JpFGFXv7B4
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 20, 2018
Officially breaking ground at the Clarendale of St. Peters. This senior living community coming to St. Peters is expected to bring more than 1,000 jobs during construction and 200 permanent jobs! pic.twitter.com/gPKkNlSaqI
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 20, 2018
On Friday, he turned to Kansas City, where he stopped by for the board of directors meeting for MO Realtors to continue discussing workforce development and infrastructure.
Stopped by the @MOREALTORS board of directors meeting in Kansas City to talk about my top priorities – infrastructure and workforce development. We have a shared goal to promote Missouri as the best state to work in, play in, and most importantly call home. pic.twitter.com/j1pwCMqpIo
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 21, 2018
He also visited the Truman Library in Independence.
Great behind the scenes tour of the @TrumanLibrary & Museum located in Independence. The Truman Library has about 15,000,000 pages from Truman’s life as a farmer, soldier, businessman, politician, and president. Highly recommend a visit! pic.twitter.com/dZFoeh9Yzi
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 21, 2018
He also stopped in Springfield for the arrival of President Donald Trump, who spoke at JQH Arena at Missouri State University that afternoon.
Earlier today, Soldiers and families of #MoGuard 1107th Aviation Group helped our #MoGov commander-in-chief, @GovParsonMO, welcome arrival of our federal commander-in-chief, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, to Springfield (@CityofSgf), #Missouri.@WhiteHouse #NationalGuard #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/P1bWxPT52s
— Missouri National Guard (@Missouri_NG) September 22, 2018
Proud to address the @MPRAONLINE at the 2018 Military Police Brigade Regimental Ball in Kansas City! Serving six years with the Military Police has made me who I am today. pic.twitter.com/5n2KcbhR3M
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 22, 2018
To cap the week off, Parson spent time talking with veterans as the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial traveling wall stopped in Ava over the weekend.
Humbled to spend time reflecting on the @VVMF’s “The Wall That Heals,” and what it means to have it stop in Ava, Missouri. The Wall Replica & Mobile Education Center will be in town through 3pm tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/6W7W1WJgXf
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) September 22, 2018
Benjamin Peters was a reporter for The Missouri Times and Missouri Times Magazine and also produced the #MoLeg Podcast. He joined The Missouri Times in 2016 after working as a sports editor and TV news producer in mid-Missouri. Benjamin is a graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield.
