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Fit Friday at Central Bank

Dorri Partain

News

April 26, 2023

Central Bank, 2301 Independence Avenue, hosted its annual Fit Friday Health Fair. Lots of free goodies, information and health screenings were provided to the community by Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. x DORRI PARTAIN

Dorri Partain

A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Dorri’s first foray into journalism began at Maple Woods Community College. Her love for old homes brought her to Historic Northeast in 1986. Immersed in the community, she developed a love for its parks, with Indian Mound and Cliff Drive holding a special place in her heart. Dorri’s journey with the Northeast News began in 1998, where she contributed a freelance feature column until 2006. In 2016, she officially joined the News staff, bringing her storytelling skills to the wider community. Outside of her work at Northeast News, Dorri is a devoted mother to two sons and three kitty companions. An avid vintage collector, her collections include matchbooks and other incredible items that are quite familiar within our “Remember This” weekly feature.