Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Blue in Recognition of the United Way of C…

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

Jefferson City- Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue beginning at sunrise on Thursday, September 18, 2025, until sunrise on Friday, September 19, 2025, in recognition of the United Way of Central Missouri celebrating 100 years of service to the region.

"Since 1925, the United Way of Central Missouri has been at the heart of our community responding to every challenge and rising to meet the needs of Mid-Missouri," Governor Kehoe said. "Claudia and I have been proud to be involved in the United Way of Central Missouri for many years, and we hope that you will join us in supporting your local United Way by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word on ways to help your neighbors in need. Together, we can make our state a better place to live for all Missourians."

The lighting of the dome was done in coordination with the United Way of Central Missouri, which serves nine counties in the Mid-Missouri area and works alongside 12 other United Way chapters across the state that all do exceptional work. Together, these organizations are building stronger, healthier communities, giving all children an equal opportunity for education, breaking the cycle of poverty, and meeting a neighbor's basic needs. In 2024 alone, the United Way of Central Missouri delivered:

• Over 10,000 nights of shelter,
• 36,557 meals for seniors,
• 1,637 pairs of shoes for children.

For more information on United Way of Central Missouri and its ongoing efforts, visit unitedwaycemo.org.

"It is a great honor for our organization to have the State of Missouri recognize this momentous occasion," Lee Knernschield, President of the United Way of Central Missouri said. "Serving the Central Missouri area is a great honor and we look forward to continuing this important work for years to come."

Photos of the Capitol lighted blue will be available on Governor Kehoe's Flickr Page.

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