Nobody works harder than Kim McCully-Mobley to preserve the history of Aurora, Missouri. 

After a months-long break, "Class Reunion: The Podcast" is back with a couple of bonus episodes featuring people who are not my classmates but who have an interesting perspective on high school, high school reunions and the ritual of gathering with our peers. She's also my first boss.

Kim has rebooted her own podcast about Aurora called “All Roads Lead Home,” which you can find wherever you get your favorite shows.

A special thanks to sponsors and online patrons including Advanced Eyecare Kansas City, Aurora Professional Pharmacy, Bill Baker Insurance, Pettit Law Office, the classes of 1975 and 1972, Jeanette Kristek, Kandice Karla, Chris and Betsy Cook and Sis Broyles. Because of your support, we were able to donate more than $600 to Missouri nonprofits over the course of making this show.

In this episode, you'll hear about the history of Aurora and its booms and busts, and how this small town is -- and isn't -- changing in the 21st century.