Room of Hope with Fabiola Hidalgo
After what can only be described as an unimaginably difficult year, Fabiola Hidalgo gets a home makeover to enjoy with her husband and sons.
October 2013
The Mommy-Less Mommy Chronicles
Leaving the kids behind for a much needed vacay can be nerve-wracking. But as long as theyre alive when you get back, youll survive. And so will they
Skipping Gym for Specialized Studios
Although Columbia has several full-service gyms, its also home to an increasing number of specialized fitness studios. Besides the convenience of not having to traipse through an entire gym full of people doing other kinds of workouts to get to the class, what do these specialty studios offer that makes women flock to their doors?
Technology in Church and Religion
With the technology of the world evolving, the technology of the church has evolved to keep up.
Women At Work
For the majority of human history, men and women stood as equals, hunting and gathering side by side. When we took to the farm a few thousand years ago, men headed to the fields and women, to the home. But just in the past century, the tides have shifted once again. Women are back into
Columbia City Council seeks to limit lengthy meetings
A recent meeting of the Columbia City Council may have established the all-time record for length. Would the 3 a.m. adjournment on Tuesday/Wednesday Sept. 3/4 qualify for entry into the Guinness Book of Records? Perhaps, or maybe at least a footnote as a runner-up.
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Faith Based
The city of Columbia is now home to seven high schools, a large number for a town with a population near 113,000. But as the school list expands, are students benefiting from the diverse options?
First Christian Church
First Christian Church on North 10th Street holds a strong history in its structure, which has endured several changes over time. The church was organized in 1832 after members of Bear Creek Christian Church, which was three miles north of Columbia, came to establish First Christian. The church was built on a lot on the
More Flights through Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
With more flights in and out of COU, travel in mid-Missouri looks to be on an upswing. But will it last? As passengers drive up to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on South Airport Drive, they might notice a new parking lot just north of COU’s previous 350-spot parking lot. Created d with some of the
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Bill Watkins, Part II
In the public sphere for nearly his entire working life, former City Manager Bill Watkins leaves behind retirement for a new career in the private sector.