Caliente Red

Johnston Paint and Decorating announces 2018 color of the year. Photo by Drew Piester Johnston…

Eating on the Katy Trail

Great food is just a bike ride away. One of the many wonderful things Columbia…

Built to Last

Stephen and Christi Brietzke invest in the permanence of their deck. In 2002, Stephen and…

On the Hunt

Marcia Thrasher and Deb Corkery answer the call of the wild. photos by Keith Borgmeyer…

Unleashed: For the Love of Cats

Foster homes give kittens a second chance. With the hot nights of summer upon us,…

Fun & Fruity

Nail art inspired by the juicy flavors of summer.  

Strong Woman: Rockie Alden

Community role model feels blessed with a second chance at life. Rockie Alden shares her…

Summer Reads

Shelf Life: Sizzlin’ Books of Summer

Waste away an afternoon with these titles of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Here’s our top…

friends having coffee

Seasons: Beyond Skin-Deep

Embracing words with life-changing power. Dependable, trustworthy, responsible, and loyal. If you ask an acquaintance…

Meet Frances Herdlinger

Painting of young MU chemist now on exhibit. In 1927, a petite, lively redhead entered…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

A tale of two Columbia gardeners. photos by Bruce Meentemeyer, Jenna Rozum, & David Massey…

Transformations: From Human Doer to Human Being

Charity Goodwin overcomes perfectionism to embrace love for herself and others. For as long as…