Transformations: From Foster Care to a Forever Family

Tiffany Lester finds community at Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home. When describing her childhood, Tiffany…

Unleashed: Man’s Best Friend

How Officer Jamie Dowler and Gorrit have become more than partners in stopping crime. Officer…

An Artist’s Haven

Ladenia Cowper creates a space full of color and art. As I walk into Ladenia…

Overcoming Overwhelm

Are you listening to your body? My wake-up call rang while lying on my red…

Curating Columbia’s Galleries

Local galleries choose artwork that embodies their particular aesthetic. Bluestem is a quintessential gallery: white…

CYSK: Elton & Nancy Fay

Elton and Nancy Fay value their independence and their togetherness. How did you meet? Elton:…

COU Celebrates 50 Years

A lot has changed since the main 6,500-foot runway on Highway H had its dedication…

Dwayne Carey, sheriff, Boone County Sheriff’s Department

Job description: My job, in a nutshell, is really about managing personnel along with our annual budget.…

A Capitol Conversation: The McCaskill-Hawley Race

Missouri’s August primary election produced few surprises, particularly with the race for the U.S. Senate…

Local Perspective: An Economic Catalyst

As we chart our future at MU, we are focusing our energy on providing a world-class,…

License Office

Columbia’s Licensing Offices’ Differing Customer Service Philosophies

Most people over the age of 16 will at some point in their lives have…

Heart of Missouri CASA Volunteers Advocate for Foster Children

When a child enters the foster care system, they are appointed a team of people…