“Last spring, when COVID-19 happened, we had to cancel our beach trip in the summer and our normal vacations that we had planned. As things progressed into the summer, we thought ‘What is something we can do where we would feel safe traveling?’” says Columbia resident Susan Eubank. When COVID-19 hit, Susan’s family, like many […]
From her office window, Janie Bakutes can see children playing on the playground, and it reminds her of why she does what she does. With 17 years spent as executive director of Rainbow House — and 30 years prior to that with the State of Missouri Social Services in Adair County — helping and advocating
A lifetime ago, in late 2019, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce embarked on its annual Leadership Visit. The Leadership Visit is a fall experience coordinated by the chamber for a diverse delegation of business, education, government, and community leaders from Columbia and Boone County to have robust discussions with peer communities and discover ways to
A pumpkin seed becomes a pumpkin sprout, which then rather suddenly converts into a pumpkin vine. A chrysalis caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly. A storm brings a flash of lightning. These sights are nothing but scenes from the Atelier School of Creative Learning. The Atelier School of Creative Learning, founded in 2016, weaves practices
You probably don’t know this, but one of my favorite topics is conflict in relationships. I like it for a few reasons, none of which I’ll get into right now, but suffice it to say that conflict can actually bring people closer together — when it’s done well. I need to set the stage a
Let’s say you go get a coffee at the place by the EatWell supermarket and the Walgreens on Broadway. If you chance on a seat by the wall, don’t be alarmed by the stylized playroom next door or the 20-odd cats watching you get your caffeine fix. No, those aren’t the patrons; those are the
M&H Solar For M&H Solar, Columbia’s newest solar panel installation company, each client starts with an in-person consultation so they can have their specifications met. This collaborative method shouldn’t come as a surprise, since M&H is a collaboration itself, between Kent Murdock, of Randy Adams Construction, and Joe Hargis, of Five Star Flatwork. M&H is
M&H Solar For M&H Solar, Columbia’s newest solar panel installation company, each client starts with an in-person consultation so they can have their specifications met. This collaborative method shouldn’t come as a surprise, since M&H is a collaboration itself, between Kent Murdock, of Randy Adams Construction, and Joe Hargis, of Five Star Flatwork. M&H is
In most people’s lives, music is a vital thread that sweeps the soul and mind with inspiration, excitement, and creativity. However, though most people like music, Americans are no longer as good at making it as they used to be. Columbia music teacher Margaret Waddell is working to change that by employing a cutting-edge teaching
Commitment can be daunting, but it often proves to be worthwhile. When it comes to romance, commitment may mean that if you like it, you put a ring on it. However, when practicing law, this means putting your business associate’s name on the door. This is certainly the case when it comes to friends and
