April 2022

colorful fireworks illuminate the area.|view of a lush flower bed in front of a field where six columns stand in front of a large dome building called "Jesse Hall"|view of a plate of cooked meat served with vegetables|view of a walking trail featuring a wood and metal bridge surrounded by thick forest|view of a large tree on the side of a road surrounded by a field at dusk|close up shot of a platter of six fresh tacos served with lime wedges and a cup of sauce from Carlitos tacos|view of a gold course with a speckling of trees dotting the pristine landscape and a group of golfers standing in the distance|Fisheye lens view of a packed crowd of people at Faurot football field at sunset with a vibrant pink

Tour Your COMO

The full history of the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau is a bit murky, but it does date back to 1964. That year, a tourism fund was established, according to Chapter 26 Article IV of the City Code of Ordinances. In 1982, the CVB officially became a department of Columbia, and today, it highlights everything […]

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Jr. buttoning the front of his blue suit jacket standing in front of a blue background|A headshot of a man named Dr. Lester Woods

Dr. Lester Woods, Jr.

Job descriptionI oversee four MoDOT divisions including communications, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, and human resources. Professional backgroundI have been with MoDOT for 20 years, serving as the external civil rights director for 15 years before being named CAO. Prior to joining MoDOT, I worked in human resources at MU. I hold a bachelor’s

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close up headshot of a man and women named Jeremy & Erin Brown

Jeremy & Erin Brown

How did you meet? Jeremy: Our respective roommates were getting married, and we were both in the wedding. About a week before the wedding, they cornered us separately and said, “You guys would make a great couple.” We already knew each other a little from attending The Crossing. I was totally open to it, but

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