Although Just Jeff’s started as a one-man show — hence the name — Jeff Spencer and his wife, Nicole, now work with an incredible team to keep up with the ever-growing customer demand. “I pretty much had a mid-life crisis — I just wasn’t happy,” laughs Jeff Spencer as he remembers when he started. “I […]
Barbara Buffaloe graduated from MU and began her career at a St. Louis-based architecture firm. She worked on various projects, and she was good at her job. But, as she spent more time in architecture and design, she says she had a revelation. When it came to her skills as a designer, she got the
Folks … this one is hard for me. When the Politics Issue was pitched as a potential theme for 2022, I’ll just say I was less than thrilled. When we came together to actually plan out the issue — I was even less thrilled. I would not consider myself a “political person.” Now, don’t get
Pasta La Fata What began as a pop-up business in 2015 and evolved into a Columbia Farmers Market vendor in 2018 finally has its own storefront. Pasta La Fata, a local vendor known for handmade pastas, sauces, and Italian desserts opened its store in June. The owner is Shelly La Fata, a 35-year-old passionate Italian-American
EDUCATION Columbia Public Schools Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) celebrated its 25th anniversary by awarding each area school with a $2,500 grant. The foundation visited all CPS elementary, middle, and high school buildings throughout the month of April to award the funds. “We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary, and we’re also
Boards and commissions help advise the city council and make recommendations for the betterment of the City of Columbia. Most members, but not all, are appointed by the council to serve a predetermined term length, but every member must meet certain qualifications to be appointed. Each member must attend scheduled meetings and carry out their
Don’t call it a comeback, but after a 12-year stint in the banking industry, Eric Morrison has returned to Sundvold Financial. His return comes with a new title and host of responsibilities, as he is now president of the employee benefits advisory firm. Sundvold Financial was founded in 1997 by former MU All-American and NBA
Every two years, the Boone County Clerk’s office holds an ‘I Voted’ sticker competition that’s open to high school students. Contestants can submit their own sticker design, and the winner will see their design adorning the next election’s stickers. This year’s winner was Hailey Mendez Roca, a freshman at Battle High School. “I wanted to
Darren Morton I would like to legalize work days as Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and have 4-day weekends every weekend in COMO! Alex George I’m pretty sure the world would be a better place if the city sent every COMO resident a voucher for Sparky’s every month or so. Kind of like with the trash
Connie Leipard President, Quality Drywall Construction Job description Overseeing budgets, staff, project estimating, project management and the overall success of the company. As a small business owner, wearing multiple hats is part of the job. Professional background I am an experienced professional with extensive executive experience in the construction industry. My skill sets include interpreting
