October 5, 2022

Movers & Shakers: September 2022

Jennifer Crump Columbia College recently announced the hiring of Jennifer Crump as associate vice president of recruiting and admissions. In this new role, Jennifer oversees strategic partnerships, recruitment, and admissions for the college’s traditional Day and Columbia College Global programs. Jennifer is a two-time alumna of Columbia College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and […]

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with a circular driveway and well-maintained lawn.|Billiard balls are neatly arranged in a triangle on a pool table in a game room. The background features a table with chairs

Home Team Advantage

Have you ever dreamt of designing and building a home with every cool feature imaginable? That’s what Bill and Vickie Toalson did in 1987 when they built their 8,200-square-foot home at 7273 South Hidden Pond off Route K and just south of the Thornbrook Terrace neighborhood. It was here that the couple raised three children

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Game Day Grub

CJ’s Hot Wings w/ bleu cheese dressing, celery, & carrots 704 E Broadway – 573-442-7777 – cjshotwings.com Dive Bar Toasted Ravioli & Pretzel Haven  toasted ravioli w/ marinara and pretzels w/ house beer cheese 1116 Business Loop 70 E – 573-607-9523 – divebarcomo.com Harpo’s Bar & Grill Nacho Mama house-smoked pulled pork, cheddar cheese, queso,

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with people facing a lit stage. Trees and additional lighting create a vibrant scene.|People gather outdoors in front of a decorated building with a Homecoming 2021 banner. The scene is illuminated with colorful lights against a dusky sky. Attendees sit on hay bales

Tradition. History. Reunion.

From a freshman’s first steps on campus to their walk across the stage at graduation, tradition guides every part of the MU experience. But how do pivotal traditions like Homecoming, Tiger Walk, and Senior Send-Offs begin? According to Todd McCubbin, executive director of the Mizzou Alumni Association, when you do something once and do it

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preparing to throw the disc. The background features trees and an open area under a clear sky.|A person wearing a white jersey holding a frisbee in an open field

Fields of Dreams

In the evenings and weekends, COMO’s fields, courts, and gyms fill with camaraderie, competition, and spectators as adults engage in a variety of sports leagues. From skilled athletes to those looking to try something new, there is an option for every type of athlete.    Mid-Missouri Kickball League Louie and Adriana Nieman met playing kickball

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including classrooms and colorful setups with balloons and flower walls. Two people pose back-to-back near a sign reading Enhance Lux. Bright and lively atmosphere.

Closer Look: September 2022

Selfie Love Selfie Love is an immersive selfie museum and photography studio where customers can take amateur, semi-professional, and/or professional pictures with friends, family, co-workers, or alone using their own phone or camera. Selfie Love serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and it also has an event space available to rent for parties, fundraisers, networking events,

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Blazing a Trail to Victory

Like a story straight from the silver screen, the Fr. Tolton Catholic High School baseball team took its season by storm to win their first state championship in history. Under the guidance of head coach Ehrich Chick, the Trailblazers ripped off 14-straight wins, outlasting and outplaying opponents they’d previously fallen short against. As an institution,

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examining the ankle of someone lying down. Exercise equipment is visible in the background of the gym.|A person lies on a therapy bed in a gym

Combining  Forces

What started as two separate entities has now merged into the largest privately owned outpatient physical therapy company in Missouri: PEAK Sport and Spine.  In November 2014, Phillip Smith, Mark Dempsey, Todd Ankenman, and Shaon Fry joined their respective companies of Sport and Spine and Peak Performance Physical Therapy together to form PEAK Sport and

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Where there’s a League for Everyone

For so many of us, reminiscing on childhood memories of summer usually conjures images of sporting equipment, grass stains, carpooling, and post-game team dinners with some of our closest friends. Thanks to Columbia Parks & Recreation’s Sports Division, this tradition continues for future generations; and doesn’t stop once you’re “grown up”! Columbia Parks & Recreation

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