May 2025

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The Clear Benefits of Window Tinting — From Privacy to Protection

Curb Appeal, In This Issue, Living, May 2025, What the Home Pros Know

In downtown Columbia, glass is everywhere, showcasing the charm of our historic buildings, inviting natural light into loft apartments, and drawing customers into local businesses. But that beautiful transparency comes with a few trade-offs: heat, glare, fading furniture, and less privacy. The good news? Window tinting offers a smart, subtle solution that enhances comfort and […]

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What’s your “most underrated spot” in Downtown Columbia?

Community, In This Issue, May 2025, The Last Word

I would say Maude Vintage and Leo’s Vintage & Variety are underrated. They’ve been around Columbia for a while, but I don’t see them getting nearly as much love as they deserve. Both have such unique finds! – Kelsey Winkeljohn City of Refuge food truck, City Cuisine. Tuesday and Friday at City of Refuge, 10

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Sing Your Heart Out, COMO

Community, Friends & Family, In This Issue, May 2025

If you’ve ever wandered downtown on a morning, you’ve probably witnessed the hustle — people juggling calls, scrambling to beat the traffic lights, checking their Apple Watches incessantly, and fueling up with a nice, hot cup of coffee before class or work. But when evening rolls around, downtown shifts gear. It’s as if everyone collectively

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Dishing on Downtown Dining

Gourmet, In This Issue, Living, May 2025

When it comes to downtown dining, there are plentiful options for a variety of palates. But are there enough choices for people with food allergies or specific diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free? Happily the answer is “yes,” and they’re served alongside a healthy helping of community spirit. Say ‘Hello’ to Healthy Kalle

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Where History and Community Converge

Health & Wellness, In This Issue, Living, May 2025

Nestled into the heart of downtown Columbia, the Armory’s meticulously maintained historical façade gives little hint to what it houses. Inside the Art Deco building is an essential part of the community: a third place. A third place, a term coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg, is a place where people can go to socialize

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Spring Storm Season Prep for Your Home’s Exterior

In This Issue, Living, May 2025, What the Home Pros Know

Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and, unfortunately, unpredictable storms that can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior. Preparing your house for storm season is crucial to prevent costly damage and ensure your home remains in top condition. Here’s what Manor recommends to keep your roof, gutters, windows, doors, and siding ready for whatever Mother

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Asian Chicken Salad

Community, Gourmet, In This Issue, Living, May 2025, Voices

The official beginning of summer is just around the corner. Before you know it, Memorial Day will be here, the pools will all be open, school will be out, and the season will be in full swing. And, inevitably, we’ll be invited to the old summer favorite: a picnic. Picnics conjure up all sorts of

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Featured Rally For Barbara Buffaloe For Mayor

Mayoral Reflections: Public Service Belongs to All of Us

Community, In This Issue, May 2025, Voices

It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve as the mayor of Columbia for the past three years — and now, thanks to the trust of our community, I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve again. Running for office is never a simple endeavor. It’s full of early mornings, long

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Puppy Love

COMO Creature, In This Issue, Living, May 2025

Four dog-loving volunteers and staff members from the Central Missouri Humane Society (CMHS) dropped by the COMO Companies office and photo studio back in March for some paws-itively nose-boppingly cute pictures. Trischa Splitter and Austin Johnson of Junebug Photography held court as the photographers. Volunteers were Michelle Casey, associate director and campaign manager; Emily Nelson,

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Custom Landscaping for a Custom Home

Curb Appeal, In This Issue, Living, May 2025, What the Home Pros Know

Building a custom home can be exciting, but it also comes with months of making decision after decision. From the construction to the interior design, we can understand how it would be easy to put the landscape design phase in the back of your mind. We caution you not to underestimate the power that a

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