The Problem No matter which direction your yard faces, the Missouri sun seems unavoidable sometimes and we all need some relief from the harsh rays. While planning ahead with tree plantings will eventually combat part of this problem, incorporating an outdoor structure can still play a significant role in adding shade to your outdoor space. […]
When Roger B. Wilson was growing up in Columbia, his family name was already locally famous and respected, partly for a tragic reason. His grandfather, Boone County Sheriff Roger Isaac Wilson, was a popular Depression-era officeholder cut down in the line of duty by a bullet. On June 14, 1933, Sheriff Wilson and Missouri State
What’s your idea of summer fun? For many people, it includes boating or a personal watercraft, road trips in cars, camping or road trips in an RV, or even riding motorcycles or ATVs. All these things can make summer more fun, but they all need keys to run—and one of those keys is insurance. It can
COMO Magazine’s “Day in the Life” series features Columbia pros (and amateurs) who do their part to keep the globe spinning and make life better for the rest of us — often in ways we don’t realize. We especially appreciate opportunities to tell our readers more about individuals and organizations that most of us aren’t
Warmer weather brings booked social calendars. After brunch with friends, pool parties, or an afternoon of T-ball games, eating outside as the golden hour turns to sunset is an ideal way to end a long day in the sun — especially if you leave the cooking to the pros. Columbia is home to many different
At Manor Roofing & Restoration, we’ve built our name on residential excellence — restoring roofs, replacing siding, windows & doors, decks, and improving homes across Mid-Missouri since 2006. But over the past several years, our reach has grown beyond neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs. Today, Manor is proud to be a trusted partner in commercial construction and
I’ve been told many times that I “have an old soul,” so it feels fitting to say I’m lucky I grew up just before technology really took off and that I spent my childhood outdoors. The first iPhone came out when I was six, but most adults I knew still carried trusty flip phones or
The Columbia Farmers Market and Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) at 1769 W. Ash St. are separate entities though they share an address — and similar missions. The Farmers Market is located in the MU Health Care Pavilion every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, with more than eighty vendors offering a healthy, colorful,
There’s no doubt that many people are wedded to their private vehicles. Freedom, independence, and exploration are some of the reasons for our love affair with the automobile. But autos fall short on building a sense of camaraderie and community, and that’s what The District in downtown Columbia wants to see. A pedestrian mall may
A coyote suddenly appears. Or was it already there, stealthily entering your subdivision under the cover of darkness? Just a mile away, someone nervously posts on social media that a dog screamed out — an awful, horrific sound — “probably being attacked by a fox.” A great-horned owl hoots, and an alert homeowner checks to
