The Horse Whisperer
Tom Bass was Boone County’s ‘Michael Jordan’ of equestrians.
August 15, 2025
Forged by Food
What does it mean to crave COMO? If one were to curate a tasting menu, it could go in any number of directions. Those who came here for college might include — depending on one’s vintage — campus-adjacent stalwarts like Shakespeare’s Pizza, The Heidelberg, Flat Branch, Addison’s, Room 38, and Harpo’s. Those with a yen
In His Hands
One of my favorite weekly activities is doing Pilates. For me, it’s 45 minutes, three days a week, of peaceful refreshment. While I’m in class with six to seven other people, the exercises are known, the pace steady, and the rhythm comforting. The room is quiet except for the hum of the easy-listening music playing
What We Leave Behind
When I first moved to Columbia in the late ’90s to attend the University of Missouri, I didn’t know this place would become home. I certainly didn’t expect to raise a family here or to one day serve as mayor. But I fell in love with this city — its green spaces and bike trails,
(Re)Discover COMO: The Candy Factory, Murry’s, and more!
One recent recurring theme is that some of Columbia’s most recognizable businesses have earned a spot in the community’s heart because they have been around quite a while. That’s certainly true for local stalwarts like The Candy Factory and Murry’s, and the same principle can apply to the storied small town of Rocheport. The Candy
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What dish or restaurant is a must-have for someone wanting to experience a unique Columbia taste?
Flyover will always be my go-to. Constantly changing menu with a few staples. Their “frequent flyers” such as the chicken fried cauliflower with smoked sweet potato puree or their wood fired pretzels with boursin cheese will forever be some of my favorites. — Serena Davis Cherry Street Cellar — Rachel Brekhus Endwell. BeetBox.