Cooper’s Landing Just a few miles south of Columbia off Route K at 11505 Smith Hatchery Road, Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina is the go-to place for outdoor concerts, pop-ups and food trucks, camping (or glamping), and getting out and under the stars. The popular destination is now undergoing an eye-popping transformation with the […]
On a cozy Saturday morning, JoJo’s Biscuit Company is already a packed house, suggesting the food is worth the hype. Every mustard-yellow booth is full, and the smell of fresh coffee and warm cinnamon rolls is satisfying. The vibe is “college brunch with style”: a little industrial, a little cozy, a lot of personality. Colorful
One million LED lights and thousands of combined hours will bring the Veterans United Holiday Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through light display to life for the sixth consecutive year at 550 Veterans United Drive in south Columbia. The free community event runs December 10 through December 21. In a news release announcing the 2025 lightshow, VU
We asked our Facebook followers . . . What are your must-buy products at Trader Joe’s? After years of wishful thinking — and countless road trips to stock up — Columbians finally have their own Trader Joe’s. The store opened October 30 to plenty of buzz and a long line of eager customers. To celebrate
Merriam-Webster characterizes the word “sonder” as “a profound … realization that each person has a life as rich and complex as our own,” filled with triumphs, challenges, love, and loss. Each of us experiences moments that shape who we are, for better or worse, and although our stories differ, one truth unites us all: For
On a warm September evening, roughly 200 guests filled the MU Health Care Pavilion, sitting at long communal tables lined with farm-fresh flowers and enjoying the music of Zamboni Funk playing nearby. The sold-out Farm to Pavilion Dinner was an update of a beloved local tradition — the Farm to Table Fundraiser Dinner — held
Mizzou’s nationally ranked No. 1 recruiting class for 2025 will be well represented at this weekend’s Norm Stewart Classic at Mizzou Arena. The Classic, now in its 18th year of showcasing some of the nation’s top high school basketball talent as it honors the winningest coach in Mizzou history, tips off at 11 a.m. Friday
As autumn sets mid-Missouri ablaze beneath crystal-blue skies, wisps of cirrus clouds float by, and savory smoke plumes from tailgate grills, few would dispute that it’s the region’s truest time of year. It’s a cornucopia for the senses during peak football season — especially when the University of Missouri is enjoying gridiron success. Marching Mizzou
