March 2026

Free Catfishing Lessons Return to the Missouri River for 2026

For anyone curious about fishing but unsure where to begin, Missouri River Relief is bringing back its popular catfishing lessons along the banks of the Missouri River for the 2026 season. The free lessons give Mid-Missouri families, beginners, and outdoor enthusiasts the chance to learn the basics of catfishing from experienced instructors. Participants receive hands-on […]

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The Heart Behind Big Daddy’s BBQ & Soul Food

The Dish

In Columbia, Big Daddy’s BBQ & Soul Food is more than a place to eat. It’s a familiar gathering spot for comfort food, and a business rooted in hard work and personal pride. At the center of it all are Lloyd and Fontella Henry, the owners who turned a love for barbeque into one of

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A Ciabatta-Like Shock to the Senses

The Dish

Each summer, my husband, Lyle, and I enjoy visiting the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Last summer, we planted a vibrant home garden full of wildflowers, sunflowers, tomatoes, and chiles. When we visited the farmers market, we didn’t need to stand in line for those high-demand items. We supplemented our garden produce with zucchini,

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The Power of Color

Style

Standing half-clothed, staring into the mirror, coffee in hand, with droplets of sweat gathering on one’s cupid’s bow is a morning scene not unfamiliar. Its soundtrack is mutterings of “I have nothing to wear,” often ending with a hurried exit and a day of avoiding mirrors. The relationship we have with clothing is emotional. We

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Making Laps

Health & Wellness, In This Issue, March 2026

Most Columbians know the Columbia Mall as a place that comes alive at 11 a.m., a hub for window shoppers, food‑court regulars, and determined bar gain hunters. But long before the store fronts glow and the first customers drift in, another community fills the walkways. Their footsteps echo through the corridors, creating a steady rhythm

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The COMO Mojo: Living Culture

Community, In This Issue, March 2026, Voices

As the daughter of an environmental engineer and a teacher, I think I’ve always had at least a little bit of innate curiosity about the natural world around me. In high school, I fell down a rabbit hole learning about crime cases and how, remarkably, science and new technologies — from toxicology screenings to ballistics and fingerprinting — could

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Producing Pigs

Community, In This Issue, March 2026, The Dish

At Sullivan Farms, just 22 miles north of Columbia, Leroy and Mabel never get in a hurry. In fact, Leroy, who tops the scales at about half a ton, is fine with napping most of the day. Mabel is a bit more active, especially if she has some young-uns to care for, and she’s not too shy about

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The Art of the Towel: Curating a Different Kind of Success

Community, In This Issue, March 2026, Voices

Maybe you’ve spent a Saturday morning wandering down Broadway or Ninth Street, or you’ve caught a concert at The Blue Note or a film at True/False. If so, you already know something about Columbia: This is a town that values and loves creativity. We love ideas. We love people who build, curate, and craft a life that feels

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Survey Says? Citizen Responses Indicate Stability, Satisfaction

Community, In This Issue, March 2026, Voices

Columbia’s annual community survey offers us a valuable check-in. It’s one of the ways we listen to residents about what’s working, what needs attention, and where expectations are changing. While no single survey can capture every perspective, taken together with public meetings, emails, neighborhood conversations, and daily interactions, it helps us measure whether our efforts are aligning

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Inside the Editorial Room

Features, In This Issue, March 2026

Through decades marked by scientific breakthroughs, geopolitical upheaval, economic uncertainty, and a global pandemic, The Missouri Review has stood the test of time as an influential institution for emerging writers and a channel for ongoing literary conversation worldwide. Founded in 1978 by University of Missouri English faculty members Marcia Southwick and Larry Levis, TMR’s first issue featured the

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