Foodie News | October 2026
COMO Staff
Barbara Buffaloe
Barbara Buffaloe is currently serving her second term in office as the mayor of Columbia.
Articles
In recent weeks, I’ve received heartfelt messages from residents, students, and business owners worried about safety in our downtown. I want to start by saying this: I hear...
In the development of our latest city budget — and honestly, in every budget — someone inevitably asks whether it’s worth it to fund sustainability initiatives, especially when...
In June, I hosted a “Let’s Talk Local” conversation focused on arts, tourism, and the creative economy. We gathered in the Friends Room at the Daniel Boone Regional...
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...
I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this issue, especially as we focus on real estate — a topic that touches every household, every business, and every...
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...
In today’s fast-paced digital world, information spreads faster than ever. But with this constant flow of updates, headlines, and social media posts, a growing problem has emerged —...
When I first moved to Columbia in 1998 to attend the University of Missouri, the city had a sleepy, small-town charm that was impossible to miss. During university...
As the new year begins, I find myself reflecting on the privilege of serving as your mayor and the journey that brought me here. In my November column,...
As 2024 draws to a close, we can proudly reflect on the progress we’ve made in Columbia. This year was marked by bold initiatives, strategic investments, and an...
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Foodie News | October 2026
COMO Staff
The Ultimate Ploughman’s Lunch
Laura Scheffler Johnson
Outdoors: Deer Hunters Face Several Regulation Changes
Jodie Jackson Jr.
Red-Hot Gators Come Calling for Mizzou Homecoming
Jodie Jackson Jr.
The Seven: The Civic Culture We Are Creating
Barbara Buffaloe
Cookin’ With Hoss: Jerk Chicken
Jim "Hoss" Koetting
Half a Century of Service
Lainey Howard
Alfred Friendly Press Partners
Eric Hughes
Voices of Faith: Appraisal
Bradley Williams