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Columbia Lists 4 Finalists for Top Cop Post

CPD assistant chief is among the final candidates; public forum and meet-and-greet is set for…

Mike Shannon Hof at Cardinals hall of fame speech

SHSMO Adds New Historic Biographies

Wenneker family supports ‘Mizzourians’ history additions including Mike Shannon and Arvarh Strickland As part of its…

exterior of Columbia's new Fire Station 11 features a sculpture called Casting Light. The sculpture's commissioning was funded via the Percent for Art program for new public buildings.

Station 11 Sculpture Symbolizes Water Dousing Flames

Percent for Art provides installation at citiy’s new fire station A sculpture that imagines water…

A sign on the front door of Tellers Gallery and Bar tells customers the business will be closed to make repairs from fire, smoke, and water damage.

Fire Forces Tellers and True/False Out — For Now

GoFundMe seeks to support Tellers staff during weeks-long renovation  Tellers Gallery and Bar will be…

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1889 Lynching Memorial Speech

Remembering George Bush and Building Social Memory in the Face of Anti-Woke Legislation and Anti-CRT…

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Harpo’s Adds ‘The Landing’ to its All-Star Brand

The Landing at Harpo’s officially opens at 7 p.m. this Friday; it’s six steps up…

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Ceremony Memorializes 1889 Lynching

Local and national speakers set to address Boone County’s dark past. A ceremony to place…

A vintage film countdown showing the number nine in a circle with a sepia tone. The image has an old-time movie reel feel, with a diagonal shadow cast across the frame, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere.

Ragtag Film Society Tags New Partners

RFS teams with new cohort for 2023-2025; next season begins with screening on Aug. 31…

Jodie Jackson's pollinator on a coneflower

We asked COMO Staff… What is your favorite flora or fauna and why?

I love gnomes! I got this cute little guy at Superior Garden, but my puppy…

Aerial view of an urban area featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings. A parking garage is prominently in the center. Green trees are scattered throughout, with a blue sky and fluffy clouds above.

The Last Word

In this installment of The Last Word, we asked our readers … What is your favorite small business in COMO?

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The Last Word – June 2023

“I’ve definitely shown a house while the tenants didn’t get out of bed. Scheduled appointment,…

Como Extra Oats transit bus parked outside the Columbia Regional Airport

OATS: new fee and cashless boarding begins July 1 

OATS Transit Mid-Mo Region will change fare collection process  COLUMBIA — OATS Transit’s Mid-Mo Region…