Jessica Jainchill

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Quick Healers

As a college community, COMO has more than its fair share of athletes. So, sports…

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MUles!

A Missouri mule is an instantly recognizable symbol of the state’s culture and history. Big-boned,…

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New Possibilities

A good education is a way to open doors for any child’s desired future. Unfortunately,…

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Tiny Farming

In the wake of COVID-19, people are becoming more concerned about where their food comes…

A large group of mostly men belonging to the Columbia Disc Golf Club in a park

Throwing Golf

Before 2020, disc golf was one of those relatively unknown sports that needed a built-in…

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A large dog wearing a purple harness sitting on a pink blanket in the backseat of a vehicle parked at a gas station

Driving Legs

Many people are willing to adopt or foster a shelter animal. However, often these animals…

close up of a two hands using a galvanized Iron Queen Bee Catcher Clip Queen Cage Clip in an attempt to capture a queen bee from a beehive

New Bee-ginnings

Missouri is an agriculture state, but in order to keep that agriculture going, a healthy…

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Just a Little Closer

Most people agree that nature is beautiful, but Columbia resident Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi thinks it’s even more beautiful close up.

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Treats Unleashed: Baking for Pets

Many people have a sweet tooth, and Columbia is full of bakeries to meet the…

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Captured on Canvas

Memories are usually captured by cameras. But in Columbia, local artist Cindy Scott makes it…

Pet Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It?

What is pet insurance? Certainly, a few people probably asked that question in 1890, when…

Saving Columbia’s Cats

An encroaching population of cats has been growing in Columbia in recent years. Fortunately, Boone…