Jodie Jackson Jr.

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Lizette Somer, manager of MU Raptor Rehabilitation Project, admires Minnie Pearl, an 8-year-old turkey vulture at the Mornings at the River event.

‘Mornings at the River’

Kids converge for Missouri River Relief’s hands-on, outdoor learning program. Four-year-old Knox Knierim dashed to…

A furry dog is wearing glasses to illustrate what to do if you're looking for something to do in COMO.

Coming Up in COMO …

31 things to do in COMO — with multiple Juneteenth celebrations leading the way. “Coming…

This is the plaque and message on the new marker that memorializes the former Douglass High School football field on Columbia's African American Heritage Trail.

Marking Douglass football history

New African American Heritage Trail sign memorializes former Douglass football field On the same spot…

Image of a black lab dog swimming in the water.

Coming Up in COMO …

32 (or so) things to do in Columbia this weekend – and beyond  Coming Up In…

Image of the top half of a dog's head, with big wet nose, to illusstrate what's coming up in Columbia, Missouri this weekend.

Coming Up in COMO …

25 things to do: Art in the Park, Alice in Wonderland, Compass Fest, Shake’s Recess…

Image of a brightly colored hot air balloon against a dark night sky.

Coming Up in COMO …

25 (or so) things to do in Columbia this weekend – and beyond  Coming Up In…

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a young women Welding

No degree, no job? Not anymore.

Young people who don’t have a plan or a yearning to go to college: Listen…

Como Extra Guitar Dog resting paw on guitar

Coming Up in COMO: 47 things to do

We’ve rounded up a few (well, 47 or so) things you can do in and…

Cinco De Mayo Dog. A large dog wearing a sombrero.

Coming Up in COMO: Cinco de Mayo

67 things to do in Columbia this weekend – and beyond  First Fridays AND Cinco…

The Boy With A Dog silhouettes against a fading sunset

Coming up in COMO …

43 things to do between now and Sunday. What are you waiting for?  Coming Up…

Celebrate Earth Day April 22 shows through the sunlight beaming through leaf-covered tree branches.

Coming Up in COMO …

Get out there: 48 things to do this weekend – and beyond  “Coming Up In COMO”…

Hiking guidebook author Ginger Schweikert at th Gans Creek Nature Area.

Columbia Trails: Hiking With Ginger

COMO adventurer adds ‘author’ to list of titles. Ginger Schweikert is a self-described “weirdo.” She’s…