Mary Caitlyn Polovich

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Hope, Healing & Advocacy

“It is no secret that the child welfare system and the court system are heavily…

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Mid-Missouri Black Doula Collective

The Mid-Missouri Black Doula Collective was created and established as a response to learning about…

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Meet Robin Robinson: True/False Film Synapses Programmer

Every year, Columbia welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from all over the world for a…

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Encouraging, Experimenting, Empowering

“When the lights dim, the conductor lowers their arms for the first downbeat of music,…

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Community Focused, Music Driven

“We have always wanted to move into this,” says Phylshawn Johnson, director of Compass Inc.…

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Meet Samantha Boisclair: True/False Film Fest Events Producer

Every year Columbia welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from all over the world for a…

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Meet Eric Hatch: True/False Film Fest Programmer and Lead Music Programmer

Every year Columbia welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from all over the world for a…

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Resources, Expertise, Support

What began as Young’s Typewriter IBM dealer, in Sedalia, has grown into a one-stop shop…

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A Vital Part

The Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton as a response to her…

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Meet Chloé Trayner: True/False Artistic Director

Every year, Columbia welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from all over the world for a…

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Food Truck to Restaurant:Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co.

“We put a lot of effort into creating a place that felt warm and inviting…

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Good & Messy BBQ

Nothing can beat Kansas City barbecue — except maybe a few of Columbia’s gems. There…