Mary Kate Hafner

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A festive living room adorned with Christmas decorations. A central beige sofa is flanked by armchairs, with a coffee table in front holding mini Christmas trees and colorful ornaments. Framed art hangs on the wall, and a decorated tree and gifts are visible.

My Sister’s Christmas

A glimpse into the holiday home of Celeste Hardnock.

A woman with long, wavy red hair and bangs is wearing a red outfit. She is gazing thoughtfully to the side, standing in a softly lit room with a dark wooden cabinet and abstract artwork in the background.

Awkward Inspiration

Painter Zoe Hawk explores the eerie world of adolescence in her work.

Text on a purple background reads, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a purple ribbon symbolizing the cause. Supported by True North of Columbia, spread awareness and stand united in this important cause.

From Hopeless to Hopeful

Following an abusive relationship, True North helps Akilah rebuild her life.

A glass of dark iced beverage garnished with lemon peel sits on a patterned surface. Behind it, a potted succulent and a piece of driftwood add a natural touch to the scene.

Hanging With the Boss

Tenth Street’s newest taco bar features rum-focused tiki drinks and more. The anticipated brick-and-mortar location…

Unleashed: Gentle Giants

At Warm Springs Ranch, guests experience the Budweiser Clydesdales up close. In 1933, to celebrate…

Homegrown and Family Owned

Five small businesses receive chamber honors and Boone County Lumber grabs the top prize. Boone…

schultes bakery

Meet Me by the Riverfront

Washington surprises and delights with true Missouri flair. When I was young, my brother and…

20 Under 20 Class of 2019

Each spring, CBT selects 20 well-deserving high school seniors from across Columbia who stand out…

Giving Back: A Good Day for Roses

Giving Gardens grows beautiful plants and people. Slow down when you see the cottages. That’s…

A New Take on Tea

Packed with probiotics, kombucha cocktails give drinkers a healthy buzz. The funktastic fizzy drink kombucha…

Moving South

Lakota Coffee Company brings cups full of warmth and community to Columbia’s south side.

Let’s Make Their Positions Permanent

Well, let’s be done with it. Erase the word “interim” from their titles and formally…