Michelle Terhune

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Leadership in Hard Times

Leadership has never been tougher. Few want to assume the responsibility of leading a tee ball…

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Teach a Man to Fish

Most of us have heard the saying: “Give a man a fish, you feed him…

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Full STEAM Ahead

Like a lot of Columbia residents, Ruby Abdul came to town to attend MU. She…

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Take Me to the River

If you ask Richard King what he was thinking when he was invited to buy…

A blue dumpster is overflowing with cardboard boxes in a snowy parking lot. A green trash bin is on its side nearby, surrounded by a light layer of snow. Leafless trees and a brick building are in the background.

Something to (Trash) Talk About

The city of Columbia launches a new trash and recycling program amid roll cart controversy.

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Children Are the Future

The mission of MU Health Care is simply stated: To save and improve lives. Achieving…

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Small But Mighty

Every year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors businesses of 25 employees or fewer for…

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A Community of Eclectic Talents

Think “North Village Arts District” and visions of galleries, artists, and musicians come to mind.…

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REDI, Set, Go!

Redi sign in Regional Economic Development Inc. office

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Two Roads Converged in the Woods

Convergence Financial pulls together multiple services, creating a single, smooth financial path for its clients who don’t have to travel it alone.

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If We Renovate It, They Can Stay

“A few years ago, Columbia residents Chuck and Michelle Dobbins started talking about getting older…