Celebrations

Smiling man with shoulder-length hair and a beard wearing a dark polo shirt, standing in front of a leafy background.

11 Years of Solar Energy

Dogwood Solar has been providing renewable solar energy to the Columbia community and beyond
for 11 years.

Glass door with a circular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu logo and text Gracie Barra Columbia, Missouri. Below, contact number, website gbcolumbia.com, and business hours Monday-Friday 11:00am-1:00pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm are displayed.

A Work of (Martial) Art

“I actually never wanted to do [jiu-jitsu],” Oly Warner, owner of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu, remembers.…

Two people wearing masks stand in front of a row of computers, holding printed certificates and smiling. A banner above reads YouthBuild. The setting appears to be a classroom or computer lab.

Small But Mighty

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

A lively concert scene in a packed theater with colorful stage lights. The audience is energetically raising their hands, and the atmosphere is vibrant. The venue features ornate balconies and high ceilings, enhancing the grand ambiance.

A Loud and Lively Legacy

Downtown Columbia is full of icons. You can find plenty of the city’s staples there,…

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A Gem of History

Columbia Cemetery in Autumn

Exterior view of Missouri Employers Mutual building

25 Years of Safety

Missouri Employers Mutual celebrates 25 years of providing affordable insurance and safety to businesses.

Chuck and Pam Bowman of Monarch Title Company in Columbia MO

Serving with Distinction

Monarch Title Company Inc. celebrates new owners Chuck and Pam Bowman, and looks forward to the future.

A classroom with several people sitting at tables, using laptops and engaging in discussion. A person stands, addressing the group. The room has maps and inspirational posters on the walls. Several chairs and tables are arranged throughout.

Getting Back on Track

Half a million Missourians do not have a high school education. Unexpected pregnancies, sicknesses in…

A man and woman smile while standing in the open doorway of a brick building with a green awning. The window displays a sign reading Cherry Street Cellar. Two potted plants flank the entrance.

Continuing the Story of Cherry Street Cellar

Ali and Dan Bauer share their love story and the evolution of the Cherry Street Cellar.

Front view of a hair salon building with the name Salon Nefisa in large silver letters. The facade features a mix of beige and red brick. There are cars parked in front, and a small tree partially frames the left side of the image.

Behind the Salon Chair

Sara El-Toumi celebrates the opening of Salon Nefisa’s second location.

Black-and-white photo of a historical brick building with a turret, ornate balcony, and arched windows. Vintage cars are parked in front, and large trees partially frame the scene, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

William Woods University Celebrates 150 Years

Once a school for female Civil War orphans, WWU now serves traditional and non-traditional students.

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Coming Into Their Own

1canoe2 reflects on their first 10 years of business.

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