A Group On Scaffolding At The Show Me Central Habitat For Humanity Women Build Event

Girl Power

Show-Me Central Habitat’s Women Build event is a real (em)power trip. Drive by most construction…

The Donor Wall At The New Ronald Mcdonald House In Columbia Missouri

New Ronald McDonald House Provides Respite

The yard at the Ronald McDonald House is large and has little traffic noise, even…

Am I Being Funny Yet

Local comic dishes on COMO’s standup scene Imagine yourself on a stage.   You’re standing up…

Unsplash photo from the CDC illustrating vaccine aministration.

Have Vaccines, Will Travel

City/county health department does more than give shots  It’s early on Wednesday morning, and “Anna”…

Columbia City Council Election Petitions Available for Pick Up

Residents who wish to run for City Council for Ward 3, Ward 4, or mayor…

Fingers tapping a calculator

From Poverty to Possibility

CMCA’s Financial Opportunity Center offers financial freedom to the community.

Hoss Chicken Dijon

Cookin’ with Hoss: Chicken Cream Sauce  

This was always a busy time of year. With the seasonal change came the influx…

Man and Woman Looking at Computer Screen

Financial Stability: A Complex Challenge, Strategy, And You

In Columbia and throughout central Missouri, financial stability remains a significant challenge for many vulnerable…

City Council Interns Marcello Sieverin and Lacey Salazar.

Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks 

City Council Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks

A Pile of 'Hello My Name Is' stickers

Our Name Matters 

My full name is Elizabeth Bramstedt. It is unique enough that I have never been…

Sydney Bliss with her first place medal

Education is the Cornerstone of Future Success 

As we look toward the future of Columbia, Missouri, it is imperative that we prioritize…

Creole Chicken And Rice

Creole Chicken and Rice Soup 

One of the first stories that I recall that pertained to culinary creativity was the…