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Digging In, Giving Back

On a sunny morning at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, a group of third graders gathers around…

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Beyond Charity: Advancing a Vision for Philanthropy

In late December, I transitioned from my role as president and CEO of the Heart…

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Where is your quiet, get-away-from-it-all place in or around COMO? 

Columbia is home to numerous peaceful trails, parks, and scenic spots. We asked, you answered:…

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A Long, Strange Trip Indeed

Todd Narrol is a streaker.   No, no. Not anything like that. What I mean is…

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A Heart of Worship  

What does your heart really, genuinely want?   Last summer I mentioned that during my next…

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Paying Homage to Fallen Officers

When Roger B. Wilson was growing up in Columbia, his family name was already locally…

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A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Biologist 

COMO Magazine’s “Day in the Life” series features Columbia pros (and amateurs) who do their…

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The COMO Mojo: Pinnacle of Chaos

I’ve been told many times that I “have an old soul,” so it feels fitting…

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(Re)Discover: Columbia Farmers Market and CCUA

The Columbia Farmers Market and Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) at 1769 W. Ash…

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Here Are Your Can’t-Miss Mid-MO Car Shows

Every year, car enthusiasts across mid-Missouri look forward to summertime opportunities to take their cars…

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Now 41, the Show-Me State Games Keeps on Playing

Imagine middle school track and field day. The hot spring breeze, plastic Wiffle ball bats,…

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Boone County Nature School Celebrates its First Year

With the Boone County Nature School concluding its first year, student reactions are positive. “I…