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Write That Down: Culinary Travels through Time

Yesterday I woke up not feeling well, and the thought of enjoying food seemed far away. I skipped breakfast and ate a simple, mild lunch. By dinner, I...

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The Heart of Play

On any given day or evening, The Kitchen Grill & Games feels less like a single business than a destination for many things between Columbia and Ashland. One...

Exterior view of 1023 E. Walnut St. The street-facing upper level was constructed during the 1939 expansion of the complex. The building was originally set behind a 19th-century house that faced Walnut Street, with the loading dock angled to allow access from behind the house. Credit: Tahlia Heaton, December 2025

A World Beneath Walnut Street

Long before the basements beneath Walnut Street picked up the nickname “the Catacombs,” the block was running on groceries. The neighborhood grew up around the old Wabash depot,...

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a volunteer-led organization that builds and delivers beds to children in need, has been providing new, high-quality beds to Columbia children for almost...

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Find Your Opportunity for ‘Hovering’

The glow of the holidays has faded. The lights are packed away, stores are no longer ringing with Christmas songs, routines have settled, and here in Columbia, we’ve...

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite...

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The COMO Mojo: Sunshine, Confetti Hearts, and a Love Letter to our City

Ahhh, February. The month of love (and romanticized consumerism!). Not-so-interesting fact about me: I was actually supposed to be born on Valentine’s Day. I’d like to think that...

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Cookin’ With Hoss: Chicken Tchoupitoulas  

We’re in the midst of one of the most notable celebrations worldwide, and many people here in the States aren’t aware of it. I refer, of course, to...

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Restaurant Week is Coming to COMO

Columbia’s winter dining scene is about to get a flavorful boost. Food lovers across Mid-Missouri can mark their calendars for the winter edition of Columbia Restaurant Week, running...

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey pauses during a media tour of the new Regional Training Center on January 7, 2026.

Simulations Prepare Officers For Service

Boone County Sheriff’s Regional Training Center opens Some reporters tried to avoid “crashing” a police vehicle, others checked out the inside of a jail cell, and they witnessed...