Older woman hugging young child in a yard

The Key to Joy  

Beth Bramstedt speaks on embracing the truth about our identity.

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United Community Builder Academic Enrichment Table Time

Beacon of Light: United Community Builders

United Community Builders brings a new future to Columbia’s Third Ward.

Erica Pefferman

Unpopular opinion: Families and kids are too busy

I have a very unpopular opinion within our current societal norms. I think it’s a…

Illustration of video cameras on a pole.

CPD seeks community feedback on Flock cameras

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) invites community members to attend presentations on Flock Safety technology…

Woman Reading On The Couch

Silence and Solitude: Learn to Love Down Time

A few weeks ago, I texted my husband around lunchtime. The text read, “This morning was…

Hands in on a basketball

The Power of Teamwork in Columbia  

As I sit down to reflect on the essence of our community, one word comes…

Buffalo Turds By Hoss Koetting

‘Buffalo Turds’ and Faurot Field Memories

My, how things have changed. I can remember my first trip to Faurot Field. It…

Cross Country Race

Athletics Leads the Cheer for COMO’s Economic Development

Sports tourism is an integral part of the city of Columbia’s economy. Our Parks and…

Upward Sports Basketball

A Slam Dunk for Faith and Fun 

There’s an electric tension in the air — a mix of anticipation and the energy…

Alan Petersen

A Day in the (Culinary) Life

Alan Petersen is the director of Culinary Performance Services for the University of Missouri Athletics…

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Erica Pefferman

Ready? Set! Where?

I have grown up around sports my whole life. Although, not in the way one…

2021 MR340 Race Start Photo By Melanie Cheney

MR340: Scores of Paddlers Ready for Annual River Race

More than 500 boats and nearly 700 racers will begin the 19th Annual Missouri American…