First Chance for Children

A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out

First Chance for Children focuses on kindergarten readiness and educating parents. First Chance for Children…

Karen M. Miller, Retired, Happy Hour Hostess

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Elizabeth Leiva, Firefighter, Columbia Fire Department

What’s your background? I started in the fire service doing wildland firefighting in the summer…

Strong Woman: Rebecca Walden

Following her family’s battles with cancer, Rebecca Walden draws strength from God and others. Age:…

Transformations: From Depression to Hope

Rachel Olson awakens from her emotional coma and learns to love herself. In the fall…

CYSK: John Gilbreth & Amanda Rainey

Pizza Tree owners John Gilbreth and Amanda Rainey grow their family and business. How did…

John Glascock, City of Columbia, Interim City Manager

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Jason Gruender, Owner, Liberty Insurance Solutions

1. What’s your background? Born and raised in Columbia, I graduated from Hickman High School…

The Changing of the Guard

A new legislative season began in Jefferson City in January with familiar faces in unfamiliar…

A City Forecast Amid Change

Props to John Glascock, PE, who has hit the ground running as acting city manager.…

A Home Away From Home

A Ronald McDonald house is like any other house. It’s a place to rest and…

Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s Opportunity Gardens

There is an old proverb that says “Give a man a fish and you feed…