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Quin Gresham announces departure from Lyceum Theatre

After nineteen seasons advancing the artistic legacy of the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Producing Artistic Director Quin Gresham takes his final bow in October after accepting the position...

Como Blitzball

Como Blitzball 

It’s a little-known fact that with eight teams and thirty-two players, Columbia boasts the largest Blitzball league in the nation; and it is managed much like professional sports...

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‘Church & State’: Despite COVID, the Show Goes On

Talking Horse Productions presents powerful, timely play The first weekend of Talking Horse Production’s eagerly anticipated CHURCH & STATE was postponed due to COVID within the cast, but...

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CPD seeks community feedback on Flock cameras

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) invites community members to attend presentations on Flock Safety technology to explore its potential use to combat crime in the city of Columbia...

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Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice   

Years ago, when the Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City offered a free opportunity for kids to lace up some ice skates and get on the ice,...

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Mochi Strikes: Delectable Delights to Cure Burnout

The idea of burning out had been chirped in my ear so frequently that I needed a little treat — after all, I’d earned it — to erase...

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Silence and Solitude: Learn to Love Down Time

A few weeks ago, I texted my husband around lunchtime. The text read, “This morning was exactly what I needed. Time alone in an empty house. No TV...

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The Power of Teamwork in Columbia  

As I sit down to reflect on the essence of our community, one word comes to mind: Teamwork. The sight of my son’s fifth-grade basketball team giving it...

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 was 1976, and a good friend’s dad was a high school coach. In...

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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 Recreation Department continues to emphasize sports and the development of athletic facilities as...