The Changing of the Guard

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

The modern MU Health Care building features large glass windows and a flat roof, elegantly illuminated at night. Its wide entrance with columns complements the dimly lit surroundings, making it stand out against the clear, dark blue sky.

Patients at the Heart of Growth

If you’ve lived in Columbia for even just a few years, you’ve seen how much…

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…

Have You Toured Your Town?

You can live a full, well-cultured life in Columbia. We have multiple festivals: True/False Film…

A group of people dressed in black robes and lace collars, resembling Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pose for a photo. Some hold signs like Notorious and Youve been Ruth Bader Ginsburned. Onlookers and a large decorative object are in the background.

My True/False Film Fest Experience

As someone who calls Columbia home, I spent years hiding the fact that I hadn’t…

Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s Opportunity Gardens

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

A Capitol Conversation: The House Investigator

In every election cycle, there are lawmakers who watch from the sidelines. They wait for…

Local Perspective: COMO’s Hooligans of Yesteryear

What is it about our downtown, The District, that is so f-ing awesome?! Specifically, what…

Michelle Baumstark, Community Relations Director, Columbia Public Schools

1. What’s your background? I’ve been the director of community relations for Columbia Public Schools…

Opinion: The City’s Most Thankless Job

It would appear to be a thankless job. Wanted: a city manager for a highly-rated,…