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15 things you (probably, maybe) don’t know about me: Part 1 of 4

I really am (kinda, sorta) afraid of kites. A few decades ago—no need to quibble over exact dates or to pinpoint geological eras—I was in college, passionately pursuing...

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Wrecking balls spur new Columbia group’s preservation passion

CoMo Preservation aims for advocacy and education A dizzying spate of historic buildings meeting the wrecking ball on the edges of Mizzoui’s campus last spring and summer galvanized...

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Welcome to a club with 1,370 members — and no purpose

The Perche Creek Yacht Club stays afloat As the largest civic club in Boone County (unofficially, at least, with 1,370 members), the Perche Creek Yacht Club’s lack of...

Amanda Rainey standing behind the counter|Owner of Goldie's Bagels

Everything and the New York-style bagel

Earlier this year, Goldie’s Bagels transformed from pop-up shop located inside local restaurant Pizza Tree, owned by Amanda Rainey and John Gilbreth, to an expanded eatery with a...

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Here’s how interest rate increases affect our daily lives

With many subjects in the news vying for our attention — from the stock market fluctuations, to inflation, or that whole election thing last month — one maybe-not-so-sexy...

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer

Kids often have the best insights about the splendor of the holiday season. They certainly ask the best questions—and, no, the questions aren’t always about gifts. (Well, not...

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In the beginning: A publisher’s journey

I’ve been in marketing and media in one form or another for 24 years. I spent 11 years in radio, worked for two agencies, owned my own consulting...

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Gifts Galore: VAC sponsors spread holiday cheer

Community volunteers and Voluntary Action Center staff filled the gymnasium at Broadway Christian Church with donated holiday gifts on Dec. 5, then launched VAC’s 39th annual gift drive...

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Making Kids’ Day Dreams Come True

Since 2014, Day Dreams Foundation has provided more than $260,000 in scholarships and equipment to more than 550 Columbia youths. This support has allowed the youth to pursue...

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Started from the bottom, now we’re here.

Our loyal readers and followers know that each issue of COMO Magazine follows a specific theme. This theme is mostly in place to keep our creative brains on...