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The Scene

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Making an Impression

After 32 years of working for the city, Tony St. Romaine follows his passion to become a painter....
Running Is My Therapy

Sports Contenders

Five invigorating reads to energize your summer....
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Giving Back: A Sweet Partnership

The Salvation Army honors veterans with dough-nated doughnuts. Almost nothing is sweeter than getting to thank those who serve our country. Our local officers at The Salvation Army...

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Shelf Life: The Perfect American Novel

Set at MU, “Stoner” gains acclaim 20 years after the author’s death. It’s hard as a Midwesterner to not be a bit envious of the great Southern writing...

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Meet Me by the Riverfront

Washington surprises and delights with true Missouri flair. When I was young, my brother and I would complain to our parents that we were bored. (As if it...

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Shelf Life: Introducing Joe Harper

Local author Phong Nguyen’s novel adds a compelling chapter to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” The mysterious story found me a few summers back in a cemetery off...

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Giving Back: A Good Day for Roses

Giving Gardens grows beautiful plants and people. Slow down when you see the cottages. That’s the best advice for new visitors to Giving Gardens, a series of endearing...

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Shelf Life: “Haywood Micaye”

Local student published first novel in January. Most authors you hear about nowadays have their first published novels in their late prime. One student here in Columbia, however,...

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Destinations: The Best of the Wurst

The cozy town of Hermann offers good eats and plenty to drink. I had at least two good reasons to spend a day in Hermann — to experience...

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Shelf Life: A Mother’s Heart

Kate Bartel Kromann’s legacy lives on through Little Free Libraries. When Kate Bartel Kromann became a mother, her whole world changed, like it does for any mother. As...