The Scene

Long before I started writing books, I used to read them, obsessively and passionately. I still do. The good news is that it is an excellent time to...

Illustrations by Tifani Carter Columbia is home to some seriously awesome trails. Whether you’re craving a scenic bike ride down the MKT, an invigorating jog along Bear Creek...

Kids and technology: How young is too young? A September 2014 article in The New York Times mentioned an earlier interview with Apple owner Steve Jobs, just as...

5 ways Pinterest brings clarity to creativity “I pinned this awesome recipe today!” “Oh my gosh, my wedding board is overflowing.” “Are you on Pinterest?” You know about...

Chris Campbell, volunteer program coordinator Chris has been with the Central Missouri Human Society for a little less than a year now, but he has already taken great...

By Jill Orr When Columbia Home told me this issue was going to be about Women at Work, I immediately thought: I’m not going to write about that....

By Kristi McCann and Angela Huhman   It’s a shame how many Columbians think Rocheport stops at the entrance to the winery and never venture out to see...

Amanda Barnes, Renee Hulshof, Tina Patel and Megan Judy on work, life and pursuing their passions No matter the size, every town seems to have its super stars,...

When I first came to work for the Central Missouri Humane Society, the shelter had been searching for a new executive director for months. In the spring of...

Dave and Nancy Griggs of Dave Griggs Flooring America have had cats for most of their lives together. “Dave loved cats, and I grew to love them as...