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Advocating for COMO Beyond Our City Limits

As mayor, I have the privilege of representing our city in ways that extend well beyond our local boundaries. One of the most impactful ways has been through...

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United in Literacy 

I offer my sincere congratulations to the new 20 Under 40 class for their accomplishments in their field and for our community. As the CEO of Heart of...

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Grilled Salmon Easier than Swimming Upstream

The great migration has started! No, not the exodus of college students from our lovely town, although that is great cause to celebrate. Nor is it the return...

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Publisher’s Letter: A Lesson in Love

This is such a fun issue. Who doesn’t like animals? I mean, there are some of you that don’t like animals … but you’re also the same people...

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Reading for Relationship  

What does the Bible offer and how do I read it? Like anything written that we encounter, we must decide how to read it. Do we need to...

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Weekends Are For Resting

Is it just me or does it feel like we are all moving faster than usual and trying to accomplish more than ever? I find myself feeling exhausted...

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Who’s responsible for those 401(k) fiduciary duties? 

Jerry Seinfeld memorably turned the idea of being responsible on its head during the “The Blood” episode of his ‘90s TV show. Small business owners take on responsibility...

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Cookin’ With Hoss: Texas Caviar

It’s just around the corner. Yes, the summer soiree season is coming right up, and you can’t do anything about it, so you might as well be prepared....

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Ready to get away? Try a COMO staycation

In my role as mayor, one of my favorite tasks to do is provide the welcome at visiting conferences and large meetings being hosted in Columbia. Often when...

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Questions and Arrows  

What is prayer and how do we pray? Such a good question. Like any relationship we have, we need communication to build intimacy and trust. Being in a...