Voices

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Get in the Game

The theme of this issue is a hot button for me. I love the heart…

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Skylarking

When Carrie Koepke and I began thinking about opening an independent bookstore in downtown Columbia,…

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We’re all in school

As a mother of five and a COMO geek, the topic of education is core…

September: Tara Talks

Let’s start with brevity. If you’re asking a cut and dry, broad question about whether…

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Keep doing better.

Keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of our editorial has remained a priority to…

August: Tara Talks

I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling. I have zero idea what the specifics…

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Columbia’s Leaders of Tomorrow

“Columbia is a community that is always working towards the future,” says Matt McCormick, president…

July: Tara Talks

I love this question. I love most questions, but this is a good one. It’s contextual,…

Kids and Kittens

OMG! I just finished reading over this issue for our last looks and finished with…

A City to Love

Everyone has things they’re passionate about. Whether it’s a hobby or an area of study,…

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Acupuncture 101

Acupuncture has become a popular type of holistic health treatment, but there is still a…

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Looking for breathtaking views and spectacular, award-winning wine? Look no further than Missouri wine country,…