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Taylor

Let’s hear it for the kids! 

If it hasn’t already been abundantly clear in previous letters, my favorite job is being a mom. I have been blessed with the three most incredible kids. All...

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Celebrating Similarities and Differences

It’s important for our community to know that Columbia Public Schools is focused on achievement and believes in high expectations for its scholars.  In a period of time...

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The most wonderful time of the year.

Hello COMO! This is one of my most favorite times of the year: 20 Under 40!  This is also the first year that we have moved this event...

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‘Budtenders’ and bringing back the general store

In the March 2023 issue of COMO Magazine, you’ll learn about all kinds of whiz bang discoveries, medical breakthroughs, engineering feats — the latest and greatest coming out...

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The Winds of Change

“Innovation” has been the name of the game for the last three years, at least. When the world tells you that you no longer can operate the way...

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Let’s innovate.

Innovation is making changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. As much as we hate looking backward, and as tired of the “C”...

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Celebrating Our Anniversary: One Year as City Manager

Recently, I celebrated a very special anniversary as January 15, 2023, was my one-year anniversary as the city manager for the City of Columbia. My first year in...

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Politics as Entertainment in COMO

There’s plenty of home-grown drama right here in our backyard The classic comedy and tragedy masks of theatre represent the range of emotions in entertainment.  Modern television news...

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Erica’s Picks in COMO

One of the things I love most about Columbia is the endless array of things to do for entertainment. When we planned this issue, the topic was really...

Dennis Gates

I am the entertainment.

With this career, I have been blessed to experience some amazing opportunities and meet some incredible people. My best buddy, Charles, and I were able to meet MU’s...