Voices

4
Erica Pefferman

Ready? Set! Where?

I have grown up around sports my whole life. Although, not in the way one…

Two men embracing during worship

Created to Love. Called to Serve. 

It was a normal Monday and a co-worker and I headed out to lunch. When…

Mayor Buffaloe works with a student as part of Columbia Public Schools’ Partners in Education program.

The Mayor’s Core Values: Service, Trust, and Joy

In the two years I have worked as Columbia’s mayor, there are two questions that…

Erica Pefferman

The More You Know 

In the fall of 2021, upon hearing that Ian Thomas was not to run for…

Mayor Buffaloe poses with the U.S. mayors delegation at Villa La Grange, a historical landmark in Geneva, Switzerland.

Advocating for COMO Beyond Our City Limits

As mayor, I have the privilege of representing our city in ways that extend well…

Andrew Grabau speaking at 20 Under 40

United in Literacy 

I offer my sincere congratulations to the new 20 Under 40 class for their accomplishments…

Grilled Southwest Salmon with Avocado Relish

Grilled Salmon Easier than Swimming Upstream

The great migration has started! No, not the exodus of college students from our lovely…

Erica Pefferman

Publisher’s Letter: A Lesson in Love

This is such a fun issue. Who doesn’t like animals? I mean, there are some…

Reading for Relationship  

What does the Bible offer and how do I read it?   Like anything written…

The Happiness Project | Book Mockup by Marcinjarka

Weekends Are For Resting

Is it just me or does it feel like we are all moving faster than…

Man in tie working with a calculator and financial documents

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

Jerry Seinfeld memorably turned the idea of being responsible on its head during the “The…

Cowboy Caviar

Cookin’ With Hoss: Texas Caviar

It’s just around the corner. Yes, the summer soiree season is coming right up, and…