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Corrine Smith Manager Of Columbia Farmers Market With Mayor Buffaloe

2024 in COMO: Tackling Challenges, Laying Groundwork for the Future  

As 2024 draws to a close, we can proudly reflect on the progress we’ve made…

A Platter Of Bbq Shrimp And Sauce Prepared By Hoss

Cookin’ With Hoss: Cajun BBQ Shrimp

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. How many times have you heard that…

Super Nova Crepe And Matcha From Eat Crepe Love

A Taste of Community

Our associate editor — a self-proclaimed foodie — dishes on the December issue Hi, readers!  …

A Woman In A White Blouse Sitting And Resting holding her head

The Unshakeable Kingdom

Where can we find peace when our world is unraveling? It was July of 1993.…

Hoss Apple Raspberry Pie Whole

Cookin’ With Hoss: Apple Raspberry Pie

It’s come a long way, baby! From the legendary “forbidden fruit” that plunged humankind into…

Two people hands holding pens and discussing A Budget contract

How The United Way Community Impact Model Works 

At Heart of Missouri United Way, our mission is simple yet powerful — to improve…

City Of Columbia Missouri Mayor Barbara Buffaloe In A Conversationg

Do Good By Leading With Authenticity

The season of gratitude and reflection will soon be upon us. It’s a time when…

Small Girl With Grandparents Sitting Indoors Celebrating Christmas Together, Bible Reading.

Inhabit Christmas

How can we live the story of God this season?   As I sit in front…

Headshot of a women named Erica Pefferman

The Curvy Road to Financial Freedom

This is always a challenging issue for me to write every year. We do a…

Hoss Chicken Dijon food

Cookin’ with Hoss: Chicken Cream Sauce  

This was always a busy time of year. With the seasonal change came the influx…

Man and Woman Looking at Computer Screen

Financial Stability: A Complex Challenge, Strategy, And You

In Columbia and throughout central Missouri, financial stability remains a significant challenge for many vulnerable…

City Council Interns Marcello Sieverin and Lacey Salazar.

Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks 

City Council Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks