Voices

A City Forecast Amid Change

Props to John Glascock, PE, who has hit the ground running as acting city manager.…

Have You Toured Your Town?

You can live a full, well-cultured life in Columbia. We have multiple festivals: True/False Film…

A group of people dressed in black robes and lace collars, resembling Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pose for a photo. Some hold signs like Notorious and Youve been Ruth Bader Ginsburned. Onlookers and a large decorative object are in the background.

My True/False Film Fest Experience

As someone who calls Columbia home, I spent years hiding the fact that I hadn’t…

A Capitol Conversation: The House Investigator

In every election cycle, there are lawmakers who watch from the sidelines. They wait for…

Local Perspective: COMO’s Hooligans of Yesteryear

What is it about our downtown, The District, that is so f-ing awesome?! Specifically, what…

Opinion: The City’s Most Thankless Job

It would appear to be a thankless job. Wanted: a city manager for a highly-rated,…

Opinion: It’s Not a Surprise

It was destined to fail — Proposition D, the motor fuel tax increase proposal. And…

Local Perspective: MU Is Spreading Roots Throughout Missouri

When I first visited MU, one of the things that struck me about the campus…

A Capitol Conversation: The Missouri State Capitol Undergoes Restoration

If you’re like a lot of readers, your eyes — and ears — now hurt…

Eating, Baking, and Cooking on The Loop

Dreaming of and planning for the food production possibilities on The Loop. It was foodie…

A Capitol Conversation: An Overview of the Issues on November’s Ballot

The summer of our political discontent is over, and Missouri voters will soon decide who…

Opinion: Scooting Around Columbia

All of the sudden they were here — hundreds of battery-operated scooters. The scooters arrived in…