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Be Sun Savvy

Bugs are a well-documented source of irritation and disease, but they aren’t the only things to watch out for during the summer months. The sun can also cause...

What to Know About the Proposed Public Safety Sales Tax

In Columbia, we take pride in being a community that shows up for one another. Whether it’s helping neighbors, supporting our local businesses, or working together through challenges,...

What’s Growing in Plain Sight

Years ago, our family of five moved into a tiny rental for one year while the older home we had purchased underwent a major renovation. Little did I...

The COMO Mojo: The Art of Going Out

Last month, video intern Charlie Westfall and I set off on an adventure akin to Lord of the Rings in search of something arguably more exciting than the...

Growing Older … and Better

Starting today, what is one thing you could do to grow older and better? It is not the kind of question you answer on the way to something...

Beware the Bugs That Can Really Bug You

Suzanne Rothwell, associate vice president for advancement at Columbia College, knew something was wrong when she noticed that she had an itchy rash on her legs that wouldn’t...

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Columbia Housing Market Check: Where Things Stand Now

After several years of turbulent conditions during and after COVID, 2025 proved to be a year of stability in the local housing market, with 5 percent sales growth...

The COMO Mojo: Go Touch Grass

Growing up, being outdoors wasn’t something I thought much about. It was just part of my daily routine. It was built into our school schedules, of course —...

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You Matter to Me. I’m Not Going Anywhere.

I’ve been reading Wards of the State by Claudia Rowe — an investigative journalist who spent years examining the American foster care system — and a few passages...

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Shared Burden: How Much Do Your Buckets Weigh?

It’s a gift to live in a place like Columbia. Whether on the trails, at the parks, by the lakes, or beneath the quiet canopy of Stephens Lake...