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Crab Rangoon Dip by Hoss Koetting

Cookin’ With Hoss – Crab Rangoon Filling

Have you ever ordered crab rangoon at your favorite Chinese restaurant? You get crispy little…

Barbara Buffaloe at the Jiangsu American Heartland Cities Cooperation

Forging Global Connections

As the mayor of Columbia, Missouri, I recently had the privilege of representing our vibrant…

Kim with her greatest supporters, her parents.

Keeping Up With The Joneses

Grab your kale chips kids and get settled in for this year’s health and wellness…

headshot of a man named Brian Yearwood inside of a office building

Be Well

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses the pursuit of wellness in Columbia Public Schools.

Friends chatting over coffee at restaurant.

A Daily Journey Beyond New Year’s Resolutions

As we find ourselves at the top of 2024, it’s natural to wonder how time…

Group of friends toasting champagne glasses

Cheers to the Holidays: A Culinary Journey with Blartha

Adonica Coleman takes us on a culinary journey as she reflects on the whirlwind of 2023 and celebrations with friends.

Professional headshot of a women smiling named Kim Ambra against a white background

From Plates to Pages

As I sit down to introduce this edition of COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times,…

Bright red apple cut out on blue background.

Serving Our Scholars

Did you know Columbia Public Schools serves more than 2.4 million meals to scholars each…

Students and teacher having a conversation at classroom

Nonprofits Make Columbia and Its Public Schools Better 

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses how nonprofits are helping the Columbia community and its public schools better.

Kim Ambra

Dear Local Nonprofit Heroes

COMO Mag’s editor thanks our local nonprofit community.

headshot of Pam Ingram

The Transformative Power of Nonprofits: My Personal Journey

Adonica Coleman discusses her personal journey with nonprofits in Columbia, including her relationship with Pam Ingram.

Book covers of: Total Money Makeover, Thou Shall Prosper, and From Paycheck To Purpose Books

Invest in Yourself

COMO’s publisher shares her favorite finds that have helped her along her personal financial journey.