While trade and technical education programs have been around for many years, leaders at the helm of area career and technical education programs say that students of all ages are taking a fresh look at the benefits of practical, hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them to enter the job market. Though technical and trade education […]
Incumbent Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe faces three challengers in the April 8, 2025, municipal election. Challengers are longtime Columbia business owner Blair “Murph” Murphy, Tanya Heath, and write-in candidate Lucio Bitoy. Buffaloe won the mayor’s seat in 2022, garnering 43 percent of the vote. She is the city’s second female mayor and previously served the
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“Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies,” said Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) in a 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation. Fifteen years ago, Knope introduced Galentine’s Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating female
The iconic Tiger Hotel, with its rooftop marquee lighting up the Columbia skyline, has become a beacon of both history and hospitality in Missouri. Dating to 1928, The Tiger Hotel was considered a lavish option for travelers and locals. The storied hotel has dominated the skyline since its 2014 renovation, blending the best of modern
Residents who wish to run for City Council for Ward 3, Ward 4, or mayor (City Council Member At-Large) must file a petition for office with the City Clerk’s Office. Petitions and instructions are available to be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the city clerk’s
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Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning will retire from the city of Columbia effective Oct. 11, 2024, after twenty-five years of service to the community. The city manager’s office announced the news in a September 4 news release. Browning began her public health career in Yuma, Arizona, where she worked HIV prevention for
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More than 500 boats and nearly 700 racers will begin the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 river race at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Participants will paddle 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles in non-motorized boats, kayaks, and canoes in a four-day race to the finish line. “The Missouri American Water
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Contemporary artworks were donated by Simmons Bank The State Historical Society of Missouri recently opened a new exhibition that includes contemporary artworks by Missouri artists in the SHSMO Art Gallery. The public is invited to an opening reception set for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the State Historical Society’s Center for Missouri Studies, 605
Fifteen years ago, Iowa native Mike Denehy developed an unparagoned notion that birthed a significant event that became part of Columbia’s civic DNA. Growing up riding his bike, camping, and going to music festivals eventually sparked his epiphany. “I had decided to mash it all together,” Denehy said with a smile during the run-up to
Ralph Terwelp finds vintage stories from well-bolstered seats Have you ever thought about the stories that your furniture could tell? Do you have a furniture piece that is your favorite and reminds you of some beautiful memories from past family events? Or is there a chair stored in your basement because it needs some repair
