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What Are the New College Football Rules?

Everybody ready for some football? Hard to believe how quickly the season rolls around, but here we are. I have been asked to discuss the new NCAA football...

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Preparing for the Future

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...

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Murphy and Heath Challenge Buffaloe for Mayor’s Seat

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...

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The Ultimate Galentine’s Guide

“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...

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A Historic Haven Right in Downtown 

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...

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Columbia City Council Election Petitions Available for Pick Up

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...

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City/County Health Dept. Director Browning to Retire in October

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...

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MR340: Scores of Paddlers Ready for Annual River Race

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...

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Local Gallery Showcases Missouri Artists

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...

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Ready to Ride: Pedaler’s Jamboree Turns 15

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,...