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From the Research Lab to the Writer’s Keyboard

Columbia author’s literary path began with his daughter’s challenge.  Stephen Paul Sayers wishes he’d discovered…

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This Modern Temperance 

Could this be the year of the soda water?  While the majority of Americans do…

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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…

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Taste The Latest

Columbia’s dining scene is evolving. Refresh your restaurant rotation and discover new favorites.  Columbia is…

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Something to Celebrate

Columbia’s cultural melting pot embraces the holiday season.  If you have a linguistic leaning, you…

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They’re Coming!

Trader Joe’s (true), Costco (apparently not),and Buc-ee’s (nope). It turns out that the No. 1…

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Impact COMO 2024: The Winners Are …

Recognizing the people, nonprofits, and events serving as change agents in Columbia.  Columbia is built…

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Creating Something From Nothing

A journey with clay wheel throwing at Access Arts.   There’s a moment when you sit…

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Girl Power

Show-Me Central Habitat’s Women Build event is a real (em)power trip. Drive by most construction…

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Keeping Pace With the Arcade District

In the heart of Columbia, there’s a place where progress meets community and creativity merges…

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Tipping Point

Gratuities are a custom, but they can also cause a conundrum.

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Mixed Opinions

Seniors praise Boone County’s property tax freeze, but taxing entities are concerned.