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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.

Turkey vulture showing wingspan from Raptor Rehabilitation Project at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Under Their Wing

The golden eagle Myria was a rare and magnificent sight in Missouri. According to the…

A montage of images illustrates the fun of the annual Harvest Hootenanny.

Kick up your heels for the 15th annual Harvest Hootenanny

Morphing from something resembling a small street fair a decade and a half ago to…

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Samantha’s Bazaar

COMO foodie and author invokes wonder with cookbooks, new and old.

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Off the (Smart)phone

New Columbia Public Schools policy seeks to mitigate distractions.

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Charter Schools in Boone County?

The legislature’s massive education bill authorized expanding the alternative school model.

Lucky and Bean Baby the Guinea Pigs

Adventures in Science

An inside look at the Jefferson Middle School Zoo.

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Destined to Flourish

Shelter for homeless, traumatized teens focuses on safety and life skills.

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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…

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Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice   

Years ago, when the Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City offered a free opportunity…

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Columbia is an Athletic City in Motion

It’s hard to miss the fact that Mizzou has a football team, but the truth…