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Odd Jobs: Crew works behind-the-scenes to provide flawless day at polls

I’m proud of many things in my life, one of which I share with my…

Central Missouri Community Action gets creative with programs, funds

Most mid-Missouri residents first hear about Central Missouri Community Action when they’re in danger of…

Amid rising costs, Missouri analyzes Massachusetts model

In April 2006, Massachusetts passed legislation that would provide nearly universal health care coverage to…

Comedy club Web site gets makeover

The young patrons of Déjà Vu Comedy Club, equipped with increasingly sophisticated cell phones, digital…

Odd Jobs: Day at flower shop triggers fragrant memories

What’s your favorite flower? Mine is the lilac. During my childhood, each year after spring…

Columbia’s new airline takes off

The Columbia Regional Airport held an open house on Oct. 5, the first day of…

With some effort, REDI shows cooperation brings great things

Media reports might lead you to believe our civic organizations rarely get along, but nothing…

University Hospital celebrates half-century anniversary

The opening of University Hospital 50 years ago supposedly put to rest a long-simmering battle…

Rigors of home schooling make anchor job seem like child’s play

After Teresa Snow teaches her four children — two sets of twins — their home…

Podcasting medium could be described as do-it-yourself radio

Do you own an iPod or know someone who does? Have you ever seen anyone…

State Farm in Columbia turns 50

Terry Lloyd was hired in 1970 as a seamstress for the State Farm Insurance Co.…

Quality Assurance: Small business benefits from Six Sigma

During the last few decades, quality assurance has taken many forms, including Six Sigma and…