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Acupuncture needles are neatly arranged on a wooden block, surrounded by black massage stones on a textured gray surface. A few green leaves are visible at the top edge, suggesting a calming, spa-like environment.

Getting to the Point

Acupuncturists Gina Butler and Lynn Maloney reshape health in Columbia.

A collage of diverse cultural experiences: people enjoying tea ceremonies, trying on traditional clothing, cooking, shaking hands, and interacting with children. The images depict joyful exchanges in various cultural settings.

A Welcome Homecoming

A Columbia delegation visits Hakusan, Japan, to celebrate a 30-year relationship with our sister city.

Four men stand in an industrial setting, possibly a workshop under construction. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing, including jackets and shirts. The background has construction equipment, stacked wood, and boxes.

A Strong Buzz is Brewing

The Logboat crew expands into cider and more in 2020.

A collection of vintage concert posters featuring bold, colorful designs and various band names like Fudd, Molotov Grasshopper, and Fossil. Dates and event locations are visible in dynamic fonts and graphic styles.

Behind the Scenes

An intimate look at Mid-Missouri’s community-driven music scene through the eyes of Bussen Productions.

A newly constructed house with a three-car garage, partially surrounded by snow and dirt. The front yard lacks landscaping, and a sidewalk runs in front of the property. Another house under construction is visible in the background.

To Build or Not to Build: Part 5

Local experts provide insight into putting the finishing touches on your custom home.

A man and woman sit closely, playing an acoustic guitar together. The man, in a denim shirt, strums while the woman, in a gray sweater, looks on smiling. They appear to be sharing a musical moment. The background is softly blurred.

Singing Through the Fog

The January Lanterns find love again through music.

Two people relax in a stylish room. One lies on a couch, smiling and flashing a peace sign, wearing a pink beanie and colorful outfit. The other sits on the couch arm, wearing a blue cap and green hoodie. Art and plants decorate the space.

As Green as Grass

Curtis Taylor Jr. and Marquise White open a downtown art curation and boutique space.

A woman with long, wavy red hair and bangs is wearing a red outfit. She is gazing thoughtfully to the side, standing in a softly lit room with a dark wooden cabinet and abstract artwork in the background.

Awkward Inspiration

Painter Zoe Hawk explores the eerie world of adolescence in her work.

A person with long braided hair wearing a yellow top and a necklace, smiling with their eyes slightly squinted. The background is a solid dark blue color.

Impact COMO 2019

Honoring local organizations and individuals who tirelessly give back.

Abstract image of translucent chess pieces in blue, green, and yellow on a chessboard. The overlapping colors create a layered effect, with a king in the center, flanked by other pieces like rooks, knights, and bishops. The background is white.

Strategizing Board Options

Job Point board members, along with nonprofit executive director Jessica Macy, share the scoop on strategically running nonprofit boards and what qualities make a good board member.

Cyclist wearing a helmet and sports gear rides a bike uphill on a paved road through a scenic mountainous landscape. Green hills, patches of snow, and a cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Living in the Wake

Pastor John Drage relishes each day after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in February.

Text on a light blue background reads, TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD in bold, dark blue letters.

To Build or Not to Build: Part 4

Local experts provide insight on building your custom home.

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COVID Reflections

Dirty Jobs

Murphy and Heath Challenge Buffaloe for Mayor’s Seat

CPS Board Candidates Talk Yearwood Departure, Charter Schools