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Norm Stewart Classic Showcases Top Prep Players

Mizzou’s nationally ranked No. 1 recruiting class for 2025 will be well represented at this weekend’s Norm Stewart Classic at Mizzou Arena. The Classic, now in its 18th...

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Good as Gold

As autumn sets mid-Missouri ablaze beneath crystal-blue skies, wisps of cirrus clouds float by, and savory smoke plumes from tailgate grills, few would dispute that it’s the region’s...

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Stand & Deliver

“Glossophobia.” That’s the term for the fear of public speaking. Most people probably aren’t familiar with the word, but statistics indicate that a whopping 75 percent of them...

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Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity is a gift when it comes calling. But for some, opportunity never comes knocking because they have no door. They also don’t have walls, a roof, or...

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Seniors Supporting Seniors

Pamela Hildebrand and Anita Nugent feel as close as any family members to one another. “Pam is the sister I never had,” Nugent said. “She’s the sister I...

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Stirring Up Support

Off Highway 163 sits Pierpont General Store. It’s a place where country charm meets community spirit. On any given weekend, you’ll find live music, the smell of grilled...

The interior of Columbia Art League, showing a recent art exhibit.

Columbia Art League: Anchoring Our Art Scene for 50 Years

A legacy is the long-lasting impact of events that occurred in the past. As Columbia’s oldest, continuous arts nonprofit, the Columbia Art League (CAL) certainly has left its...

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Fingerprints on Columbia

Ray Beck helped orchestrate the city’s growth for almost 50 years....
July 23

Ribbon-Cutting Launches Columbia Restaurant Week

Food lovers across mid-Missouri have a new reason to dine out this summer as local organizations launch the first-ever Columbia Restaurant Week (CRW), taking place July 25 through...

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Built to Last 

Columbia is full of architectural gems, but few areas capture the city’s layered past like the neighborhood along West Broadway. Lined with homes that reflect more than a...