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Best Laid Plans: The Next Era in Zoning Codes

In 1931, the academic journal Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science…

What’s Going on in There? COMO’s Mysterious Buildings

You know how it makes you crazy when you drive by a building in Columbia…

A Guiding Hand: Columbia’s Mortgage Lenders Lead the Way

As much fun as it is to discuss such matters on a Friday night out…

Getting Dirty with the Dirt Crew

The Dirt Crew, as it’s lovingly called by some of its members, probably started on…

Real Estate Shortage: What’s Your Plan B?

Imagine you’re a first-time homebuyer seeking a starter home in Columbia. Maybe you’ve just graduated…

2017’s 20 Under 20: Samuel Baumer, Rock Bridge High School

Age: 18 Parents’ names: Clif and Michele. Post-graduation plans: Pre-nursing at College of the Ozarks.…

2017's 20 Under 20: Madison Null, Battle High School

Age: 18 Parents’ names: Kim Selting and Brian Null. Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend…

2017’s 20 Under 20: Stephanie Zhang, Rock Bridge High School

Age: 18 Parents’ names: Jingyan Xia and Qi Zhang. Post-graduation plans: I will either be…

2017’s 20 Under 20: Mekhia Thompson, Battle High School

Age: 17 Parent’s name: Francis Thompson Post-graduation plans: I’m going to the University of Central…

2017’s 20 Under 20: Shristi Bhandari Bashista, Columbia Independent School

Age: 18 Parents’ names: Rabindra and Alka Bhandari. Dream job: Not sure yet, but I…

2017’s 20 Under 20: Marc Chauvin, Battle High School

Age: 17 Parents’ names: Rebecca and Richard Ballew. Post-graduation plans: I plan to study at…

2017’s 20 Under 20: Makali Hawkins, Hickman High School

Age: 17 Parents’ names: Holly Wheatley, Josh Wheatley, Matt Hawkins, Christy Hawkins Post-graduation plans: I…