The 20 Under 40 Issue
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It’s hardly a secret that spending habits and social outings have shifted dramatically in recent years, especially following the COVID pandemic in 2020. Quarantines, supply shortages, inflation, and...
In a quiet studio, a longarm quilting machine hums as Carol Sexton guides layers of fabric beneath the needle. Thread moves across the surface in looping lines and...
“Few in the nineteenth century doubted that grave dangers lurked behind the foolish hopes of some that young women could achieve success in higher education. As late as...
It looks like we’re in full-on spring in COMO! There’s the roller-coaster weather that we’re famous for, but hopefully we are done with the seriously cold temps until...
Suzanne Rothwell, associate vice president for advancement at Columbia College, knew something was wrong when she noticed that she had an itchy rash on her legs that wouldn’t...
Anyone referring to the state champion bur oak tree in the Missouri riverbottoms in McBaine as “just a tree” is probably asking for a fight. It’s basically the...
Mid-Missouri has no shortage of nurseries to supply your yard or business with healthy, beautiful plants. But one nursery, CMSE Giving Gardens, a subsidiary of Central Missouri Subcontracting...
After several years of turbulent conditions during and after COVID, 2025 proved to be a year of stability in the local housing market, with 5 percent sales growth...
As the sun sets on Missouri’s grasslands and prairies, you can see — if you’re lucky — dozens of tiny flashing lights on the butts of the beloved...
Growing up, being outdoors wasn’t something I thought much about. It was just part of my daily routine. It was built into our school schedules, of course —...