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Cookin’ with Hoss: Roasted Country-Style Ribs with Arrabbiata Orzo

Well, we’re about to transition to fall. Temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter, and my garden is putting out its last gasps of life for the season....

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Dealership or Do-It-Yourself?

Among car enthusiasts in Columbia, it’s common to hear The Tuning SPOT as a recommended automotive shop. The main reason is that it’s uniquely a do-it-yourself shop. It...

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Turning Grief Into Guidance

Imagine watching someone you love slip away — not because of age alone, but because of a disease doctors sometimes have trouble naming correctly. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)...

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Your Guide to the Four Common Hydrangeas

  • Sponsored by Rost, Inc.

The world of Hydrangeas may seem overwhelming but really, there are just 4 common types of Hydrangea. Each one has specific pruning, watering, and sun requirements and have...

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Umbrella Insurance Offers Peace of Mind During Life’s Unexpected Storms

  • Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance

You are a genuinely good person. You have no desire to hurt others, and you would likely never do anything on purpose to harm someone. Still, situations can...

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Champion for Public Health

When Kari Utterback stepped into her leadership role as the human services manager for the Columbia-Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services in June 2024, she...

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Where to Find COMO’s Food Trucks

Food trucks. They began as a coastal trend about 15 years ago but have now made their way to mid-sized and even small cities across the country. How...

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The Last Word: 2025 20 Under 40

What did the recognition of being a 20 Under 40 winner mean to you, and how would you describe the experience? Being named to the 2017 20 Under...

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(Re)Discover COMO: Cafe Berlin, Hitt Records, Hexagon Alley

  • Sponsored by Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Cafe Berlin Here’s a cool cafe that serves up carefully sourced, hearty breakfast and lunch options with a hipster vibe at 220 N. Tenth St. Make it a...

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Celebrating the Power of Arts and Culture in Columbia

In June, I hosted a “Let’s Talk Local” conversation focused on arts, tourism, and the creative economy. We gathered in the Friends Room at the Daniel Boone Regional...