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Sod, Seed, or Hydroseed — Which Method is the Best?

  • Sponsored by Rost, Inc.

Establishing a new lawn or renovating an existing lawn comes down a choice between sod, seed and straw, or hydroseed. These are the most common methods of establishing...

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Why Metal Roofing Systems Are A Smart Investment for Mid-Missouri Homeowners

  • Sponsored by Manor Roofing

When it comes to protecting your home from the elements, metal roofing systems offer a level of durability, beauty, and efficiency that is hard to beat—especially in a...

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The COMO Mojo: What’s occupying your brain’s real estate?

Here we are — the July “Real Estate” issue. I’ve been pondering this letter for months, mostly because I knew it would be a tricky one to write....

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Fire Up the Grill for Some Barbecue!

‘Tis the season. Bar-b-que season, that is! Time to get out on the deck, patio, or back yard, fire up the grill, and get some of your favorite...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at Battle Gardens

A colorful and aromatic display of flowering plants, most of which are native Missouri flora, offers a natural ebb and flow of life and energy....
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The Horse Whisperer

Tom Bass was Boone County’s ‘Michael Jordan’ of equestrians....
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Forged by Food

What does it mean to crave COMO? If one were to curate a tasting menu, it could go in any number of directions. Those who came here for...

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In His Hands

One of my favorite weekly activities is doing Pilates. For me, it’s 45 minutes, three days a week, of peaceful refreshment. While I’m in class with six to...

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What We Leave Behind

When I first moved to Columbia in the late ’90s to attend the University of Missouri, I didn’t know this place would become home. I certainly didn’t expect...

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(Re)Discover COMO: The Candy Factory, Murry’s, and more!

  • Sponsored by Columbia Convention and Visitor's Bureau

One recent recurring theme is that some of Columbia’s most recognizable businesses have earned a spot in the community’s heart because they have been around quite a while....