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Eyes on the Road, Hands Off Your Phone

In the year of education before citations began under Missouri’s new distracted driving law that took effect Jan. 1, Missouri Department of Transportation engineer Trent Brooks already had...

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The COMO Mojo: Lessons from the Late Shift

Since turning 16, I’ve had five, and my first one was hands-down the worst (yet, oddly enough, somehow one of the best). You guessed it — the food...

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Spring Irrigation System Activation

  • Sponsored by Rost, Inc.

Warmer days are ahead so it’s time to start thinking about Spring. Your spring to-do list may be long, but one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about...

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A Reason for Being 

When is the next one coming? What will be served? Who will be there? These questions are the talk of town among Columbia foodies and their social circles...

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Rebuilding After the Flames: Expert Fire Restoration Tips

  • Sponsored by Heartland Homes Remodeling & Roofing

A house fire can be one of the most devastating experiences a homeowner can face. The damage extends far beyond what the flames consume — smoke, soot, and...

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Dress for Success 

One of the most fundamental rules for attending a job interview is to dress professionally. This is often emphasized just as much — if not more — than...

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Good Dads in the Spotlight

Research institutions, such as the National Institution of Health (NIH), have focused more on fatherlessness since the mid-nineties. Their evidence shows that fathers can contribute uniquely to their...

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Murphy and Heath Challenge Buffaloe for Mayor’s Seat

Incumbent Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe faces three challengers in the April 8, 2025, municipal election. Challengers are longtime Columbia business owner Blair “Murph” Murphy, Tanya Heath, and write-in...

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CPS Board Candidates Talk Yearwood Departure, Charter Schools

Voters in the Columbia Public Schools on April 8 will choose two candidates from the three individuals vying for a pair of three-year terms on the board of...

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(Re)Discover COMO: True/False, Heritage Trail, and the Gateway

  • Sponsored by Columbia Convention and Visitor's Bureau

African American Heritage Trail Columbia’s African-American Heritage Trail is a two-mile walking trail in central Columbia with dozens of historical markers highlighting Columbia’s Black community. The trail is...