Part 1: HHS is born and comes to grapple with its original sin. Next year, Hickman High School will graduate its 100th set of Kewpies. This is also a period of transition for Columbia’s grandest, oldest public high. Many veteran teachers retired in the wake of COVID-19, and many more are getting close to […]
Strawberry Shortcake, Gooseberry Pie: Looking Toward Its 100th Year Is Hickman High Read More »
Through gongs, singing bowls, and guided breathwork, a local studio explores how vibration and intention can help reset the nervous system. In certain pockets of Columbia, you might hear it before you see anything — a low metallic hum, the resonance of a gong, and drumbeats that rise and fall like a steady breath.
WE ASKED OUR FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS…. Who or what are the people or places that have defined Columbia’s past or present story? Feel free to also name a future leader who might leave a lasting legacy. Part of the birth story of Uncle Tupelo which turned into two bands, with Wilco still kicking it hard
Rocheport, a small, historic village with a population of around 200, is located along Missouri’s Katy Trail, a rail-to-trail extending from Machens in St. Charles County to Clinton in Henry County. Rocheport not only has historic 19th-century homes and buildings, but also the famous MKT Tunnel, a 243-foot-long tunnel located near the western edge of
Mount Nebo Baptist Church: A Surviving Black Missouri Heritage Monument Read More »
The ‘why?’ behind my photographic journey through Columbia. Over 25 years ago, I started photographing downtown Columbia in earnest. It was my dad who got me started in photography and who, on my 12th birthday, presented me with a Nikon film camera and a 50mm lens. For years, this was the only camera I
Self-Taught Artist Rick “Gumby” Brummet Has an Eye for Whimsy If you’ve ever driven down Green Meadows Road in Columbia, chances are you’ve spotted one of the coolest yards ever. Who in the world lives here, you ask? Rick Brummet, better known to many around Columbia as “Gumby,” has one of those larger-than-life personalities
Earlier this month, I woke up to an email from my mom. The subject line read: Fw: my bookkkk. Half-asleep but curious, I opened the attachment, not expecting to discover a 4,867-word story I had written in 2013 on my grandpa’s desktop computer while visiting him and my grandma in Michigan. I still remember
The COMO Mojo: Where You’ve Been and Where You’re Going Read More »
You’re undertaking a major site renovation. The plans are drawn, the budget is set, and after months of dreaming and detailed planning, it’s time to bring the project to life. You’ve already invested significant resources—so how do you move smoothly from concept to finished product? For major projects with a wide range of materials, we
Phase by Phase – The Breakdown of a Landscape Build Read More »
Columbia is near and dear to my heart because it’s my hometown. I graduated from Rock Bridge High School and went on to graduate from Mizzou and started my career with Shelter Insurance® right here in Columbia. The early days of my career with Shelter took me to Oklahoma, but I eventually came back to
Cultivating Community: My Journey of Leadership and Service in Columbia Read More »
Have you had your legumes today? Chances are you have, although you may not know it. Legumes are edible seeds from the Leguminosae family, which are seeds that split in two, as opposed to grains that are seeds from grasses, which have a “one-piece” seed. Examples of grains are wheat, rice, and corn. Examples of
