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What is your passion project?

If money was no object, what passion project would you pursue? (And if you’re already living that dream, what is it?) Does “Start a whiskey distillery count?!” Lionheart...

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Missouri’s ‘Unofficial’ State Historian is Retiring

At 76,700 square feet, the stately building at the corner of Sixth and Elm streets borders the University of Missouri-Columbia campus and the eastern edge of downtown Columbia’s...

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What’s Love Got to Do with It?   

I will confess — I do appreciate a good Hallmark movie. I like to get caught up in a story of romance occasionally. I am all for celebrating...

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Reaching for the Stars

The night sky has shone over humans for all of existence. Its vast mysteries blanket the earth each night, inspiring generations to look up. Stars, planets, galaxies, and...

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A Kitchen Full of Heart 

Entering Jowin’s Kitchen feels like stepping into a cherished memory. Vivid yet dreamlike, it’s a place you won’t want to leave once you’re seated — a crossroads between...

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Reflecting on Columbia’s Growth

When I first moved to Columbia in 1998 to attend the University of Missouri, the city had a sleepy, small-town charm that was impossible to miss. During university...

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Beef Stroganoff a la Hoss

It’s the time of year when humanity is coming out of the mid-winter doldrums. Dry January is over for the hapless souls who thought that they needed to...

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Corralling Cats on the Prowl  

Barnie was lost or abandoned. He looked and acted like any other stray cat, frightened of humans but ready to start — or end — a fight with...

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The COMO Mojo: Reimagining Your Passion

If there’s one thing January teaches us, it’s that extreme resolutions rarely stick. Yes, it’s tempting to pledge to read five books a month or hit the gym...

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A Beacon of Artistic Renewal 

Orr Street Studios is more than just a physical space for art — it’s a symbol of resilience, creativity, and community purpose. From its mission to serve as...