In This Issue
It’s a little-known fact that with eight teams and thirty-two players, Columbia boasts the largest Blitzball league in the nation; and it is managed much like professional sports...
Years ago, when the Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City offered a free opportunity for kids to lace up some ice skates and get on the ice,...
It’s hard to miss the fact that Mizzou has a football team, but the truth is that Columbians of all ages and skill levels are flocking to fields,...
The idea of burning out had been chirped in my ear so frequently that I needed a little treat — after all, I’d earned it — to erase...
Animals crave and thrive on exercise, just like people do. One local business makes it a mission to ensure all pets receive the care, attention, and activity that...
A few weeks ago, I texted my husband around lunchtime. The text read, “This morning was exactly what I needed. Time alone in an empty house. No TV...
As I sit down to reflect on the essence of our community, one word comes to mind: Teamwork. The sight of my son’s fifth-grade basketball team giving it...
My, how things have changed. I can remember my first trip to Faurot Field. It was 1976, and a good friend’s dad was a high school coach. In...
Sports tourism is an integral part of the city of Columbia’s economy. Our Parks and Recreation Department continues to emphasize sports and the development of athletic facilities as...
There’s an electric tension in the air — a mix of anticipation and the energy of the players on the court. The audience is on the edge of...