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Inc. - Pros and cons of dry laid patios.

Swimming Pools are the Ultimate Summer Fun Zone

As temperatures start to increase and become unbearable during the summer, the same thought crosses our mind. How can I cool off? Swimming pools are one of the...

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Behind the Green Curtain: Italian Eatery Opens in Old Jail 

An adventure into the center of Endwell Taverna....
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Cookin’ With Hoss: The Trish Sandwich

It’s the time of year when the weather is miserable, and people tend to eat lighter and refrain from using their ovens. On the positive side — produce...

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The Recycle Cycle

From the gaping south entrance, the structure could easily be mistaken for an airplane hangar — albeit one that needs some serious tidying up. To the east, a...

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Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’  

Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’ in Downtown Columbia for students...
Cody Finley’s artful representation at the corner of Ninth and Broadway pays homage to colorful native plants.

Outside the (Traffic) Box

Public art keeps downtown Columbia colorful and vibrant, as Cody Finley's traffic box shows....
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Compassionate Canines

In the Beginning   The domestication of canines began some 15,000 years ago, transforming dangerous predators into productive workers and comforting companions. What we don’t know, exactly, is...

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The Wild Side

Deep in the heart of the Midwest, there is a plethora of coyotes and raccoons and bears — oh my! But within closed doors and warm homes, it...

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Advocating for COMO Beyond Our City Limits

As mayor, I have the privilege of representing our city in ways that extend well beyond our local boundaries. One of the most impactful ways has been through...

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United in Literacy 

I offer my sincere congratulations to the new 20 Under 40 class for their accomplishments in their field and for our community. As the CEO of Heart of...