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A vibrant food truck with floral patterns is parked on a sunny street. A small group of people stand nearby, looking at the menu. Lush green grass and trees surround the area, with a clear blue sky above.

Rolling in With Baja-Midwest Fusion

Originally from Baja, California, George Nickols, the proprietor and chef de cuisine for Lilly’s Cantina,…

A flat lay of workout essentials on a dark background, including a pair of gray running shoes, blue shorts, a gray duffle bag, water bottles, energy snacks, a patterned headband, and supplements.

Gear Up   

Academy Sports & Outdoors – Columbia 2651 Trimble Rd | 573-256-3600 | academy.com Alpine Shop…

A person wearing gloves is using a syringe to handle dark liquid near a white, medical centrifuge machine on a countertop. The machine has a digital display, lid, and a small open compartment for inserting the syringe.

Quick Healers

As a college community, COMO has more than its fair share of athletes. So, sports…

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A group of people playing kickball on a sandy field. One person is about to catch or kick a red ball in mid-air. Trees and a fence line the background under a clear sky.

Purr-fect Day for Some Kickball

Kick It for Cats is an adult kickball tournament that took place earlier this summer.…

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A large brick house with a sloped roof is surrounded by lush green trees. An American flag is mounted on a pole in the front yard. The scene is bright and sunny, with a circular driveway and well-maintained lawn.

Home Team Advantage

Have you ever dreamt of designing and building a home with every cool feature imaginable?…

Harpo’s Bar & Grill Nacho Mama

Game Day Grub

CJ’s Hot Wings w/ bleu cheese dressing, celery, & carrots 704 E Broadway – 573-442-7777…

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Aerial view of a park with multiple baseball fields arranged in a circular pattern. The fields are surrounded by green grass, pathways, trees with autumn foliage, and a central pavilion area. A small lake is visible in the top left corner.

Where there’s a League for Everyone

For so many of us, reminiscing on childhood memories of summer usually conjures images of…

sculpture pieces hanging in a room

Making Art for All

Back in 1977, the Columbia City Council passed legislation to create the Percent for Art…

A medical educator assists a medical student in putting on a surgical gown in a medical lab setting

Being Part of the Change

About a year ago, due to the growing demand in operating rooms, University Hospital established…

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close up of two mules in harnesses standing outside by columns ant Jesse Hall at Mizzou in the background

MUles!

A Missouri mule is an instantly recognizable symbol of the state’s culture and history. Big-boned,…

Close up of an exterior view of a little free library stand stocked with books

Little Libraries, Big Benefits

Today, it is not uncommon to spot small, wooden libraries of all shapes and sizes…

close up of glaze swatches and blank, unglazed pottery at a local shop called the Mud Room

Discovering Your Creative Side

The Mud Room is a locally owned, fully equipped, do-it-yourself ceramic painting studio opened by…