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cosmetologist Kylie Phillips braiding a models hair with pink hair

Styled Strands

You don’t have to look far to see the ever-growing trend of hair braiding. Though…

close up of exterior photo of a mid century modern inspired house at sunset

Building Homes the Right Way

Aarow Building focuses on eco-friendly homes built to stand the test of time — while…

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A vibrant collage of various colorful murals featuring themes of creativity, community, and innovation. Texts like Things are made here and We are makers are visible, alongside abstract and figurative art highlighting diverse elements.

Beautifying the Community

The Loop began its street art project back in 2021. “I went back to my…

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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…