pigs snuffling in a field in a pen with bales of hay in the fbackground

Tiny Farming

In the wake of COVID-19, people are becoming more concerned about where their food comes…

A large group of mostly men belonging to the Columbia Disc Golf Club in a park

Throwing Golf

Before 2020, disc golf was one of those relatively unknown sports that needed a built-in…

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From Firefighter to Landscaping Pro

Lance Lanier’s story is one of entrepreneurial spirit and a never-quit attitude.  In 2016, the…

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What’s the Scoop?

It was during the cicada swarm in 2011 when business really started to boom for…

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outdoor picnic on a rug alongside a lake

More Than Just a Blanket and a Basket

If a woven basket and checkered blanket is what comes to mind when you think…

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stage in front of a red barn at night with one light focused on one young performer on the stage

Putting the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Theatre’

Established in 1973, Maplewood Barn Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization located in Nifong Park…

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Two teachers with little kids gathered around a small table outside

The Advantage of a Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) helps empower people and improve their quality of life through…

A women named Corey Buckman standing in front of shelves holding sewing supplies

Vintage Designs, Timeless Style

Gracefully Made Boutique offers custom, handmade children’s clothing and accessories. All the clothes and bows…

women resting in front of a couch on the floor with a baby playing besides her

Aid to Ease the Baby Blues

Many claim that having a child is the most wonderful experience in the world. But…

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a man holding a puppy and a women stand in a field

The Purrfect Family

When Alex Schwartz and Sadie Thibodeaux arrive home after a long day at work, they…

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View from the second level overlooking the living room and loft area

Contemporary Luxury

At the southeast corner of West Broadway and Stadium is a 4-acre estate with two…

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view of a wooden table filled with homestyle food such as fried chicken, green beans, sweet tea, gravy, and more

A Secret Family Recipe for Success

In the case of the Claysville Store, the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by…