4
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…

overview of a lunch tray filled with food resting on a wood table

Satisfying Standards

During the worst years of the Great Depression, food was in short supply and work…

illustration of a bunch of vaccine bottles with blue background

With COVID-19 cases rising, what are Boone County’s vaccine rates?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been rising, both in Missouri and across the country. The Centers…

close up shot of a badge belonging to animal control in Columbia, Missouri

Paw Patrol

Though many people think they know what it’s like to work in animal control, it’s…

17
A chef tops a chili dog with mustard

hotDOG!

Although Just Jeff’s started as a one-man show — hence the name — Jeff Spencer…

Illustration of round stickers with the text "I voted" against a pink background

Election Season’s Must-Have Accessory

Every two years, the Boone County Clerk’s office holds an ‘I Voted’ sticker competition that’s…

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…

7
exterior wide angel shot of a outdoor stone and brick fireplace next to a lake

From Firefighter to Landscaping Pro

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

10
Illustration of a green wall filled with a gallery of framed artwork

What’s the Scoop?

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