a man and women in scrubs pose in a medical office

Cory and Misha Shea

How did you meet? Misha: We met back in 2000 when we were both working…

a male patient casually sitting in a medical grade patient chair against stark white walls

A Groundbreaking Treatment

While the use of psychotherapy and antidepressants have shown vast improvement in some people who…

a women smiling in front of a bunch of flowering trees outside

If You Can Break It, You Can Make It

Off Rollins Road, you may have noticed a small automotive shop with a large, bright…

close up of a two hands using a galvanized Iron Queen Bee Catcher Clip Queen Cage Clip in an attempt to capture a queen bee from a beehive

New Bee-ginnings

Missouri is an agriculture state, but in order to keep that agriculture going, a healthy…

beef pierogi served on a blue and white serving dish on a white lace tablecloth covered table

Á La Polonaise

Nestled in a small, unassuming yet cozy building lit by a neon sign, Café Poland…

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illustration sketch of the exterior of a new construction white house with wood trim and a black roof

Painting Houses

Matt Bear is one of those exceptional people who seemingly does it all: He’s a…

Shelly Farnen takes a selfie with the bell and Meg Wagler behind her

Ringing in a New Narrative

Burrell Behavioral Health is a community mental health center with a mission of forming meaningful…

a male artist named "Derek B Fox" painting at a small canvas resting on his wooden easel

Professor by Day, Artist by Night

It can be easy to think that art and science are binary opposites, one ruled…

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extreme close up of a bug

Just a Little Closer

Most people agree that nature is beautiful, but Columbia resident Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi thinks it’s even more beautiful close up.

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exterior of a small cottage style house that is one story and has a wooden roof

Living History

If you’ve lived in Columbia for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve…

aerial view of downtown Columbia, Missouri

Favorite Places

Ernie’s Cafe My go-to is Ernie’s Café! There are several reasons why it’s my favorite,…

three copies of a yellow book with the title "Fuzz" by Mary Roach

Skylarking

One of the most interesting sections of Skylark Bookshop is up on the mezzanine floor,…