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,…

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a man named "Jerrell jackson" in front of a mural with the outline of a person running

Jerrell Jackson: Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes

After playing for the Mizzou football team and a number of teams in the NFL,…

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black and white image of a man and women smiling for the camera

John Fabsits & Elizabeth Leatherman

How did you meet?John: Lenoir Woods — we met at the assisted living center. We…

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a firefighters personal gear resting on the ground outside of a firetruck

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

“Family” is the word that comes to mind as Tommy Goran, an alumnus of the…

exterior of a brick building with a sign that says "Sager Reeves Gallery"

An Artist by Nature, a Gallerist by Trade

The Sager Reeves Art Gallery is nestled at the heart of the North Village Arts…