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…

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,…

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,…

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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…