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Bringing Joy with Kona Ice

The Beginning In 2013, Cathy and Chris Cook were scouting downtown Columbia for the perfect…

1-2-3, what do you see?

Are there harmonicas?Yes, there are three.  A kaleidoscope behind timerunning out! One unicorn with magic…

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Rainbow House

From her office window, Janie Bakutes can see children playing on the playground, and it…

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A Traveling Family

“Last spring, when COVID-19 happened, we had to cancel our beach trip in the summer…

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Beyond the Pose

A pumpkin seed becomes a pumpkin sprout, which then rather suddenly converts into a pumpkin…

Cats and Caffeine

Let’s say you go get a coffee at the place by the EatWell supermarket and…

Music in Hummingbirdhouse

In most people’s lives, music is a vital thread that sweeps the soul and mind…

A Tiny Kitchen With Big Flavor

Pizza Tree A Columbia native since 1999, John Gilbreth gained experience in a variety of…

We Should Start a Band

From the moment the words “we should start a band” were uttered, a series of events followed suit.

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Rescuing the Wigglebutts

For Melody Whitworth, director of Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, it all started with one dog.…

Soothing with Music

“Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted…

Rocking Out

Each summer, a group of 25 teenagers from around Columbia comes together for a seven-day…