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A Growing Community of Holistic Learners

To understand the charming City Garden School, you must first understand its background and origination. The City Garden School is inspired by Waldorf Education, which is based upon...

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Teaching Columbia’s Future Chefs

In 2014, Ashley Nichols used her self-taught kitchen expertise and founded Back 2 Basics Cooking, a program that offers beginning-level cooking classes for ages 3 and up. “I didn’t...

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The Power of Support

Imagine that you are a young woman who is unexpectedly pregnant. You are homeless, lack education, and cannot turn to the father or your family for support. What...

June 1-30 in downtown Columbia.

June showcase: Drink & Dine in The District

Month-long event celebrates downtown eateries and businesses Get your forks and knives ready. The District (Downtown CID) hosts Drink & Dine to welcome locals and tourists alike to...

June 1-30 in downtown Columbia.

Montminy Gallery welcomes new director 

Longtime fiber artist and instructor Betsy Roe assumes vital role  The Boone County History & Culture Center has successfully recruited Betsy Knabe Roe as the new director and...

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An Essential Link

Trotting down the halls of the University of Missouri Children’s Hospital, Link the therapy dog spreads joy and smiles to both patients and staff alike, a role he...

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Inspire Hope, Promote Wellness  

Compass Health Network adopts a person-centered, integrated approach to health care that focuses on treating the whole person. That description sums up the nonprofit healthcare organization’s approach to...

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Celebrating Similarities and Differences

It’s important for our community to know that Columbia Public Schools is focused on achievement and believes in high expectations for its scholars.  In a period of time...

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Building Community Through Art

One of the best artistic options for kids has seemingly sprung up from underground in downtown Columbia. Art Underground Downtown is a place for kids of all ages...

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Coming Up in COMO: 47 things to do

We’ve rounded up a few (well, 47 or so) things you can do in and around Columbia from now until next week, plus a handful of events even...