Living

A dense forest with tall, slender trees surrounded by lush green undergrowth. A narrow dirt path weaves through the trees, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. Sunlight filters softly through the foliage.

The Art of Foraging

The thrill of eating something you procured with your own hands can give you an appetite for learning more about all the abundance nature has to offer.

People walk through an outdoor market with white tents on either side. A person carries bags, and others stroll under a partly cloudy sky. A hot air balloon floats in the distance. Trees border the scene.

Saturdays are for Snacks

A lunch made from finds at the Columbia Farmers Market.

A modern suburban house with a gabled roof, stone and stucco exterior, wooden shutters, and a two-car garage. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.

Moving into Coastal Style

Bennett and Alexis Arey enjoy living in their new custom-built home.

Three women in vintage white wedding dresses stand close together, looking at the camera. The middle woman holds a red apple. The background is dimly lit with abstract white shapes hanging above them.

To Plant a Seed

A look into the inspiration behind the GreenHouse Theatre Project’s performances.

A woman stands with a German Shepherd at an outdoor dog show. She is wearing a plaid shirt and skirt. The event is set against a backdrop of striped tents and a white fence, with people gathered in the background. The photo is in black and white.

Education vs. Training

Anne Gafke shares her 50 years of experience connecting with man’s best friend.

A stethoscope rests on a clipboard with a health insurance information form. The form includes fields for details like the insured party and policy number. The background is a pale blue.

Chamber Offers Affordable Benefits Plan

Small companies join together to provide employees with health insurance.

A round table displays plush toys and childrens books. The books feature titles about a tiger and a sloth. Small plush tigers and sloths are arranged around the books, with a pen and paper nearby.

Finding Your Roar

Author Aaron Fox releases a new children’s book.

A modern house with light wooden siding and large windows is surrounded by greenery. A small patio with a table and chairs is visible beside the house. The lush lawn and trees create a serene, natural setting.

Small but Mighty

This tiny home in the heart of Columbia was built with efficiency and style in mind.

A vibrant aquarium scene with a yellow tang, two clownfish, colorful corals, a red starfish, and diverse marine plants against a deep blue background.

A Man’s Best Fin

How Kayvon Ashrafzadeh’s carnival prize turned into a lifelong passion.

A smiling person wearing a white t-shirt and a black cap sits outdoors in front of a leafy green background. They are also wearing a red apron.

Farm to Table, Student to Chef

A local young man gets his culinary start at the Columbia Area Career Center

A large group of students wearing red shirts and beige pants sit on bleachers in a gymnasium. They hold a banner that reads Safe Sober School Ambassador Program. A wall clock is visible above, showing 6:20.

Making Everyone’s Safety a Priority

A program unique to Missouri aims to protect students from making poor choices.

An Open Book

Alex George dishes on life as an author, bookshop owner, festival founder, and world traveler.

Living

Long-Ago Neighbors Gone but Not Forgotten

Unpacking Columbia’s Self-Storage Boom

Connected by Design

Racing Against Themselves