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Paws-itively Delicious

How it Began When Kyle Schlosser found himself unemployed during the 2009 recession, he and his wife, Jessica, decided to make their “back-burner dream” a reality and opened...

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Booches the Legacy that Lives On

The universal and inevitable response to the question “What’s Booches?” is always accompanied by a jaw drop and genuine gasp of shock. At Booches in downtown Columbia, there...

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Conley House

Tucked away in the middle of MU’s campus, the Sanford Conley House serves as a reminder of the rich history found in Columbia. Citing the house as a...

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Richard & Ann Hawkins Gentry

Let’s meet Richard and Ann Hawkins Gentry, a pioneering couple whose union changed the history of Columbia and Missouri forever. If you’ve driven through Gentry County or attended...

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A Century of Health Care

One hundred years ago, Boone County Hospital hosted a celebratory grand opening of its new building. The 40-bed hospital was built in the wake of a worldwide pandemic,...

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CPS Inspires Creativity

When it came to local schoolchildren’s contribution to CoMo 200, Columbia’s official bicentennial celebration, CPS Social Studies and Language Arts Coordinator Joy Bess and her fellow representatives were...

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Swingin’ into Summer

Once Upon A Child . . . a real life fairytale. Offering 70% off retail prices and cash on the spot, Once Upon A Child buys and sells...

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Bringing Joy with Kona Ice

The Beginning In 2013, Cathy and Chris Cook were scouting downtown Columbia for the perfect spot to open a bar or restaurant. Cathy was working on her PhD...

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1-2-3, what do you see?

Are there harmonicas?Yes, there are three.  A kaleidoscope behind timerunning out! One unicorn with magic powers anda fluffy bunny hiding behinda flower.   One dinosauror five? Goodness sakes,...

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Rainbow House

From her office window, Janie Bakutes can see children playing on the playground, and it reminds her of why she does what she does. With 17 years spent...