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An Essential Member of the Community

Essentialz CoMo opened its downtown location in February 2021, but the journey there started many years ago. Owner Dimetrious Woods has traveled a long, challenging road to success....

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In the Spotlight: Columbia Entertainment Company

Over the past 44 years, the Columbia Entertainment Company has put 305 productions under its belt, comprised of 136 musicals and 169 plays. Now, as CEC prepares to...

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Movers & Shakers – February 2023

JACOB SCHNITZER   The Missouri Symphony (MOSY) announced esteemed conductor, composer, and director Jacob Schnitzer has been appointed to the position of Missouri Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor and...

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Romance blooms at La Takita

Every weekend, like clockwork, Downtown Columbia comes alive as residents march to their favorite bars and restaurants to indulge and imbibe.  The District is home to bars and...

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OATS Transit is more than a ride

In 87 counties around Missouri, OATS Transit buses, vans and shuttles crisscross the city streets, highways and rural roads, five days each week, and 357 days per year. ...

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The form and function of good health

Medications save lives. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors lower blood pressure by relaxing the arteries and veins. Monoclonal antibodies help control the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid and psoriatic...

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3 to try: Focusing on food and fitness

Koda’s Fit Kitchen After online orders starting coming in October 2022, Koda’s Fit Kitchen began delivering chef-prepared, healthy meals to people’s homes, offices, and workplaces. Owner Dakota Owens...

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PYSK: Mat Gass

Company/organization: Burrell Behavioral Health (Brightli is the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health) Job description People leader and advocate working to increase access to behavioral healthcare across mid-...

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Forty Years of Fitness

If you know Columbia, you’ve heard of Wilson’s Fitness Centers.  This year, Terry Wilson and his energetic team are celebrating their 40th anniversary. The key to the longevity...

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Briefly in the COMO’s news

EDUCATION Columbia Independent School board of trustees approves campus redesign plan The CIS Board of Trustees recently approved a campus redesign plan that will add an approximately 27,000...