A man and woman stand smiling behind a wooden counter in a cozy bookstore. Shelves filled with books are visible in the background, along with posters and a printer. A sign on the counter reads, Stickers $2 each.

CYSK: Joe Chevalier and Kelsey Hammond

How did you meet? Joe: We met at Kepler’s Books & Magazines in Menlo Park,…

A collage of five people. The top row features three women with long hair, all smiling at the camera. The bottom row shows a man wearing glasses beside a tiger mascot, and another man in a blue shirt smiling.

December: Movers & Shakers

Andrea Waner Andrea Waner announced she will seek election to the Columbia City Council representing…

A young man with VOTE painted on his forehead marches with others. He wears striped shirt and overalls. An American flag is carried by someone behind him. The group appears determined, walking on a rural path. Black and white photo.

December: Briefly in the News

Columbia College Gifted Collection of Photographs An anonymous donor recently gifted a collection of more…

Illustration of a clock combined with the word vote. The clock hands point to 10:10, and the overall design is in yellow and blue with a light blue abstract background.

Early Voting in Missouri

Even though virtually everyone knew it was coming, the controversy surrounding the extended counting of…

A modern crafts store interior with white walls and a tiled floor. Display tables and shelves showcase various handmade items, including jewelry, pottery, and decorations. A person stands behind the counter on the left.

Curating Creativity

There’s something about stillness that breeds creativity.  At least, that was the case for me…

A man wearing a blue Adidas tank top smiles in front of a sign with a black outline of a shape. Another man, wearing a cap, is partially visible in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors on a sunny day.

Rain or Shine

Around 5 p.m., Todd Thompson begins to run.  Parking by the Scott entrance of the…

A modern brewery interior featuring a bar with a hexagonal blue tile pattern, wooden chairs around tables, and large metal brewing tanks. The ceiling has exposed ducts and the wall is painted with bold orange and yellow diagonal stripes.

December: A Closer Look

Waves Cider Company About two and a half years into opening Logboat Brewing Co., Judson…

A realistic painting of a brown and white bulldog with expressive eyes and a wrinkled face, set against a soft blurred background.

Hound and Hue

New Zealander Shannise Finn has privately practiced art for years, but within the past year,…

Smiling woman with short hair and hoop earrings sits on a wooden chair, leaning forward with arms crossed over the backrest. She wears a light blouse and jacket, in a room with a door and window.

Impact COMO 2020

Barbra Horrell, one of Columbia’s hard working volunteers.

Aerial view of a large medical complex with multiple buildings and parking lots surrounded by trees. Residential areas and roads extend into the distance. The buildings have a mix of brown and beige exteriors.

Boone Hospital Center Enters a New Era

Aerial view of Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri

A stack of hundred-dollar bills wrapped with a large red satin ribbon, set against a plain pink background.

Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is

Money wrapped with bow

A person in a gray suit and pink tie smiling at the camera against a plain background.

PYSK: Chris Horn

Job description We partner with insurance companies around the world to meet their financial needs,…