A collage of nine portraits featuring diverse individuals of varying ages, genders, and ethnicities, each posing against plain or dark backgrounds. The individuals display different expressions and are dressed in casual clothing.

Portraits with a Voice

With the rise of extremism and violence following the 2016 election, Valérie Berta decided enough…

A skincare jar, a spray bottle, and sprigs of lavender and yellow flowers are arranged on a light wooden surface. Green leaves are placed around the objects, creating a natural, calming composition.

Hemp & Health: How to Get Started

In the ever-expanding health and wellness industry, two new products are taking their time in…

A cozy front porch with two black rocking chairs and potted topiary trees. The entrance features a dark door with a green wreath, stone accents, white pillars, and a small mat. Shrubs line the walkway under a partly cloudy sky.

Feature Your Front Porch in COMO!

Submit your porch stories and memories for a chance to be featured in the Living…

A glass of coffee with intricate heart and tulip latte art on top, placed on a rustic wooden table.

Lattes Made with Love

Than Drage uses espresso and milk as a way to enjoy community through creativity and camaraderie.

Smiling man in a bright orange shirt with text Just Jeff.

PYSK: Jeff Spencer

Get to know Jeff Spencer, owner of Just Jeff’s in Columbia, MO.

A blue bowl filled with yellow cherry tomatoes, green bell peppers, and cucumbers sits on grass. Beside it, okra is spread out, and a ripe papaya rests on top of the vegetables in the bowl.

Growing a Community

As the summer sun continues to beam down, nature becomes the community’s best friend. The…

A man and woman smile while standing in the open doorway of a brick building with a green awning. The window displays a sign reading Cherry Street Cellar. Two potted plants flank the entrance.

Continuing the Story of Cherry Street Cellar

Ali and Dan Bauer share their love story and the evolution of the Cherry Street Cellar.

Covered patio with a stone fireplace and modern outdoor kitchen. Features include a sleek TV, comfortable wicker seating with cushions, wooden dining table, and ceiling fan. The background shows a green lawn and trees.

Fresh Ideas for an Outdoor Space

Catering company owner Matt Clervi creates an outdoor space fit for a chef.

A gloved hand holds a green spray bottle with an I Voted sticker on it against a blue map background.

Cleaner … or Dirtier?

The political battle regarding the “Clean Missouri” amendment.

A family of four stands closely together in an outdoor setting. Two young men are on either side, with the older couple in the middle. All are smiling, wearing casual clothing, and surrounded by greenery and rocks in the background.

CYSK: Jim “Hoss” and Trish Koetting

Jim “Hoss” and Trish Koetting share what it’s like to work together, what they admire most about each other, and their favorite spots in Columbia.

A wedge of cheese, a bowl of corn kernels, a wooden spoon with soybeans, and a cluster of eggs are arranged in a row on a white background.

Discovering Your Food Sensitivities

A local doctor explains what to look for and what to do if you think you have food sensitivities.

Peg Schrader holding a rabbit

The Companionship of Rabbits

For one local woman, pet rabbits have become essential companions over the years.