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True/False Tips from an Introvert

COMO’s editor-in-chief shares her tips on how to enjoy True/False as an introvert.

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Women of Excellence 2020

The Women of Excellence awards celebrate exceptional Columbia businesswomen who strive to continuously grow in their professional field through continued education and serving in the community.

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Wendy Reinke, PhD: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Education

COMO magazine is proud to honor University of Missouri professor Wendy Reinke, PhD as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Education.

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Cindy Whaley: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Finance

COMO magazine is proud to honor Cindy Whaley as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Finance.

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Verna Laboy: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Health Care

COMO magazine is proud to honor health educator Verna LaBoy as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Health Care.

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Heather Hargrove: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Hospitality

COMO magazine is proud to honor Heather Hargrove as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Hospitality.

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Karen M. Miller: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Professional Excellence

COMO magazine is proud to honor Karen M. Miller as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Professional Excellence.

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Carrie Gartner: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Public Service

COMO magazine is proud to honor Carrie Gartner as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Public Service.

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Brooke Sydenstricker McCarty: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Real Estate

COMO magazine is proud to honor Brooke Sydenstricker McCarty as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Real Estate.

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Marjorie A. Graf: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Retail

COMO magazine is proud to honor Marjorie A. Graf as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Retail.

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March: Briefly in the News

The latest news featuring Columbia Independent School, Boone Hospital Center, Missouri Credit Union, Welcome Home, and more.

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March: A Closer Look

This month, we take a look at three of Columbia’s newest businesses or locations – Grade A Plus, Memory Strategies, and The Whitley Co.

Customer Service With a Purr

Truman’s Bar & Grill

Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s Seafood Mixed Grill

Garden Variety

A Heart of Worship