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A Connective Energy

Columbia refugees share their stories and their fare at Café Berlin’s pop-up event.

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November: A Closer Look

This month, we take a look at three of Columbia’s newest businesses or locations – Housey Designs, The Job Center, and Dance2Fit with Tia.

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Building Up, Building Out

Socket keeps businesses and families connected for 25 years and counting.

Two young owls with fluffy feathers peek out from a wooden birdhouse. Their wide eyes and yellow beaks are prominent as they huddle closely together, surrounded by weathered wood.

Hoot and Holler

A nesting pair of barred owls starts their family in the trees above Marty Glaude’s driveway.

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Strategizing Board Options

Job Point board members, along with nonprofit executive director Jessica Macy, share the scoop on strategically running nonprofit boards and what qualities make a good board member.

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Thrift Store Style

Cassi Cody assembles a stunning fall outfit featuring pieces from Upscale Resale and Goodwill.

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PYSK: Aaro Froese

How much do you know about November’s PYSK? Aaro Froese is the District Executive, Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council.

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A Dance for Everyone

The Dance Academy offers an inclusive class for children with disabilities.

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The Elephant in the Room

The first extra session of the Missouri General Assembly skirts around the topic of lethal violence.

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Living in the Wake

Pastor John Drage relishes each day after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in February.

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Tapping the Pain Away

Two Columbia life coaches introduce an alternative mental health solution.

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Empowerment for Survivors

True North of Columbia works to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.