Heather Rapp

PYSK: Heather Rapp

How much do you know about this month’s PYSK? Heather Rapp is the vice president and general manager of Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Boonville.

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October: Closer Look

This month, we take a look at three of Columbia’s newest businesses or locations – Just Jeff’s, Thip’s Asian Bistro, and Jypsyloot.

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October: Briefly in the News

The latest news featuring Columbia College, Boone Hospital Center, Veterans United Home Loans, Fresh Ideas, MU Health Care, and more.

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To Build or Not to Build: Part 3

Local builders, architects, and other experts provide insight on designing your custom home.

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Dressing with Social Awareness

Two budding clothing businesses in Columbia are working to change the social narrative.

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Finding Financial Freedom

How Central Bank of Boone County’s ProsperU program is changing Columbia communities.

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Sculpting a Balance

Bo Bedilion, potter and assistant professor at Columbia College, stays active in the world of ceramics.

Logo for Como Famous by Ragtag Film Society. Como is in black cursive. Famous is in bold red with white stars in the A and O. Ragtag Film Society is in smaller gray text below.

CoMo Famous: Why I Chose “Dirty Dancing”

Erica Pefferman shares the thought behind choosing “Dirty Dancing” for the Ragtag Film Society’s upcoming fundraiser – CoMo Famous.

Logo for Como Famous by Ragtag Film Society. Como is in black cursive. Famous is in bold red with white stars in the A and O. Ragtag Film Society is in smaller gray text below.

CoMo Famous: A 2019 Ragtag Special

Approaching 22 years of operation, Ragtag holds true to its tradition of appreciating film and this is reflected in its new fundraiser CoMo Famous.

A person is standing in a store, smiling and holding several board games in their arms. Shelves around them are filled with various colorful board games, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Meet You at the Gate

Mark and Katie Burton, co-owners of Valhalla’s Gate, expand their store to grow Columbia’s board game and role-playing community.

Translucent numbers 1 to 9 are arranged in two overlapping rows. The numbers are in various pastel colors: 1 in green, 2 in light green, 3 in blue, 4 in light blue, 5 in purple, 6 in light purple, 7 in red, 8 in orange, and 9 in yellow.

Discovering Your Strengths Through the Enneagram

The best way to discover your strengths, the Enneagram suggests, is by discovering your underlying motivations and then noticing what comes naturally.

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Capturing the Joy

For the father–daughter duo behind Jazzy Kat Productions, taking photos is a celebration of life.