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A smiling man sits in a room with a large, lit letter O on the wall. A woman stands beside him, wearing a light blue headscarf and white blouse. Behind them is a wooden wine rack filled with bottles.

CYSK: Munir Mohammad & Zee Avci

Munir Mohammad and Zee Avci, owners of Shortwave Coffee, Boone Olive Oil Co., and Fit X Femme, dish about what makes their relationship work.

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Not Just Any Cigar

George Liggett was just a boy when he rolled his first cigarette. He keeps tobacconist traditions alive at The Nostalgia Shop.

A nighttime concert scene with a band performing on a lit stage. The audience watches, silhouetted in the foreground. Bright spotlights illuminate the performers. A large screen shows the performance to the side.

What Do We Do?

Exploring how the Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism in Columbia and Boone County.

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September: Movers & Shakers

Celebrate with the business professionals in our community who are moving up, moving around, and gaining new experiences and opportunities.

A woman holds a toddler and a stuffed animal in her arms inside a waiting room. The child has short hair and is wearing a dark outfit. Several people are seated in the background, and a table is on the left side of the room.

Saving and Serving Columbia

An in-depth look into Columbia’s local Salvation Army and its extensive programs.

Outside the Box

Bernie McDonald and Paul Tuckley step outside their comfort zones to embrace adventure.

A group of children, some using binoculars, stands near a van. An adult man in a blue shirt is pointing, while another man in a black shirt observes. One child wears a green raincoat. The scene looks casual and educational outdoors.

September: Briefly in the News

The latest news featuring U.S. Cellular, Assistance League, United Way, Boone Hospital, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, and Veterans United Home Loans.

A woman in a blue patterned shirt holds a product at a store. Shes near a display of boxes and a bottle of wine. In the background, people are at a deli counter, with a person in an apron assisting customers.

A Strong Family History

Jennings Premium Meats, a third generation family-run company, celebrates 65 years in business.

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Relieving the Tension

My personal experience with the health benefits of massage therapy for men.

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PYSK: Nollie Moore

How much do you know about this month’s PYSK? Nollie Moore is the Assistant Professor of Music and Director of the Music Program at Columbia College.

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Forged in Community Service

Matt Moore and Joe Miller find friendship and fun while giving back.

A man in a red polo shirt and glasses paints a colorful scene on a canvas mounted on an easel. Hes focused on adding details with a brush, framed by a window with blinds in the background.

Making an Impression

After 32 years of working for the city, Tony St. Romaine follows his passion to become a painter.

Customer Service With a Purr

Truman’s Bar & Grill

Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s Seafood Mixed Grill

Garden Variety

A Heart of Worship