City Council Interns Marcello Sieverin and Lacey Salazar.

Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks 

City Council Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks

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Our Name Matters 

My full name is Elizabeth Bramstedt. It is unique enough that I have never been…

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Planning for Their Future 

How to have the ‘what if?’ conversation with your aging parents.

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Tipping Point

Gratuities are a custom, but they can also cause a conundrum.

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Mixed Opinions

Seniors praise Boone County’s property tax freeze, but taxing entities are concerned.

Turkey vulture showing wingspan from Raptor Rehabilitation Project at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Under Their Wing

The golden eagle Myria was a rare and magnificent sight in Missouri. According to the…

Adonica Coleman - ready for another Bridgerton Ball

Calling All Lords and Ladies 

Bridgerton Ball redux promises transport to ‘a night of Regency.’

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Midnight Munchin’

Looking for great late-night bites in COMO? Here’s your menu of locations.

A montage of images illustrates the fun of the 15th annual Harvest Hootenanny.

Kick up your heels for the 15th annual Harvest Hootenanny

Morphing from something resembling a small street fair a decade and a half ago to…

Sydney Bliss with her first place medal in SkillsUSA

Education is the Cornerstone of Future Success 

As we look toward the future of Columbia, Missouri, it is imperative that we prioritize…

Creole Chicken And Rice

Creole Chicken and Rice Soup 

One of the first stories that I recall that pertained to culinary creativity was the…

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The Key to Joy  

Beth Bramstedt speaks on embracing the truth about our identity.