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(Re)Discover COMO: True/False, Heritage Trail, and the Gateway

African American  Heritage Trail   Columbia’s African-American Heritage Trail is a two-mile walking trail in central…

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What is your passion project?

If money was no object, what passion project would you pursue? (And if you’re already…

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Missouri’s ‘Unofficial’ State Historian is Retiring

At 76,700 square feet, the stately building at the corner of Sixth and Elm streets…

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What’s Love Got to Do with It?   

I will confess — I do appreciate a good Hallmark movie. I like to get…

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Reaching for the Stars

The night sky has shone over humans for all of existence. Its vast mysteries blanket…

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A Kitchen Full of Heart 

Entering Jowin’s Kitchen feels like stepping into a cherished memory. Vivid yet dreamlike, it’s a…

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Beef Stroganoff a la Hoss

It’s the time of year when humanity is coming out of the mid-winter doldrums. Dry…

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Reflecting on Columbia’s Growth

When I first moved to Columbia in 1998 to attend the University of Missouri, the…

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Corralling Cats on the Prowl  

Barnie was lost or abandoned. He looked and acted like any other stray cat, frightened…

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A Beacon of Artistic Renewal 

Orr Street Studios is more than just a physical space for art — it’s a…

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The COMO Mojo: Reimagining Your Passion

If there’s one thing January teaches us, it’s that extreme resolutions rarely stick. Yes, it’s…

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The Ultimate Galentine’s Guide

“Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at…