drone shot of a forest which is the site of a Mizzou outdoor lab at sunset

New MU outdoor lab provides an abundance of opportunity

Greg DeLine, chief executive officer of DeLine Holdings, donated 94 acres of land to the…

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Vintage exterior view of the first public school building in Columbia Missouri

Celebrating a century-and-a-half of Columbia Public Schools

The Columbia Public School district has grown and changed in the 150 years it has…

The inside of a patient room the the Vitality Day Spa

Closer Look – New and emerging businesses

Vitality Day Spa With 18 years in the industry, Angela Gilmore says it has always…

Illustration of a city skyline with a red percentage symbol (%). A hand in a suit pulls the symbol upward, forming an arrow, representing rising interest rates or economic growth.

Here’s how interest rate increases affect our daily lives

With many subjects in the news vying for our attention — from the stock market…

an illustrated graphic with the words "Tis the season for holiday cheer"

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer

Kids often have the best insights about the splendor of the holiday season. They certainly…

Headshot of a women named Erica Pefferman

In the beginning: A publisher’s journey

I’ve been in marketing and media in one form or another for 24 years. I…

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Recent view of the exterior of the Second Baptist Church

Faith and Community

Located at the corner of Providence and Broadway, it’s hard to miss Second Missionary Baptist…

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, with VAC Executive Director Ed Stansberry, cut the ribbon to launch VAC's 39th annual gift program.

Gifts Galore: VAC sponsors spread holiday cheer

Community volunteers and Voluntary Action Center staff filled the gymnasium at Broadway Christian Church with…

A headshot of Roger Johnson

Person You Should Know: Roger Johnson

Job description Represent the citizens of Boone County in prosecution of criminal matters. Professional background…

A young girl stands next to a chalkboard with says her dream is to "go to the olympics"

Making Kids’ Day Dreams Come True

Since 2014, Day Dreams Foundation has provided more than $260,000 in scholarships and equipment to…

A women reads the Como magazine in front of a fake fireplace

Started from the bottom, now we’re here.

Our loyal readers and followers know that each issue of COMO Magazine follows a specific…

Dianna Borsi O’Brien holding her book, Historic Movie Theaters of Columbia, Missouri

Let’s Go to the Movies

Dianna Borsi O’Brien describes herself as a “hyper-local girl.”  Originally from Ohio, she’s a Mizzou…