group of children apart of Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia smile alongside UScellular’s Optimization Engineer Zach Perry and Senior Optimization Engineer Christopher Brinkman who organized a charity event

Briefly in the News: December 2022

COMMUNITY UScellular hosts ‘Ask an Engineer’ event at Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia To…

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extreme close up shot of Yenta with Lox on an Everything Bagel served on a vintage blue and white China plate at Goldie's Bagels

Everything and the New York-style bagel

Earlier this year, Goldie’s Bagels transformed from pop-up shop located inside local restaurant Pizza Tree,…

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Interlocking gears with symbols of teamwork, innovation, global impact, and goal-setting in gold on a dark background

The Rotary Story: Service Above Self

Service above self. That’s the principal motto of Rotary International, a service organization with more…

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…

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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…