Speaker talking about the non profit organization called First Responders Support

Heroes for Our Heroes

First Responders Support is a new nonprofit organization focused on the Boone County area and…

Chief of Police Geoff Jones (left) and Assistant Police Chief, Investigative Operations Support Bureau Jeremiah Hunter (right)

Taking Aim at Recruitment and Staffing Fixes

It’s been almost 20 years since Jeremiah Hunter left the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office to…

Collection of headshots of the Movers and Shakers COMO Magazine edition

Movers & Shakers – December 2022

Burrell Behavioral Health  Burrell Behavioral Health recognizes a variety of staff milestones occurring in the…

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Fusus fails. For now.

A cacophony of voices supporting and opposing a security video sharing platform that Columbia police…

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Impact COMO 2022 – Luncheon

A BIG “thank you” to everyone who took the time to attend our 2022 Impact…

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200 Years and Counting

There are plenty of historic homes in Boone County, each with its own story to…

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a group of people outside assembled at the starting line of the Kindness Walk

Supporting the Special Needs Student Population

If you are the parent of a school-aged child, there’s a good chance you’re familiar…

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Room at the Inn Finds a Home

In the seven years Room at the Inn has provided overnight shelter from winter’s cold…

The Impact Issue Cover for COMO magazine

Making an Impact

I love that we named this one The Impact Issue. It’s been The Nonprofit Issue…

Group of attendees at the Young Life summer camp outside at Crooked Creek Ranch

Join a board. Volunteer your time.

Wow! I am not even sure where to start with the Impact Issue, because dang…

Owner of Stars Brides, Stars Simmons poses alongside a rack of bridal gowns

Closer Look – The Impact Issue

Star’s Brides Star’s Brides recently made the move to the Columbia Mall, which allowed them…

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An Address & a Phone Number

What happens when you take 350 veterans each year and give them a chance to…