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…

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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…

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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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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…