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2022 20 under 40: Austin Ilsley

Owner, Ai Painting Plus, LLC Age: 32 Austin Ilsley is more than a house painter.…

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2022 20 under 40: Mark Hoehne

Police Officer, Columbia Police Department Age: 38 I n his tenure with the Columbia Police…

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January: Closer Look

Kenko Sushi & Tea Recently opened Kenko Sushi & Tea offers 17 types of signature…

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January: Movers & Shakers

Edmund Dziuk Columbia resident Edmund Dziuk is among the judges for the 146th annual Westminster…

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An Artist by Nature, a Gallerist by Trade

The Sager Reeves Art Gallery is nestled at the heart of the North Village Arts…

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Meet Chloé Trayner: True/False Artistic Director

Every year, Columbia welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from all over the world for a…

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A Country Christmas

Imagine a Christmas in the country: a grand estate with lots of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking…

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Food Truck to Restaurant:Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co.

“We put a lot of effort into creating a place that felt warm and inviting…

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What’s Bubbling in COMO?

Broadway Brewery Downtown staple Broadway Brewery has been serving locally sourced food and drink since…

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Countdown to Christmas

If you know me, you know I am obsessed with all things Christmas. Every year,…

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Good & Messy BBQ

Nothing can beat Kansas City barbecue — except maybe a few of Columbia’s gems. There…

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Time to Rise, Shine, and Smell the Fresh-Baked Bread

10 Hitt St. in downtown Columbia is the only place in the world where you…