Page 95 – COMO Magazine

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11 Years of Solar Energy

Dogwood Solar has been providing renewable solar energy to the Columbia community and beyond
for 11 years.

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The Journey Toward Clean Energy

Renew Missouri lobbies to bring renewable energy to a state lacking in solar and wind power.

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Turning Over a New Leaf

Plant YouTuber Becca De La Paz and her collection of houseplants are making COMO home.

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Busy Bee

From Culinary to Apiary: How Jacques Laboile transitioned from chef to beekeeper and owner of Bonne Femme Honey Farm.

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Growing Wild: From Invasive to Native

How to identify invasive plants and restore a natural habitat.

This Isn’t HGTV

The City’s Home Rehab and Energy Efficiency program is here to help homeowners make needed repairs.

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Carrie Hargrove & Billy Polansky

Carrie Hargrove and Billy Polansky talk about how they met, their love of gardening, and more.

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March: Closer Look

This month, we take a look at three of Columbia’s businesses – Morpheus IV Hydration & Infusion Center, Vigor MVMNT, and Airmagination.

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Movers & Shakers

Celebrate with the business professionals in our community who are moving up, moving around, and gaining new experiences and opportunities.

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March: Briefly in the News

The latest news featuring Eagle Scouts, Columbia College, Boone Hospital Center, the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, KOPN, OATS, and the Missouri Bicentennial.

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Bridging the Gap

The MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders helps support people with autism, families, and the community.

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A Home Away from Home

Finding the perfect boarding house for your furry friend isn’t as hard it may seem. Here are some things to consider before your next vacation.

Customer Service With a Purr

Truman’s Bar & Grill

Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s Seafood Mixed Grill

Garden Variety

A Heart of Worship