A group of children sitting and standing in front of a house, wearing colorful gloves. They are smiling and holding their hands up. The background shows a garden area and potted plants.

Sharing Granny’s Love

There’s nothing like a grandmother’s love — or homemade cookies baked by your grandmother. It’s…

Tim Elliott of Atterberry Auction & Realty Company

Going Once, Going Twice – Sold!

Call it divine providence. The only connection Tim Elliott had with auctions was as co-chairman…

Two people wearing masks stand in front of a row of computers, holding printed certificates and smiling. A banner above reads YouthBuild. The setting appears to be a classroom or computer lab.

Small But Mighty

Every year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors businesses of 25 employees or fewer for…

A worker wearing a white uniform, hard hat, and face shield operates machinery on a production line. Cartons of ice cream move along the conveyor belts in a factory setting.

Get REDI

Regional Economic Development Inc., known to most people as REDI, is a local collaboration that…

A state capitol building with a flag outside is shown. In the foreground, oversized dominoes with coronavirus symbols on them are lined up, creating a sense of impending effect or consequence.

New Year, Unfinished Business

Under ordinary circumstances, a long off-season break (with an intervening election) would create a sense…

A demonstration table featuring a calf monitoring device on a leather strap. The background shows a poster with the text Calving Technologies, emphasizing solutions for cattle producers. A laptop with a farm-related image is also visible.

Closer Look: January 2021

Calving Technologies Libby Martin grew up on her family’s farm. She’s been surrounded by cattle…

A couple stands together on a patio, smiling and posing. The woman wears a dress with leggings and a denim jacket, while the man wears a plaid shirt and khakis. Behind them, trees with bare branches and a grassy area are visible.

Curt and Krista Kippenberger

How did you meet? Curt: Krista moved to our hometown, Rolla, the summer before our…

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy pasta mixed with shrimp, diced tomatoes, and herbs. The dish is set on a marble surface, showcasing a rich, savory sauce and fresh ingredients.

A Columbia Tradition

If the mere mention of its signature dishes — tortellini with peas and prosciutto, pasta…

Illustration of three people against a backdrop of virus-like shapes in red, teal, and black. The central person wears a mask. Text reads: In the Face of a Challenge.

In the Face of a Challenge

Over the past nine months, with COVID-19 spreading through Columbia and the world, Dr. Peter…

Paths to Success: Where are they now?

Paths to Success: Where Are They Now?

Over the past three decades, the University of Missouri Athletic Department has witnessed significant growth…

The image shows the exterior signage of Kilgores Respiratory Center on a building. The sign features green lettering with a leaf design, set against a white and brick facade under a cloudy sky.

There for a Better Night’s Sleep

We spend nearly one-third of our lives asleep. While we are sleeping, our bodies are…

Chrysallis of the Monarchs at Cedarhurst of Columbia

The Royal Treatment

2020. For a year that will forever be linked with bad omens, disastrous luck, and misfortune,…