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Wendi Jensen Art Class

Building Community Through Art

One of the best artistic options for kids has seemingly sprung up from underground in…

Ernest and Pauline Hemingway, black and white photo taken in Paris, France, 1927.

MU J-School grad led a novel life

Pauline Pfeiffer was the woman behind Hemingway’s success  Most students passing through the University of…

Como Web Hiking Hiking Pic Rock Bridge Adobe Stock

Hiking With Ginger

The question isn’t when to hike, but where?COMO has ample hiking options for all skills…

Plates of colorful food arranged for a photograph by Ben Nickelson Photography

The Giving Chef

Gaby Weir Vera nourishes young minds at Windsor Street Montessori School Once there was a…

John Evelev relaxes on his sofa with his Goldendoodle Teddy.

COMO People: Same book, different page

MU English professor gains unexpected perspective with prison outreach “What happens when the world ends…

The owner of Witches And Wizards Arcade sits on the venue's throne

(Re)discover COMO’s hidden gems

Our entertainment options include axe throwing, Witches and Wizards Arcade … and a Talking Horse?…

1100 663 Mollie Davidson, Larson's Collection Detail 4 Modeled By Emilee Frasier

Stephens College Fashion Students Shine

Sophomore designers show at Kansas City Fashion Week, Omaha Fashion Week, and The Collections Fashion…

Keys to the City by Charles Bruce

COMO’s Public Art: From Iconic to Whimsical

In the past few years alone, more than 10 pieces of public art, from murals…

Lost In The Moment Watercolor By Paul Jackson

Turning Passion into Paintings

What started as a college elective has led to a renowned career for local and…

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Pierpont General Store Exterior

Not Your Grandpa’s General Store

Conjure up images of a general store and you might envision old men playing checkers…

Lonnie L Lockhart Bey shaking Julian Jackmans hand

ALL RISE: From lock-up to looking up

When Julian Jackman and Lonnie Lockhart Bey listen to Columbia middle school gang members and…

Tony the K 9 Accelerant Detection Dog

Firefighting Fido: Who’s a good boy?

From guide dog wannabe to fire department K-9. Thanks to his exceptional olfactory capabilities, a…