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Faith and Community

Located at the corner of Providence and Broadway, it’s hard to miss Second Missionary Baptist…

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, with VAC Executive Director Ed Stansberry, cut the ribbon to launch VAC's 39th annual gift program.

Gifts Galore: VAC sponsors spread holiday cheer

Community volunteers and Voluntary Action Center staff filled the gymnasium at Broadway Christian Church with…

Person You Should Know: Roger Johnson

Job description Represent the citizens of Boone County in prosecution of criminal matters. Professional background…

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…

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…

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200 Years and Counting

There are plenty of historic homes in Boone County, each with its own story to…

Room at the Inn Finds a Home

In the seven years Room at the Inn has provided overnight shelter from winter’s cold…

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Lifting Up Others

Missionary Larry Mills was changed by what he saw during a trip to Africa in…

Nowhere to Go But Up

The story of how the Upward Mobility Initiative came to Boone County involves a letter…

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A Time to Give Thanks

A Columbia tradition for 23 years, “Everybody Eats” was founded by the late Columbia City…

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It’s Not a Catwalk, It’s a Dogwalk

Flashing lights dance over the runway while energetic music pumps through loudspeakers.  The audience whispers…