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Table full of boxed lunches to give away at Project Homeless Connect

Shelter from the Storm

The partners of the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness pool their resources to help those seeking shelter.

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Food Bank Market Opens on the Business Loop

The Food Bank Market reflects an innovative rebranding effort.

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$3 Million Boost Puts Project on Track

With ARPA funding, several agencies will partner to tackle homelessness through the Opportunity Campus project.

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Impact COMO 2023

Columbia is built on the generous contributions of nonprofit organizations, volunteer work, philanthropic events, and…

Mille Feuille-"thousand sheets" in French, composed of three layers of puff pastry filled with creamy vanilla pastry cream.

Déguster (Enjoy, Taste, Try)

Hannah Sarina’s online bakery brings Paris, France to Columbia, Missouri  The tell-tale “clink” of glasses…

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Coming Up in COMO: 20 Things to Do

Coming Up In COMO is a brief peek at concerts, plays, art exhibits, events for…

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Columbia Police Host Active Assailant Response Training

The Columbia Police Department hosts a free training session Friday, November 3, on how to…

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Owner, Nancy Lewis sits with her daugher and director of operations, Alysia Lewis, across from Kurt Mirtsching, general manager and Shakespeare’s employee since 1978.

Two Degrees of Shakespeare’s

Shakespeare’s Pizza, a Columbia Institution, celebrates 50 years in business.

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Barking Up the Right Tree

Revenue from pet licenses supports multiple departments.

A cute yellow lab dog looks over its owners shoulder as the dog is carried into the sunlight.

Coming Up in COMO: Get Carried Away

Whether you prefer a leisurely-paced weekend, an uber busy weekend, or something in between, Coming…

Columbia Lists 4 Finalists for Top Cop Post

CPD assistant chief is among the final candidates; public forum and meet-and-greet is set for…

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Coming Up in COMO: First Friday and Tangling Tigers

The Weekender | 32 things to do (now and later) in COMO  If you want…