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2021 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES
Now 41, the Show-Me State Games Keeps on Playing
Boone County Nature School Celebrates its First Year
The COMO Mojo: The Good, The Weird, The Unexpected
God as Father and Mother
Utility Confronts Futility
A Day in the Life of a Homeless Outreach Officer
Downtown’s Oldest Buildings
(Re)Discover COMO: Art in the Park, Hindman Junction, “Blind” Boone Home
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Sing Your Heart Out, COMO
Dishing on Downtown Dining
Where History and Community Converge
Cookin’ with Hoss: Asian Chicken Salad
Mayoral Reflections: Public Service Belongs to All of Us
Puppy Love
Soggy Opportunity: Water Damage Brings New Life to MUMC
Dancers Developing the Next Generation
Where is your favorite piece of art in Columbia or who is your favorite COMO artist?
(Re)Discover COMO: First Fridays, Finger Lakes State Park, Rocheport Day Trip
Cookin’ with Hoss: Market Harvest Salad with Hoss’s Creamy Sweet Onion Dressing
Pages to Pixels
Evenings of Art, Music, and Food
Friendship in Adulthood – Follow up
Resurrection and Life
The COMO Mojo: A Canvas Called Columbia
Telling Stories, Slaying Dragons
Stethoscopes & Shutter Speeds
What’s the New Buzz at Columbia’s Agriculture Park?
Dining with Art
Welcome to Filmmaking
New Moms Sing the Praises of Music
Dyeing to Stand Out
What was your first job or the most unusual job you’ve had?
(Re)Discover COMO: Unbound Book Festival, Museum of Art and Archaeology, and Capen Park
The Challenge of Non-News News: Cutting Through the Confusion
The Given Life
COVID Reflections
Preparing for the Future
What the Dog Wants
Cookin’ with Hoss: Crab and Shrimp au Gratin
Dirty Jobs
Eyes on the Road, Hands Off Your Phone
The COMO Mojo: Lessons from the Late Shift
A Reason for Being
Good Dads in the Spotlight
Dress for Success
Murphy and Heath Challenge Buffaloe for Mayor’s Seat
CPS Board Candidates Talk Yearwood Departure, Charter Schools
(Re)Discover COMO: True/False, Heritage Trail, and the Gateway
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Reaching for the Stars
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
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Reflecting on Columbia’s Growth
Corralling Cats on the Prowl
A Beacon of Artistic Renewal
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The Ultimate Galentine’s Guide
Preserving the Past, One Story at a Time
From the Research Lab to the Writer’s Keyboard
Your home remedies: did they actually work?
This Modern Temperance
Keeping Pace
3, 2, 1… Lift-Off!
Anxious Mind, Peaceful Practices
Let’s Commit to Being ‘Here’ in Each Moment
Reviewing Your Year
A Historic Haven Right in Downtown
A Sense of Healing
Zero Proof, Full Flavor
The Dos and Don’ts of Landscape Edging
Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s ‘Oignon Francais’
Protecting Your Home, Protecting Your Health
New Year, New Home Goals
Taste The Latest
Making COMO Laugh!
Battle of the Brains
2024 in COMO: Tackling Challenges, Laying Groundwork for the Future
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Cookin’ With Hoss: Cajun BBQ Shrimp
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Santa’s Tips for a Jolly Roof: Wisdom from the Ultimate Home Pro
A Taste of Community
Something to Celebrate
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City Cuisine Global Fusion
The Unshakeable Kingdom
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How The United Way Community Impact Model Works
Helping People Help People
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Rock On!
Creating Something From Nothing
Girl Power
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The ‘Other’ Considerations When Planning Your Outdoor Space
Coming Up in COMO: Editor’s Picks
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Protect Your Property and Privacy With Security Film
Now Is the Season for That Interior Paint Job
Answering the Age-Old Question
Five Components of English Gardens
Am I Being Funny Yet
Have Vaccines, Will Travel
Columbia City Council Election Petitions Available for Pick Up
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Cookin’ with Hoss: Chicken Cream Sauce
Financial Stability: A Complex Challenge, Strategy, And You
Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks
Our Name Matters
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Under Their Wing
Calling All Lords and Ladies
Midnight Munchin’
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Education is the Cornerstone of Future Success
Creole Chicken and Rice Soup
The Key to Joy
Samantha’s Bazaar
A Match Made in Rotary
Off the (Smart)phone
Charter Schools in Boone County?
Adventures in Science
The Fiber of Community
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A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Principal
Scholar Clinic Serves CPS Students
Beacon of Light: United Community Builders
Unpopular opinion: Families and kids are too busy
City/County Health Dept. Director Browning to Retire in October
Quin Gresham announces departure from Lyceum Theatre
Experience Clarity and Comfort with window Tints
The History of Painting is a Mix of Science, Engineering, and Art
Fall Roofing Renovations to Ensure Safety and Efficiency
Under the Gutter Plants
Como Blitzball
‘Church & State’: Despite COVID, the Show Goes On
CPD seeks community feedback on Flock cameras
Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice
Columbia is an Athletic City in Motion
Mochi Strikes: Delectable Delights to Cure Burnout
Creature Comforts: Providing Adventure for Pups
Silence and Solitude: Learn to Love Down Time
The Power of Teamwork in Columbia
‘Buffalo Turds’ and Faurot Field Memories
Athletics Leads the Cheer for COMO’s Economic Development
A Slam Dunk for Faith and Fun
A Day in the (Culinary) Life
Ready? Set! Where?
Course Classics: Love Your Look
Tiger Stretch Sesh: It’s a Hot Yoga Huddle
Design and Care of Formal Landscapes
Champion of the Roof: Spotlight on Garrett Strodtman
Edibles, Elevated: Putting the CBD in Comfort Food
MR340: Scores of Paddlers Ready for Annual River Race
Local Gallery Showcases Missouri Artists
Locked On Mizzou
Skate the Line
Created to Love. Called to Serve.
How Do You COMO?
Quality Materials and Quality Workmanship
Why hire a professional for your commercial painting project?
A Comprehensive Guide to Roof Shingle Types
The Mayor’s Core Values: Service, Trust, and Joy
The Human Cost of Policing
It’s Easy Being Green (& Brown!)
Busy Builder
Community Land Trust Helps Protect Investments
The More You Know
Swimming Pools are the Ultimate Summer Fun Zone
Behind the Green Curtain: Italian Eatery Opens in Old Jail
Cookin’ With Hoss: The Trish Sandwich
Raising Funds and Awareness: Craft Beer and Carts
The Recycle Cycle
Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’
Outside the (Traffic) Box
Compassionate Canines
The Wild Side
Advocating for COMO Beyond Our City Limits
United in Literacy
Grilled Salmon Easier than Swimming Upstream
Purrrsonal Space
Unchained Melodies: Rescue, Rehab, Rehome
From Joy to Heartbreak
Publisher’s Letter: A Lesson in Love
Reading for Relationship
A Day in the Life of Animal Control
Exploring Waterproof Flooring
Painting? We prioritize your pet’s health, too
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Parks, Patios, and Pampering for Pups
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Taking the Reins
Bittersweet Snaps
Ready to Ride: Pedaler’s Jamboree Turns 15
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‘Upholsterer to the Stars’
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Publisher’s Letter: Up in Here Making Changes
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Simulation Center Boosts Expertise
Columbia is with the Band
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Research, Spot, Research
Günter Hans and the Story of a New Era
Automated Trash Collection Rolls into Columbia
How Often Do I Need a Roof Inspection for Home Safety?
High Tech versus Tried and True
Do you know the risks of lead-based paint?
Building the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Love is in the Kiln
The Tapestry of Relationship: Defined By Our Connections
Not-So-New Cafe is the Cat’s Meow
COMO Editor’s Letter: Forever Friends
Shrouded in Sh@me and $ecrecy
The Perfect Match for Mental Health and Wellness
Building a Family Was ‘A Little Scary’
Dining at Murry’s: New Musicians, Same Song
Mayor Buffaloe: Transcending Titles for Growth
Cookin’ With Hoss – Crab Rangoon Filling
Junior Achievement Promotes Boundless Possibilities
Relationship Help is Within Reach
‘That’s What She Said’ Columbia 2024
Super Bowl Ticket Winner Pays It Forward
Common Roofing Problems Found During Inspections
Getting to Know: Austin Ilsley
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Different Plants. Different Needs.
Ninety-Something Lovebirds
Choosing Health
Forging Global Connections
Woodhaven Champions Embracing All Abilities
Small COMO Gym Keeps It Simple
The Last Word: Health & Wellness
Delivering Nutrition: Lifelong Foodie Creates in COMO
City of Columbia Has Board and Commission Openings
Standing Apart from the Competition
Keeping Up With The Joneses
Be Well
Cookin’ With Hoss – Bronzed Salmon
It’s No Joke
A Daily Journey Beyond New Year’s Resolutions
A Novel Approach to Health Coverage Takes Root
The Panhandling Predicament: ‘I Call it Surviving’
How to Incorporate Color and Texture into your Landscape this Winter
Where Hope and Science Collide
Cookin’ With Hoss
Your Well Being
Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Siding
Mattress and Bedding 101
Company Culture Paints a Grand Canvas of Employee Success
Cheers to the Holidays: A Culinary Journey with Blartha
Holiday Special: COMO’s Favorite Holiday Recipes
A Shared History
Big Wheels Keep on Turning
Menu Monikers
From Plates to Pages
A Clean and Fresh Christmas
Weekend Luxury Away From The Strip
Eclipsing Expectations
Fine Wine, Community, and Spirits
What’s your favorite local menu item?
Serving Our Scholars
Coming Up in COMO: 52 Things To Do
First Responder Support Hosts ‘Shop With a Hero’ Event
Health Department to Host Naloxone Education Event
Looking for a way to get involved?
Coming Up in COMO: 26 Things To Do
Sager Reeves Gallery Presents The Masters Exhibit
Plants for Drought-Resistant Landscaping
New Windows Could Save Heating Costs
We’re Ready for a New Year and New Trends
Putting on Winter Weight
A Professional’s Take on Color Trends for 2024
The District hosts Living Windows
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides x 2
Check Out Shop Small Business Saturday
The World is Better with Music
Grateful to Give Back
Paws for Effect
Nonprofits Make Columbia and Its Public Schools Better
Dear Local Nonprofit Heroes
Deeply Rooted in History — and Faith
The Transformative Power of Nonprofits: My Personal Journey
Cookin’ With Hoss: Potato Habanero Chowder
Shelter from the Storm
Coming Up in COMO: Science, Sports, Concerts, and Nerds
Food Bank Market Opens on the Business Loop
$3 Million Boost Puts Opportunity Campus on Track
Impact COMO 2023
Déguster (Enjoy, Taste, Try)
Coming Up in COMO: 20 Things to Do
SHSMO Plans Free Documentary Screening
How to choose the right paint finish — and other FAQs
Columbia Police Host Active Assailant Response Training
The Importance of Mature Plantings
Your Guide to Residential Roof Replacement
Leave a Leaf Be?
5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
Invest in Yourself
Two Degrees of Shakespeare’s
Loving People Forward
The Chronicles of My Financial Misadventures
Retiring? It’s the Third Act, Not the Curtain Call
Cookin’ With Hoss
School Budgeting
New Fiscal Year, New Pay Philosophy
What’s Possible?
Dollars and Sen$e
Barking Up the Right Tree
An Easy Pill to Swallow
Coming Up in COMO: Get Carried Away
What are the Qualities of a Good Siding Contractor?
Columbia Lists 4 Finalists for Top Cop Post
Coming Up in COMO: First Friday and Tangling Tigers
Mizzou Memory Lane Through the ’60s
Pests Got You Down?
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets for a Fresh, New Look
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice:the Season of Color
Shade Trees for Fall Color
Columbia Art League Supports Local Artists
SHSMO Adds New Historic Biographies
‘A Star is Born’ Exhibit Channels Hollywood
Treeline Music Fest team felled by debt
Station 11 Sculpture Symbolizes Water Dousing Flames
City ARPA Funding Targets Homelessness, Affordable Housing
City Opens New Fire Station
If You’ve Been Bitten By a Cat …
CMNEA Says Students Benefit When Teachers Unite
Discover Something Plume
Style Statement: Beauty, Barber, and Beyond
Cookin With Hoss: Dijon Mushroom Sauce
Inspiring Greatness Throughout CPS
I am (mostly) thankful for the lessons
Helping Dreams Take Root
Building the All-American Home
Increasing Access to Healthcare to Boost Student Success
Back-to-School Memories: My lifelong transformation
Curiosity Never Retires
Students Reap Dividends of Early College
Douglass Principal Says ‘Dig Deeper’
Fire Forces Tellers and True/False Out — For Now
Memory Lane: COMO and Mizzou in the ’60s (Part 2)
Hiking With Ginger: Down by the River
Coming Up in COMO: 42 Things to do
New Marker Recognizes ‘Despicable’ Side of Boone County History
1889 Lynching Memorial Speech
Mizzou in the ’60s: Down Memory Lane
Harpo’s Adds ‘The Landing’ to its All-Star Brand
46 Things to do in COMO
International Screenwriting Conference coming to COMO
Ceremony Memorializes 1889 Lynching
Hiking With Ginger: Ahhh … Autumn
CelebrARTy: Artists, celebrities mix it up
Treeline Cancels Iconic Music Festival
Planting For Summer Color
Coming Up in COMO: Your to-go list
Ragtag Film Society Tags New Partners
Nurturing Nature
Broadway Brewery Embraces Field to Fork
Natural Solutions
Cookin’ With Hoss: Spicy Texas Chili
Nurturing Green Thumbs
Growing Together
Future Phenomenal Americans
We asked COMO Staff… What is your favorite flora or fauna and why?
Coming Up in COMO …
(Re)discover COMO Outdoor Dining
Paired Interests
Coming Up in COMO …
Growing up on Wagon Wheel Ranch
Agriculture and Columbia Public Schools
Where the Wild Things Grow
Hiking With Ginger: Beating the Heat
Coming Up in COMO …
The Columbia Farmers Market
Lessons Learned
How To Water New Plants
“Good Day!”
Supporting Public Schools is Good Business
Coming Up in COMO: 25 things to do
Shampooches Sheds Its Wheels
Building Community Impact
Cookin’ With Hoss
Where Ideas Grow
Coming Up in COMO …
New Adventures Await
In the Eyelash of the Beholder
Blooms & Wishes
Reflections
Small businesses are what make our world go round.
The Last Word
Standing the Tests of Time
The Old Neighborhood Café
Hiking With Ginger
Coming Up in COMO …
(Re)discovering COMO
A lifetime of love — and Harpo’s
Custom Luxury – The Girard Homes Way
Home Sweet Habitat
A Place for Everything
The Last Word – June 2023
Great Schools Mean Great Communities
Cookin’ With Hoss
Homeowning 101
How about a do-over?
Buying or selling a home?
Estate Sales 101
Hidden Houses
Paws in Heaven
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger
#COMOMOMS
The Balancing Act: Planning Your Dream Yard
Since 1925…
Fire in the Sky: Coming Up in COMO
Coming Up in COMO
‘Mornings at the River’
Hiking With Ginger: Avoiding Trail Itch
Coming Up in COMO …
Marking Douglass football history
Sharing Pain Half a World Away
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger: Bring on the Bikes
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Four Dwarf Trees You Should Know About
Around Your House…
OATS: new fee and cashless boarding begins July 1
Documentary depicts ‘Missouri’s Woodstock’ in Sedalia 50 years ago
(Re)discover COMO
Let’s hear it for the kids!
The Perks of Play
A Growing Community of Holistic Learners
Teaching Columbia’s Future Chefs
The Power of Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia Celebrates 25 Years
Internet issues: Keeping kids safe online
June showcase: Drink & Dine in The District
Montminy Gallery welcomes new director
The Science of Faith
An Essential Link
Inspire Hope, Promote Wellness
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger
No degree, no job? Not anymore.
Celebrating Similarities and Differences
Building Community Through Art
Coming Up in COMO: 47 things to do
MU J-School grad led a novel life
Coming Up in COMO: Cinco de Mayo
Hiking With Ginger
The Giving Chef
Deer Resistant Landscapes
Coming up in COMO …
COMO People: Same book, different page
(Re)discover COMO’s hidden gems
Coming Up in COMO …
Stephens College Fashion Students Shine
Columbia Trails: Hiking With Ginger
The Pets of COMO
These Are a Few of Our (Alums’) Favorite Things
COMO’s Public Art: From Iconic to Whimsical
The most wonderful time of the year.
Turning Passion into Paintings
Not Your Grandpa’s General Store
Cookin’ With Hoss
A Restored Retreat
ALL RISE: From lock-up to looking up
Firefighting Fido: Who’s a good boy?
We brought back the Business Times!
COMING UP IN COMO …
Coming Up in COMO: 63 things to do
New for 2023
Looking for something to do?
Leveraging Justice
2023 Boone County Hall of Fame
Coming up in COMO: 39 things to do
‘Budtenders’ and bringing back the general store
The Winds of Change
Coming Up in COMO: 44 things to do
Heal, Enhance, Optimize
The Last Word: The Apps We Love
Person You Should Know: Tom Richards
Closer Look – The Innovation Issue
Briefly in the News – The Innovation Issue
Columbia couple creates a country estate
Familiar Faces Find the Edge
COMO’s K-9s keep paw and order
Endless Pasta-bilities at Pasta La Fata
Neighborhood Watch is on the Lookout
Going solar in COMO
FUSUS: City Council will take another look
The Ever-Evolving Artist
Are You Ready to Climb Your Family Tree?
By the Numbers
MU Research: Nothing to Swine About
Let’s innovate.
A Lot to Share
Who is the next billion-dollar entrepreneur?
That’s a wrap!
Coming Up in COMO: 33 things to do
Movers & Shakers — March 2023
Debates set for school, city candidates
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Drag as art: The Royal Court of Columbia
Closer Look – Rise & Grind, Lumia Med Spa, and Nutrishop
February business and community briefs
Upscale New York Style in Downtown Columbia
Champions of the Virtual Arena
All Revved Up!
PYSK: Dennis Gates
COMO’s Sounds of Summer(fest)
COMO’s Got Talent
A sweet legacy in downtown Columbia
True/False Film Fest announces 2023 lineup
What’s the best show you have ever seen in COMO?
Bigfoot is (probably) real. And a tiger bit me.
Film focuses on 1939 sharecropper protest in Missouri
Mizzou esports has a place to call home
SuretyBonds.com gears up for move to Hawthorn Bank building
An Essential Member of the Community
In the Spotlight: Columbia Entertainment Company
Creating Community Through Music
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Celebrating Our Anniversary: One Year as City Manager
Politics as Entertainment in COMO
A School of Bonecraft and Pup-priety
Pole Dancing: More Than a Workout
Erica’s Picks in COMO
I am the entertainment.
Funny Business: Tickling our funny bones
Movers & Shakers – February 2023
COMO 365: February 6, 1882
COMO 365: February 2, 1978
COMO 365: February 1, 2007
County sets listening sessions on ARPA funding
Preach on, Brother Jodie! and other stuff
Preparing For Initial Consultations
When The Party Is Over…
COMO 365: January 31, 1921
Romance blooms at La Takita
OATS Transit is more than a ride
Worth the Wait
The form and function of good health
Working my way to healthy
Better health, from the inside out
It’s Time to Take the Floor
Find Dining: Plants for the People
3 to try: Focusing on food and fitness
The Big Boom has arrived in COMO
The Last Word – COMO, did you know?
PYSK: Mat Gass
Giving COMO a mental health checkup
COMO 365: January 26, 1980
COMO 365: Jan. 25 in Columbia history
And another thing … I love snakes
‘COMO 365’ keeps history alive
Forty Years of Fitness
If you see me running … call the police.
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
A Natural Approach
New options empower us to take charge of our own health
Briefly in the COMO’s news
More People, More Voices
15 things you (probably, maybe) don’t know about me: Part 1 of 4
Wrecking balls spur new Columbia group’s preservation passion
Movers & Shakers – The Health and Wellness Issue
Pros and Cons of Dry Laid and Mortared Patios
Pros & Cons of Dry Laid & Mortared Patios
A New Year = New Resolutions
Welcome to a club with 1,370 members — and no purpose
Movers & Shakers – January 2023
COMO’s 1 Million Cups runneth over
MU continues rebound from 2015 protests
The most wonderful time of the year
Briefly in the News: December 2022
Everything and the New York-style bagel
The Rotary Story: Service Above Self
New MU outdoor lab provides an abundance of opportunity
Celebrating a century-and-a-half of Columbia Public Schools
Closer Look – New and emerging businesses
Here’s how interest rate increases affect our daily lives
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer
In the beginning: A publisher’s journey
Faith and Community
Gifts Galore: VAC sponsors spread holiday cheer
Person You Should Know: Roger Johnson
Making Kids’ Day Dreams Come True
Started from the bottom, now we’re here.
Let’s Go to the Movies
Heroes for Our Heroes
Taking Aim at Recruitment and Staffing Fixes
Movers & Shakers – December 2022
Fusus fails. For now.
Impact COMO 2022 – Luncheon
200 Years and Counting
Supporting the Special Needs Student Population
Room at the Inn Finds a Home
Making an Impact
Join a board. Volunteer your time.
Closer Look – The Impact Issue
An Address & a Phone Number
Tender Loving Pet Care
Briefly in the News
In the Trenches
Lifting Up Others
Nowhere to Go But Up
You Don’t Need a Doctor, Until You Do
Intimate, Unique, Local
A Time to Give Thanks
It’s Not a Catwalk, It’s a Dogwalk
Movers & Shakers: The Impact Issue
Impact COMO 2022
Money 101
Live On Air
Blast from the Past
Styled Strands
PYSK: Brad Roling
Learn, move, and then pivot.
Community is the New Currency
Movers & Shakers
Building Homes the Right Way
Your Financial A-Team
Community Benefits of Inflation
Housing Relief
Planning for the Unthinkable
Search and Rescue
Adulting is hard.
Closer Look – October 2022
Briefly – October 2022
A Financial Pillar
Shining for the Community
Beautifying the Community
Rolling in With Baja-Midwest Fusion
Gear Up
Quick Healers
Coach James P. Arnold
Purr-fect Day for Some Kickball
A Supreme (Re)Start
The Last Word: Being Good Sports
Movers & Shakers: September 2022
Home Team Advantage
Game Day Grub
Tradition. History. Reunion.
Fields of Dreams
Closer Look: September 2022
Blazing a Trail to Victory
Briefly in the News: September 2022
Combining Forces
Where there’s a League for Everyone
Making the Team
Sports Ball for All
Game of Life
Making Art for All
Right On Target
COMO Goes Way Back to School
Being Part of the Change
Dr. Helen Porter
MUles!
Rocking People’s Lives
Movers & Shakers: August 2022
Little Libraries, Big Benefits
Opening Pathways to the Future
Mission Possible
The Truman Tails
Taking Care of Business
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go …”
Closer Look
Briefly in the News – August 2022
Discovering Your Creative Side
Knowledge is Power
Satisfying Standards
New Possibilities
Step Into the Stockyards
A Will to Thrive
With COVID-19 cases rising, what are Boone County’s vaccine rates?
Honoring COMO’s Small Businesses
Paw Patrol
Comforts of Home
Movers & Shakers: The Politics Issue
hotDOG!
New Kids on the City Block
Your Vote — and Voice — Matter. So Use Them.
The Political Issue: Closer Look
The Politics Issue: Briefly in the News
City of Columbia’s Boards & Commissions
A New Horizon for Sundvold Financial
Election Season’s Must-Have Accessory
What is something you would legalize in COMO?
Candidates You Should Know
On the Record
Columbia Deserves a Centrist Government
Plenty of Drama, Consequence in Ward 3 Tie-Breaker Election
Tiny Farming
Throwing Golf
June: Movers & Shakers
Champions for the Planet
From Firefighter to Landscaping Pro
Interest is High in Upcoming Elections
What’s the Scoop?
See You on the Patio
More Than Just a Blanket and a Basket
Hitting the Trails
An (un)Official Guide to (some of) COMO’s Parks
June: Closer Look
Keeping the District Beautiful
June: Briefly in the News
Women Making a Difference
Putting the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Theatre’
The Great Outdoors
My Outdoor Happy Places
Marshall Stewart
Hatching a Business
Serving Up Fun
Amanda Jacobs
The Advantage of a Head Start
Vintage Designs, Timeless Style
Well, that didn’t go as planned.
On Family
May: Movers & Shakers
May: Closer Look
May: Briefly in the News
Aid to Ease the Baby Blues
Tanner Ott & Mary Anderson
The Purrfect Family
Hope, Healing & Advocacy
Strength through Struggle
Contemporary Luxury
Caring Hearts, Hands, and Humans
Once Upon A Relocation
Today’s Decisions, Tomorrow’s Success
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
How to Save a Life
A Secret Family Recipe for Success
April: Closer Look
April: Briefly in the News
Lanterns of Love
Discovering a World of Endless Possibilities
RNs On The Open Road: Travel Nurse Leah Bernard
May: Movers & Shakers
Taking to the Skies
Happy Glampers
My Heart Belongs on a Backroad
Driving Legs
Travel is good for the soul.
Wild, Wild Mid West
Come Stay A While
Looking Forward to the Past
Tour Your COMO
Dr. Lester Woods, Jr.
Far Away Flavors Within Driving Distance
Life is a Collection of Moments
Jeremy & Erin Brown
A Time to Act
The Art of Healing through Ayurvedic Herbs
A Place for Solitude
The Nurse’s Office: A Student’s Safe Haven
March: Closer Look
March: Movers & Shakers
Beautiful Boy
Reaching New Heights
Back to the Future
March: Briefly in the News
Mid-Missouri Black Doula Collective
Healing in the Metaverse
Treat Yo’self
Cory and Misha Shea
A Groundbreaking Treatment
If You Can Break It, You Can Make It
Monica Smith
New Bee-ginnings
Informed & Empowered
Skylarking
In Our Own Backyard
Meet Robin Robinson: True/False Film Synapses Programmer
February: Movers & Shakers
Art & Soul
Encouraging, Experimenting, Empowering
David Seamon
Maria Oropallo
Randy Minchew
Tanya Heath
Robert Greene
Candidates You Should Know
Social Art
Stepping into Action
Community Focused, Music Driven
February: Briefly in the News
February: Closer Look
It Started with a Spark
Curators of the Lost Art and Artifacts
True (or False) COMO Royalty
Á La Polonaise
Painting Houses
Skylarking
Ringing in a New Narrative
Professor by Day, Artist by Night
The COMO Scene
Meet Samantha Boisclair: True/False Film Fest Events Producer
Just a Little Closer
Meet Eric Hatch: True/False Film Fest Programmer and Lead Music Programmer
Resources, Expertise, Support
An Interview With Desireé Reed-Francois
Living History
From the Ground Up
The Dream Continues
Favorite Places
Skylarking
2022 20 under 40: Misty Larkins
20 under 40
2022 20 under 40: Kerri Roberts
2022 20 under 40: Ming Hsieh
2022 20 under 40: Wende Wagner
2022 20 under 40: T’Keyah Thomas
2022 20 under 40: Dr. Garima Singh
2022 20 under 40: Amanda Ruyle
Jerrell Jackson: Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes
2022 20 under 40: Corrina Smith
2022 20 under 40: Megan Steen
2022 20 under 40: Lauren Karr
2022 20 under 40: Brandon Banks
The Future of Columbia
2022 20 under 40: Jacob Garrett
John Fabsits & Elizabeth Leatherman
A Vital Part
2022 20 under 40: Darren Morton
Barbara Buffaloe
2022 20 under 40: Michele Curry
2022 20 under 40: Dr. Stephen Graves
Scout’s Honor
2022 20 under 40: Tyson Mutrux
A Local Cause in Motion
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter
2022 20 under 40: Amber Goodwin
January: Briefly in the News
2022 20 under 40: Austin Ilsley
2022 20 under 40: Jessica Schlosser
2022 20 under 40: Mark Hoehne
January: Closer Look
January: Movers & Shakers
An Artist by Nature, a Gallerist by Trade
Meet Chloé Trayner: True/False Artistic Director
A Country Christmas
Food Truck to Restaurant:Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co.
Countdown to Christmas
What’s Bubbling in COMO?
Good & Messy BBQ
Time to Rise, Shine, and Smell the Fresh-Baked Bread
Hometown Yuletide
Straight from the Chef’s Mouth: Holiday Dish Recipes from Your Favorite Local Chefs
Columbia Chefs Are Cooking with Gas
So I Have Privilege … Now What?
December: Closer Look
‘Tis the Season
Silversmithing Guru: Meg Fritz
December: Briefly in the News
Art Director’s Gift Picks
Van & Lisa Hawxby
Restaurants Reimagined
Matt Jenne
December: Movers & Shakers
Treats Unleashed: Baking for Pets
On Cloud Wine
Same Venue, New Show: David Nail Bootheel 2021
November: Closer Look
Skylarking
Not Your Average Office
A Rustic Retreat
A Taste of Cuba
Captured on Canvas
Giving Children and Families a First Chance
The Truth About Privilege
November: Movers & Shakers
Matthew Lue
Sarah & Lauren Moreau
Building a Stronger Community
Taxes & the Pandemic
Work Where You Play
Banking on Columbia
November: Briefly in the News
Pet Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It?
Health for Your Wealth
Money, Money, Mooonnneeeyyy
The Talent Gap
Business is Blooming
Who Runs the Business World? Women, That’s Who.
Impact COMO 2021
Mike & Rockie Alden
Finding the Good Notes
October: Movers & Shakers
La Toya Stevens
Not An Island
October: Closer Look
Combined Efforts
A Home of Love
Growth Through Service
October: Briefly in the News
Bravely Going Where the Need Is
A Homecoming
Fresh Finds
Skylarking
October: Tara Talks
The Masonic Home of Missouri
Saving Columbia’s Cats
Get in the Game
Art Is Healing
Art for All
Private School Advantage
Playing the School Lottery
September: Closer Look
For All to Know
What’s on the Shelf at Daniel Boone Regional Library?
Nourish Café & Market: Love, Gratitude, and the Pursuit of Hummus
From Startup to Success
Artwork, Artists, and Philanthropy
Preserving Missouri’s Folk Arts
Leadership in Hard Times
Mike & Tina Woods
Dr. Brian Yearwood
Skylarking
September: Briefly in the News
We’re all in school
September: Movers & Shakers
Northern Luxury
September: Tara Talks
Let’s Dance
The Magic of Music
Snakes Aren’t Scary
A Backyard Designed For Making Memories
August: Briefly in the News
Changing Lives for the Better, Forever
Reimagining MU’s Social Justice Centers
Darren Morton
Putting People First
Meeting Clients Where They Are
Fighting to Improve Lives
August: Closer Look
2020 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES
Now 41, the Show-Me State Games Keeps on Playing
Boone County Nature School Celebrates its First Year
The COMO Mojo: The Good, The Weird, The Unexpected
God as Father and Mother
Utility Confronts Futility
A Day in the Life of a Homeless Outreach Officer
Downtown’s Oldest Buildings
(Re)Discover COMO: Art in the Park, Hindman Junction, “Blind” Boone Home
What’s your “most underrated spot” in Downtown Columbia?
Sing Your Heart Out, COMO
Dishing on Downtown Dining
Where History and Community Converge
Cookin’ with Hoss: Asian Chicken Salad
Mayoral Reflections: Public Service Belongs to All of Us
Puppy Love
Soggy Opportunity: Water Damage Brings New Life to MUMC
Dancers Developing the Next Generation
Where is your favorite piece of art in Columbia or who is your favorite COMO artist?
(Re)Discover COMO: First Fridays, Finger Lakes State Park, Rocheport Day Trip
Cookin’ with Hoss: Market Harvest Salad with Hoss’s Creamy Sweet Onion Dressing
Pages to Pixels
Evenings of Art, Music, and Food
Friendship in Adulthood – Follow up
Resurrection and Life
The COMO Mojo: A Canvas Called Columbia
Telling Stories, Slaying Dragons
Stethoscopes & Shutter Speeds
What’s the New Buzz at Columbia’s Agriculture Park?
Dining with Art
Welcome to Filmmaking
New Moms Sing the Praises of Music
Dyeing to Stand Out
What was your first job or the most unusual job you’ve had?
(Re)Discover COMO: Unbound Book Festival, Museum of Art and Archaeology, and Capen Park
The Challenge of Non-News News: Cutting Through the Confusion
The Given Life
COVID Reflections
Preparing for the Future
What the Dog Wants
Cookin’ with Hoss: Crab and Shrimp au Gratin
Dirty Jobs
Eyes on the Road, Hands Off Your Phone
The COMO Mojo: Lessons from the Late Shift
A Reason for Being
Good Dads in the Spotlight
Dress for Success
Murphy and Heath Challenge Buffaloe for Mayor’s Seat
CPS Board Candidates Talk Yearwood Departure, Charter Schools
(Re)Discover COMO: True/False, Heritage Trail, and the Gateway
Missouri’s ‘Unofficial’ State Historian is Retiring
What is your passion project?
Reaching for the Stars
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
A Kitchen Full of Heart
Cookin’ with Hoss: Beef Stroganoff a la Hoss
Reflecting on Columbia’s Growth
Corralling Cats on the Prowl
A Beacon of Artistic Renewal
The COMO Mojo: Reimagining Your Passion
The Ultimate Galentine’s Guide
Preserving the Past, One Story at a Time
From the Research Lab to the Writer’s Keyboard
Your home remedies: did they actually work?
This Modern Temperance
Keeping Pace
3, 2, 1… Lift-Off!
Anxious Mind, Peaceful Practices
Let’s Commit to Being ‘Here’ in Each Moment
Reviewing Your Year
A Historic Haven Right in Downtown
A Sense of Healing
Zero Proof, Full Flavor
The Dos and Don’ts of Landscape Edging
Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s ‘Oignon Francais’
Protecting Your Home, Protecting Your Health
New Year, New Home Goals
Taste The Latest
Making COMO Laugh!
Battle of the Brains
2024 in COMO: Tackling Challenges, Laying Groundwork for the Future
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Realtor
Caring for Your Landscape: Expert Tips for Success
Cookin’ With Hoss: Cajun BBQ Shrimp
Painting Joy, Preserving Memories
Santa’s Tips for a Jolly Roof: Wisdom from the Ultimate Home Pro
A Taste of Community
Something to Celebrate
They’re Coming!
The Holiday Blues
Turning the Tide on Affordable Housing
City Cuisine Global Fusion
The Unshakeable Kingdom
Impact COMO 2024: The Winners Are …
Cookin’ With Hoss: Apple Raspberry Pie
Hot Tips: Strategies for Selling Your Home in the Winter
How The United Way Community Impact Model Works
Helping People Help People
Do Good By Leading With Authenticity
Rock On!
Creating Something From Nothing
Girl Power
New Ronald McDonald House Provides Respite
988 Lifeline Turns 2
Inhabit Christmas
Keeping Pace With the Arcade District
The ‘Other’ Considerations When Planning Your Outdoor Space
Coming Up in COMO: Editor’s Picks
Retrieving Freedom: Enhancing Lives One Dog at a Time
Jazzed Up
Maximizing Your Home Value and Savings with Heartland Homes
The Benefits of Tinting Your Windows
The Work-Life Balance: Here’s How Ai Painting Plus Does It
Editor’s Picks: Coming Up in COMO
Meet Kaine Mancuso: Roofing and Exterior Sales Rep
Protect Your Property and Privacy With Security Film
Now Is the Season for That Interior Paint Job
Answering the Age-Old Question
Five Components of English Gardens
Am I Being Funny Yet
Have Vaccines, Will Travel
Columbia City Council Election Petitions Available for Pick Up
Tracking the Trails
The Curvy Road to Financial Freedom
From Poverty to Possibility
Cookin’ with Hoss: Chicken Cream Sauce
Financial Stability: A Complex Challenge, Strategy, And You
Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks
Our Name Matters
Planning for Their Future
Tipping Point
Mixed Opinions
Under Their Wing
Calling All Lords and Ladies
Midnight Munchin’
Kick up your heels for the 15th annual Harvest Hootenanny
Education is the Cornerstone of Future Success
Creole Chicken and Rice Soup
The Key to Joy
Samantha’s Bazaar
A Match Made in Rotary
Off the (Smart)phone
Charter Schools in Boone County?
Adventures in Science
The Fiber of Community
Destined to Flourish
A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Principal
Scholar Clinic Serves CPS Students
Beacon of Light: United Community Builders
Unpopular opinion: Families and kids are too busy
City/County Health Dept. Director Browning to Retire in October
Quin Gresham announces departure from Lyceum Theatre
Experience Clarity and Comfort with window Tints
The History of Painting is a Mix of Science, Engineering, and Art
Fall Roofing Renovations to Ensure Safety and Efficiency
Under the Gutter Plants
Como Blitzball
‘Church & State’: Despite COVID, the Show Goes On
CPD seeks community feedback on Flock cameras
Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice
Columbia is an Athletic City in Motion
Mochi Strikes: Delectable Delights to Cure Burnout
Creature Comforts: Providing Adventure for Pups
Silence and Solitude: Learn to Love Down Time
The Power of Teamwork in Columbia
‘Buffalo Turds’ and Faurot Field Memories
Athletics Leads the Cheer for COMO’s Economic Development
A Slam Dunk for Faith and Fun
A Day in the (Culinary) Life
Ready? Set! Where?
Course Classics: Love Your Look
Tiger Stretch Sesh: It’s a Hot Yoga Huddle
Design and Care of Formal Landscapes
Champion of the Roof: Spotlight on Garrett Strodtman
Edibles, Elevated: Putting the CBD in Comfort Food
MR340: Scores of Paddlers Ready for Annual River Race
Local Gallery Showcases Missouri Artists
Locked On Mizzou
Skate the Line
Created to Love. Called to Serve.
How Do You COMO?
Quality Materials and Quality Workmanship
Why hire a professional for your commercial painting project?
A Comprehensive Guide to Roof Shingle Types
The Mayor’s Core Values: Service, Trust, and Joy
The Human Cost of Policing
It’s Easy Being Green (& Brown!)
Busy Builder
Community Land Trust Helps Protect Investments
The More You Know
Swimming Pools are the Ultimate Summer Fun Zone
Behind the Green Curtain: Italian Eatery Opens in Old Jail
Cookin’ With Hoss: The Trish Sandwich
Raising Funds and Awareness: Craft Beer and Carts
The Recycle Cycle
Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’
Outside the (Traffic) Box
Compassionate Canines
The Wild Side
Advocating for COMO Beyond Our City Limits
United in Literacy
Grilled Salmon Easier than Swimming Upstream
Purrrsonal Space
Unchained Melodies: Rescue, Rehab, Rehome
From Joy to Heartbreak
Publisher’s Letter: A Lesson in Love
Reading for Relationship
A Day in the Life of Animal Control
Exploring Waterproof Flooring
Painting? We prioritize your pet’s health, too
Show Us Your Pets
Pig Tales
Parks, Patios, and Pampering for Pups
Crafting Dreams
Flights of Fancy: Birdwatching in CoMo
Taking the Reins
Bittersweet Snaps
Ready to Ride: Pedaler’s Jamboree Turns 15
There is Room to Explore
Planning, Budgeting, and Insurance Claims for Your Missouri Roof Repair
What’s your favorite day trip from COMO?
Weekends Are For Resting
Instilling Hope: Missouri Girls Town
Sound Architects
Who’s responsible for those 401(k) fiduciary duties?
Cookin’ With Hoss: Texas Caviar
Ready to get away? Try a COMO staycation
Pouring Excellence: Take a Spirited Trip
Questions and Arrows
A Night at the Drive-In
Dining Beyond Columbia Offers Tasty Options
Hit the Road for a Historic Hotel Visit
Get Out of Town
Show-Me Antiques
Make Your Home’s Exterior a Painting Priority, Too
The Write Stuff: Unbound Book Festival Celebrates Ninth Year
The Collections: Stephens Readies 80th Annual Fashion Show
Empowering the Next Generation
Cookin’ With Hoss: Hot Bacon Dressing
Reflections: Counting the Years
I Am the Bread of Life
Affordable Housing Coalition Pursues Solutions and Action
Capturing History: Miller’s Professional Imaging
Thankful and Optimistic: Reflecting on 20 Under 40
Setting the Stage in COMO
The Bistro: A New Culinary Experience
Teaching Tricks of the Trade
The Proof is in the Painting
The Telltale Signs of Missouri Roof Hail Damage
What did your 20 Under 40 selection and experience mean to you?
Making Dreams Come True
Maximizing Investments: Illuminating Your Home
A Moment to Reflect
20 Under 40 Realtors & Real Life
Makers and Shoppers and Workers, Oh My!
Change a Child’s Story
The Path to Wellness
‘Upholsterer to the Stars’
Accelerating Dreams
Cookin’ With Hoss: Pepper Steak (a la Chef Roi)
What’s New? Technology is a Gift — and a Curse
From the Mayor: Innovation in Government
Publisher’s Letter: Up in Here Making Changes
Innovations in Aesthetics
Simulation Center Boosts Expertise
Columbia is with the Band
The Cube Captivates Learning at Columbia Independent School
Research, Spot, Research
Günter Hans and the Story of a New Era
Automated Trash Collection Rolls into Columbia
How Often Do I Need a Roof Inspection for Home Safety?
High Tech versus Tried and True
Do you know the risks of lead-based paint?
Building the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Love is in the Kiln
The Tapestry of Relationship: Defined By Our Connections
Not-So-New Cafe is the Cat’s Meow
COMO Editor’s Letter: Forever Friends
Shrouded in Sh@me and $ecrecy
The Perfect Match for Mental Health and Wellness
Building a Family Was ‘A Little Scary’
Dining at Murry’s: New Musicians, Same Song
Mayor Buffaloe: Transcending Titles for Growth
Cookin’ With Hoss – Crab Rangoon Filling
Junior Achievement Promotes Boundless Possibilities
Relationship Help is Within Reach
‘That’s What She Said’ Columbia 2024
Super Bowl Ticket Winner Pays It Forward
Common Roofing Problems Found During Inspections
Getting to Know: Austin Ilsley
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Different Plants. Different Needs.
Ninety-Something Lovebirds
Choosing Health
Forging Global Connections
Woodhaven Champions Embracing All Abilities
Small COMO Gym Keeps It Simple
The Last Word: Health & Wellness
Delivering Nutrition: Lifelong Foodie Creates in COMO
City of Columbia Has Board and Commission Openings
Standing Apart from the Competition
Keeping Up With The Joneses
Be Well
Cookin’ With Hoss – Bronzed Salmon
It’s No Joke
A Daily Journey Beyond New Year’s Resolutions
A Novel Approach to Health Coverage Takes Root
The Panhandling Predicament: ‘I Call it Surviving’
How to Incorporate Color and Texture into your Landscape this Winter
Where Hope and Science Collide
Cookin’ With Hoss
Your Well Being
Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Siding
Mattress and Bedding 101
Company Culture Paints a Grand Canvas of Employee Success
Cheers to the Holidays: A Culinary Journey with Blartha
Holiday Special: COMO’s Favorite Holiday Recipes
A Shared History
Big Wheels Keep on Turning
Menu Monikers
From Plates to Pages
A Clean and Fresh Christmas
Weekend Luxury Away From The Strip
Eclipsing Expectations
Fine Wine, Community, and Spirits
What’s your favorite local menu item?
Serving Our Scholars
Coming Up in COMO: 52 Things To Do
First Responder Support Hosts ‘Shop With a Hero’ Event
Health Department to Host Naloxone Education Event
Looking for a way to get involved?
Coming Up in COMO: 26 Things To Do
Sager Reeves Gallery Presents The Masters Exhibit
Plants for Drought-Resistant Landscaping
New Windows Could Save Heating Costs
We’re Ready for a New Year and New Trends
Putting on Winter Weight
A Professional’s Take on Color Trends for 2024
The District hosts Living Windows
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides x 2
Check Out Shop Small Business Saturday
The World is Better with Music
Grateful to Give Back
Paws for Effect
Nonprofits Make Columbia and Its Public Schools Better
Dear Local Nonprofit Heroes
Deeply Rooted in History — and Faith
The Transformative Power of Nonprofits: My Personal Journey
Cookin’ With Hoss: Potato Habanero Chowder
Shelter from the Storm
Coming Up in COMO: Science, Sports, Concerts, and Nerds
Food Bank Market Opens on the Business Loop
$3 Million Boost Puts Opportunity Campus on Track
Impact COMO 2023
Déguster (Enjoy, Taste, Try)
Coming Up in COMO: 20 Things to Do
SHSMO Plans Free Documentary Screening
How to choose the right paint finish — and other FAQs
Columbia Police Host Active Assailant Response Training
The Importance of Mature Plantings
Your Guide to Residential Roof Replacement
Leave a Leaf Be?
5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
Invest in Yourself
Two Degrees of Shakespeare’s
Loving People Forward
The Chronicles of My Financial Misadventures
Retiring? It’s the Third Act, Not the Curtain Call
Cookin’ With Hoss
School Budgeting
New Fiscal Year, New Pay Philosophy
What’s Possible?
Dollars and Sen$e
Barking Up the Right Tree
An Easy Pill to Swallow
Coming Up in COMO: Get Carried Away
What are the Qualities of a Good Siding Contractor?
Columbia Lists 4 Finalists for Top Cop Post
Coming Up in COMO: First Friday and Tangling Tigers
Mizzou Memory Lane Through the ’60s
Pests Got You Down?
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets for a Fresh, New Look
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice:the Season of Color
Shade Trees for Fall Color
Columbia Art League Supports Local Artists
SHSMO Adds New Historic Biographies
‘A Star is Born’ Exhibit Channels Hollywood
Treeline Music Fest team felled by debt
Station 11 Sculpture Symbolizes Water Dousing Flames
City ARPA Funding Targets Homelessness, Affordable Housing
City Opens New Fire Station
If You’ve Been Bitten By a Cat …
CMNEA Says Students Benefit When Teachers Unite
Discover Something Plume
Style Statement: Beauty, Barber, and Beyond
Cookin With Hoss: Dijon Mushroom Sauce
Inspiring Greatness Throughout CPS
I am (mostly) thankful for the lessons
Helping Dreams Take Root
Building the All-American Home
Increasing Access to Healthcare to Boost Student Success
Back-to-School Memories: My lifelong transformation
Curiosity Never Retires
Students Reap Dividends of Early College
Douglass Principal Says ‘Dig Deeper’
Fire Forces Tellers and True/False Out — For Now
Memory Lane: COMO and Mizzou in the ’60s (Part 2)
Hiking With Ginger: Down by the River
Coming Up in COMO: 42 Things to do
New Marker Recognizes ‘Despicable’ Side of Boone County History
1889 Lynching Memorial Speech
Mizzou in the ’60s: Down Memory Lane
Harpo’s Adds ‘The Landing’ to its All-Star Brand
46 Things to do in COMO
International Screenwriting Conference coming to COMO
Ceremony Memorializes 1889 Lynching
Hiking With Ginger: Ahhh … Autumn
CelebrARTy: Artists, celebrities mix it up
Treeline Cancels Iconic Music Festival
Planting For Summer Color
Coming Up in COMO: Your to-go list
Ragtag Film Society Tags New Partners
Nurturing Nature
Broadway Brewery Embraces Field to Fork
Natural Solutions
Cookin’ With Hoss: Spicy Texas Chili
Nurturing Green Thumbs
Growing Together
Future Phenomenal Americans
We asked COMO Staff… What is your favorite flora or fauna and why?
Coming Up in COMO …
(Re)discover COMO Outdoor Dining
Paired Interests
Coming Up in COMO …
Growing up on Wagon Wheel Ranch
Agriculture and Columbia Public Schools
Where the Wild Things Grow
Hiking With Ginger: Beating the Heat
Coming Up in COMO …
The Columbia Farmers Market
Lessons Learned
How To Water New Plants
“Good Day!”
Supporting Public Schools is Good Business
Coming Up in COMO: 25 things to do
Shampooches Sheds Its Wheels
Building Community Impact
Cookin’ With Hoss
Where Ideas Grow
Coming Up in COMO …
New Adventures Await
In the Eyelash of the Beholder
Blooms & Wishes
Reflections
Small businesses are what make our world go round.
The Last Word
Standing the Tests of Time
The Old Neighborhood Café
Hiking With Ginger
Coming Up in COMO …
(Re)discovering COMO
A lifetime of love — and Harpo’s
Custom Luxury – The Girard Homes Way
Home Sweet Habitat
A Place for Everything
The Last Word – June 2023
Great Schools Mean Great Communities
Cookin’ With Hoss
Homeowning 101
How about a do-over?
Buying or selling a home?
Estate Sales 101
Hidden Houses
Paws in Heaven
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger
#COMOMOMS
The Balancing Act: Planning Your Dream Yard
Since 1925…
Fire in the Sky: Coming Up in COMO
Coming Up in COMO
‘Mornings at the River’
Hiking With Ginger: Avoiding Trail Itch
Coming Up in COMO …
Marking Douglass football history
Sharing Pain Half a World Away
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger: Bring on the Bikes
Coming Up in COMO …
Four Dwarf Trees You Should Know About
Around Your House…
OATS: new fee and cashless boarding begins July 1
Documentary depicts ‘Missouri’s Woodstock’ in Sedalia 50 years ago
(Re)discover COMO
Let’s hear it for the kids!
The Perks of Play
A Growing Community of Holistic Learners
Teaching Columbia’s Future Chefs
The Power of Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia Celebrates 25 Years
Internet issues: Keeping kids safe online
June showcase: Drink & Dine in The District
Montminy Gallery welcomes new director
The Science of Faith
An Essential Link
Inspire Hope, Promote Wellness
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger
No degree, no job? Not anymore.
Celebrating Similarities and Differences
Building Community Through Art
Coming Up in COMO: 47 things to do
MU J-School grad led a novel life
Coming Up in COMO: Cinco de Mayo
Hiking With Ginger
The Giving Chef
Deer Resistant Landscapes
Coming up in COMO …
COMO People: Same book, different page
(Re)discover COMO’s hidden gems
Coming Up in COMO …
Stephens College Fashion Students Shine
Columbia Trails: Hiking With Ginger
The Pets of COMO
These Are a Few of Our (Alums’) Favorite Things
COMO’s Public Art: From Iconic to Whimsical
The most wonderful time of the year.
Turning Passion into Paintings
Not Your Grandpa’s General Store
Cookin’ With Hoss
A Restored Retreat
ALL RISE: From lock-up to looking up
Firefighting Fido: Who’s a good boy?
We brought back the Business Times!
COMING UP IN COMO …
Coming Up in COMO: 63 things to do
New for 2023
Looking for something to do?
Leveraging Justice
2023 Boone County Hall of Fame
Coming up in COMO: 39 things to do
‘Budtenders’ and bringing back the general store
The Winds of Change
Coming Up in COMO: 44 things to do
Heal, Enhance, Optimize
The Last Word: The Apps We Love
Person You Should Know: Tom Richards
Closer Look – The Innovation Issue
Briefly in the News – The Innovation Issue
Columbia couple creates a country estate
Familiar Faces Find the Edge
COMO’s K-9s keep paw and order
Endless Pasta-bilities at Pasta La Fata
Neighborhood Watch is on the Lookout
Going solar in COMO
FUSUS: City Council will take another look
The Ever-Evolving Artist
Are You Ready to Climb Your Family Tree?
By the Numbers
MU Research: Nothing to Swine About
Let’s innovate.
A Lot to Share
Who is the next billion-dollar entrepreneur?
That’s a wrap!
Coming Up in COMO: 33 things to do
Movers & Shakers — March 2023
Debates set for school, city candidates
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Drag as art: The Royal Court of Columbia
Closer Look – Rise & Grind, Lumia Med Spa, and Nutrishop
February business and community briefs
Upscale New York Style in Downtown Columbia
Champions of the Virtual Arena
All Revved Up!
PYSK: Dennis Gates
COMO’s Sounds of Summer(fest)
COMO’s Got Talent
A sweet legacy in downtown Columbia
True/False Film Fest announces 2023 lineup
What’s the best show you have ever seen in COMO?
Bigfoot is (probably) real. And a tiger bit me.
Film focuses on 1939 sharecropper protest in Missouri
Mizzou esports has a place to call home
SuretyBonds.com gears up for move to Hawthorn Bank building
An Essential Member of the Community
In the Spotlight: Columbia Entertainment Company
Creating Community Through Music
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Celebrating Our Anniversary: One Year as City Manager
Politics as Entertainment in COMO
A School of Bonecraft and Pup-priety
Pole Dancing: More Than a Workout
Erica’s Picks in COMO
I am the entertainment.
Funny Business: Tickling our funny bones
Movers & Shakers – February 2023
COMO 365: February 6, 1882
COMO 365: February 2, 1978
COMO 365: February 1, 2007
County sets listening sessions on ARPA funding
Preach on, Brother Jodie! and other stuff
Preparing For Initial Consultations
When The Party Is Over…
COMO 365: January 31, 1921
Romance blooms at La Takita
OATS Transit is more than a ride
Worth the Wait
The form and function of good health
Working my way to healthy
Better health, from the inside out
It’s Time to Take the Floor
Find Dining: Plants for the People
3 to try: Focusing on food and fitness
The Big Boom has arrived in COMO
The Last Word – COMO, did you know?
PYSK: Mat Gass
Giving COMO a mental health checkup
COMO 365: January 26, 1980
COMO 365: Jan. 25 in Columbia history
And another thing … I love snakes
‘COMO 365’ keeps history alive
Forty Years of Fitness
If you see me running … call the police.
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
A Natural Approach
New options empower us to take charge of our own health
Briefly in the COMO’s news
More People, More Voices
15 things you (probably, maybe) don’t know about me: Part 1 of 4
Wrecking balls spur new Columbia group’s preservation passion
Movers & Shakers – The Health and Wellness Issue
Pros and Cons of Dry Laid and Mortared Patios
Pros & Cons of Dry Laid & Mortared Patios
A New Year = New Resolutions
Welcome to a club with 1,370 members — and no purpose
Movers & Shakers – January 2023
COMO’s 1 Million Cups runneth over
MU continues rebound from 2015 protests
The most wonderful time of the year
Briefly in the News: December 2022
Everything and the New York-style bagel
The Rotary Story: Service Above Self
New MU outdoor lab provides an abundance of opportunity
Celebrating a century-and-a-half of Columbia Public Schools
Closer Look – New and emerging businesses
Here’s how interest rate increases affect our daily lives
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer
In the beginning: A publisher’s journey
Faith and Community
Gifts Galore: VAC sponsors spread holiday cheer
Person You Should Know: Roger Johnson
Making Kids’ Day Dreams Come True
Started from the bottom, now we’re here.
Let’s Go to the Movies
Heroes for Our Heroes
Taking Aim at Recruitment and Staffing Fixes
Movers & Shakers – December 2022
Fusus fails. For now.
Impact COMO 2022 – Luncheon
200 Years and Counting
Supporting the Special Needs Student Population
Room at the Inn Finds a Home
Making an Impact
Join a board. Volunteer your time.
Closer Look – The Impact Issue
An Address & a Phone Number
Tender Loving Pet Care
Briefly in the News
In the Trenches
Lifting Up Others
Nowhere to Go But Up
You Don’t Need a Doctor, Until You Do
Intimate, Unique, Local
A Time to Give Thanks
It’s Not a Catwalk, It’s a Dogwalk
Movers & Shakers: The Impact Issue
Impact COMO 2022
Money 101
Live On Air
Blast from the Past
Styled Strands
PYSK: Brad Roling
Learn, move, and then pivot.
Community is the New Currency
Movers & Shakers
Building Homes the Right Way
Your Financial A-Team
Community Benefits of Inflation
Housing Relief
Planning for the Unthinkable
Search and Rescue
Adulting is hard.
Closer Look – October 2022
Briefly – October 2022
A Financial Pillar
Shining for the Community
Beautifying the Community
Rolling in With Baja-Midwest Fusion
Gear Up
Quick Healers
Coach James P. Arnold
Purr-fect Day for Some Kickball
A Supreme (Re)Start
The Last Word: Being Good Sports
Movers & Shakers: September 2022
Home Team Advantage
Game Day Grub
Tradition. History. Reunion.
Fields of Dreams
Closer Look: September 2022
Blazing a Trail to Victory
Briefly in the News: September 2022
Combining Forces
Where there’s a League for Everyone
Making the Team
Sports Ball for All
Game of Life
Making Art for All
Right On Target
COMO Goes Way Back to School
Being Part of the Change
Dr. Helen Porter
MUles!
Rocking People’s Lives
Movers & Shakers: August 2022
Little Libraries, Big Benefits
Opening Pathways to the Future
Mission Possible
The Truman Tails
Taking Care of Business
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go …”
Closer Look
Briefly in the News – August 2022
Discovering Your Creative Side
Knowledge is Power
Satisfying Standards
New Possibilities
Step Into the Stockyards
A Will to Thrive
With COVID-19 cases rising, what are Boone County’s vaccine rates?
Honoring COMO’s Small Businesses
Paw Patrol
Comforts of Home
Movers & Shakers: The Politics Issue
hotDOG!
New Kids on the City Block
Your Vote — and Voice — Matter. So Use Them.
The Political Issue: Closer Look
The Politics Issue: Briefly in the News
City of Columbia’s Boards & Commissions
A New Horizon for Sundvold Financial
Election Season’s Must-Have Accessory
What is something you would legalize in COMO?
Candidates You Should Know
On the Record
Columbia Deserves a Centrist Government
Plenty of Drama, Consequence in Ward 3 Tie-Breaker Election
Tiny Farming
Throwing Golf
June: Movers & Shakers
Champions for the Planet
From Firefighter to Landscaping Pro
Interest is High in Upcoming Elections
What’s the Scoop?
See You on the Patio
More Than Just a Blanket and a Basket
Hitting the Trails
An (un)Official Guide to (some of) COMO’s Parks
June: Closer Look
Keeping the District Beautiful
June: Briefly in the News
Women Making a Difference
Putting the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Theatre’
The Great Outdoors
My Outdoor Happy Places
Marshall Stewart
Hatching a Business
Serving Up Fun
Amanda Jacobs
The Advantage of a Head Start
Vintage Designs, Timeless Style
Well, that didn’t go as planned.
On Family
May: Movers & Shakers
May: Closer Look
May: Briefly in the News
Aid to Ease the Baby Blues
Tanner Ott & Mary Anderson
The Purrfect Family
Hope, Healing & Advocacy
Strength through Struggle
Contemporary Luxury
Caring Hearts, Hands, and Humans
Once Upon A Relocation
Today’s Decisions, Tomorrow’s Success
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
How to Save a Life
A Secret Family Recipe for Success
April: Closer Look
April: Briefly in the News
Lanterns of Love
Discovering a World of Endless Possibilities
RNs On The Open Road: Travel Nurse Leah Bernard
May: Movers & Shakers
Taking to the Skies
Happy Glampers
My Heart Belongs on a Backroad
Driving Legs
Travel is good for the soul.
Wild, Wild Mid West
Come Stay A While
Looking Forward to the Past
Tour Your COMO
Dr. Lester Woods, Jr.
Far Away Flavors Within Driving Distance
Life is a Collection of Moments
Jeremy & Erin Brown
A Time to Act
The Art of Healing through Ayurvedic Herbs
A Place for Solitude
The Nurse’s Office: A Student’s Safe Haven
March: Closer Look
March: Movers & Shakers
Beautiful Boy
Reaching New Heights
Back to the Future
March: Briefly in the News
Mid-Missouri Black Doula Collective
Healing in the Metaverse
Treat Yo’self
Cory and Misha Shea
A Groundbreaking Treatment
If You Can Break It, You Can Make It
Monica Smith
New Bee-ginnings
Informed & Empowered
Skylarking
In Our Own Backyard
Meet Robin Robinson: True/False Film Synapses Programmer
February: Movers & Shakers
Art & Soul
Encouraging, Experimenting, Empowering
David Seamon
Maria Oropallo
Randy Minchew
Tanya Heath
Robert Greene
Candidates You Should Know
Social Art
Stepping into Action
Community Focused, Music Driven
February: Briefly in the News
February: Closer Look
It Started with a Spark
Curators of the Lost Art and Artifacts
True (or False) COMO Royalty
Á La Polonaise
Painting Houses
Skylarking
Ringing in a New Narrative
Professor by Day, Artist by Night
The COMO Scene
Meet Samantha Boisclair: True/False Film Fest Events Producer
Just a Little Closer
Meet Eric Hatch: True/False Film Fest Programmer and Lead Music Programmer
Resources, Expertise, Support
An Interview With Desireé Reed-Francois
Living History
From the Ground Up
The Dream Continues
Favorite Places
Skylarking
2022 20 under 40: Misty Larkins
20 under 40
2022 20 under 40: Kerri Roberts
2022 20 under 40: Ming Hsieh
2022 20 under 40: Wende Wagner
2022 20 under 40: T’Keyah Thomas
2022 20 under 40: Dr. Garima Singh
2022 20 under 40: Amanda Ruyle
Jerrell Jackson: Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes
2022 20 under 40: Corrina Smith
2022 20 under 40: Megan Steen
2022 20 under 40: Lauren Karr
2022 20 under 40: Brandon Banks
The Future of Columbia
2022 20 under 40: Jacob Garrett
John Fabsits & Elizabeth Leatherman
A Vital Part
2022 20 under 40: Darren Morton
Barbara Buffaloe
2022 20 under 40: Michele Curry
2022 20 under 40: Dr. Stephen Graves
Scout’s Honor
2022 20 under 40: Tyson Mutrux
A Local Cause in Motion
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter
2022 20 under 40: Amber Goodwin
January: Briefly in the News
2022 20 under 40: Austin Ilsley
2022 20 under 40: Jessica Schlosser
2022 20 under 40: Mark Hoehne
January: Closer Look
January: Movers & Shakers
An Artist by Nature, a Gallerist by Trade
Meet Chloé Trayner: True/False Artistic Director
A Country Christmas
Food Truck to Restaurant:Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co.
Countdown to Christmas
What’s Bubbling in COMO?
Good & Messy BBQ
Time to Rise, Shine, and Smell the Fresh-Baked Bread
Hometown Yuletide
Straight from the Chef’s Mouth: Holiday Dish Recipes from Your Favorite Local Chefs
Columbia Chefs Are Cooking with Gas
So I Have Privilege … Now What?
December: Closer Look
‘Tis the Season
Silversmithing Guru: Meg Fritz
December: Briefly in the News
Art Director’s Gift Picks
Van & Lisa Hawxby
Restaurants Reimagined
Matt Jenne
December: Movers & Shakers
Treats Unleashed: Baking for Pets
On Cloud Wine
Same Venue, New Show: David Nail Bootheel 2021
November: Closer Look
Skylarking
Not Your Average Office
A Rustic Retreat
A Taste of Cuba
Captured on Canvas
Giving Children and Families a First Chance
The Truth About Privilege
November: Movers & Shakers
Matthew Lue
Sarah & Lauren Moreau
Building a Stronger Community
Taxes & the Pandemic
Work Where You Play
Banking on Columbia
November: Briefly in the News
Pet Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It?
Health for Your Wealth
Money, Money, Mooonnneeeyyy
The Talent Gap
Business is Blooming
Who Runs the Business World? Women, That’s Who.
Impact COMO 2021
Mike & Rockie Alden
Finding the Good Notes
October: Movers & Shakers
La Toya Stevens
Not An Island
October: Closer Look
Combined Efforts
A Home of Love
Growth Through Service
October: Briefly in the News
Bravely Going Where the Need Is
A Homecoming
Fresh Finds
Skylarking
October: Tara Talks
The Masonic Home of Missouri
Saving Columbia’s Cats
Get in the Game
Art Is Healing
Art for All
Private School Advantage
Playing the School Lottery
September: Closer Look
For All to Know
What’s on the Shelf at Daniel Boone Regional Library?
Nourish Café & Market: Love, Gratitude, and the Pursuit of Hummus
From Startup to Success
Artwork, Artists, and Philanthropy
Preserving Missouri’s Folk Arts
Leadership in Hard Times
Mike & Tina Woods
Dr. Brian Yearwood
Skylarking
September: Briefly in the News
We’re all in school
September: Movers & Shakers
Northern Luxury
September: Tara Talks
Let’s Dance
The Magic of Music
Snakes Aren’t Scary
A Backyard Designed For Making Memories
August: Briefly in the News
Changing Lives for the Better, Forever
Reimagining MU’s Social Justice Centers
Darren Morton
Putting People First
Meeting Clients Where They Are
Fighting to Improve Lives
August: Closer Look
2019 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES
Now 41, the Show-Me State Games Keeps on Playing
Boone County Nature School Celebrates its First Year
The COMO Mojo: The Good, The Weird, The Unexpected
God as Father and Mother
Utility Confronts Futility
A Day in the Life of a Homeless Outreach Officer
Downtown’s Oldest Buildings
(Re)Discover COMO: Art in the Park, Hindman Junction, “Blind” Boone Home
What’s your “most underrated spot” in Downtown Columbia?
Sing Your Heart Out, COMO
Dishing on Downtown Dining
Where History and Community Converge
Cookin’ with Hoss: Asian Chicken Salad
Mayoral Reflections: Public Service Belongs to All of Us
Puppy Love
Soggy Opportunity: Water Damage Brings New Life to MUMC
Dancers Developing the Next Generation
Where is your favorite piece of art in Columbia or who is your favorite COMO artist?
(Re)Discover COMO: First Fridays, Finger Lakes State Park, Rocheport Day Trip
Cookin’ with Hoss: Market Harvest Salad with Hoss’s Creamy Sweet Onion Dressing
Pages to Pixels
Evenings of Art, Music, and Food
Friendship in Adulthood – Follow up
Resurrection and Life
The COMO Mojo: A Canvas Called Columbia
Telling Stories, Slaying Dragons
Stethoscopes & Shutter Speeds
What’s the New Buzz at Columbia’s Agriculture Park?
Dining with Art
Welcome to Filmmaking
New Moms Sing the Praises of Music
Dyeing to Stand Out
What was your first job or the most unusual job you’ve had?
(Re)Discover COMO: Unbound Book Festival, Museum of Art and Archaeology, and Capen Park
The Challenge of Non-News News: Cutting Through the Confusion
The Given Life
COVID Reflections
Preparing for the Future
What the Dog Wants
Cookin’ with Hoss: Crab and Shrimp au Gratin
Dirty Jobs
Eyes on the Road, Hands Off Your Phone
The COMO Mojo: Lessons from the Late Shift
A Reason for Being
Good Dads in the Spotlight
Dress for Success
Murphy and Heath Challenge Buffaloe for Mayor’s Seat
CPS Board Candidates Talk Yearwood Departure, Charter Schools
(Re)Discover COMO: True/False, Heritage Trail, and the Gateway
Missouri’s ‘Unofficial’ State Historian is Retiring
What is your passion project?
Reaching for the Stars
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
A Kitchen Full of Heart
Cookin’ with Hoss: Beef Stroganoff a la Hoss
Reflecting on Columbia’s Growth
Corralling Cats on the Prowl
A Beacon of Artistic Renewal
The COMO Mojo: Reimagining Your Passion
The Ultimate Galentine’s Guide
Preserving the Past, One Story at a Time
From the Research Lab to the Writer’s Keyboard
Your home remedies: did they actually work?
This Modern Temperance
Keeping Pace
3, 2, 1… Lift-Off!
Anxious Mind, Peaceful Practices
Let’s Commit to Being ‘Here’ in Each Moment
Reviewing Your Year
A Historic Haven Right in Downtown
A Sense of Healing
Zero Proof, Full Flavor
The Dos and Don’ts of Landscape Edging
Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s ‘Oignon Francais’
Protecting Your Home, Protecting Your Health
New Year, New Home Goals
Taste The Latest
Making COMO Laugh!
Battle of the Brains
2024 in COMO: Tackling Challenges, Laying Groundwork for the Future
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Realtor
Caring for Your Landscape: Expert Tips for Success
Cookin’ With Hoss: Cajun BBQ Shrimp
Painting Joy, Preserving Memories
Santa’s Tips for a Jolly Roof: Wisdom from the Ultimate Home Pro
A Taste of Community
Something to Celebrate
They’re Coming!
The Holiday Blues
Turning the Tide on Affordable Housing
City Cuisine Global Fusion
The Unshakeable Kingdom
Impact COMO 2024: The Winners Are …
Cookin’ With Hoss: Apple Raspberry Pie
Hot Tips: Strategies for Selling Your Home in the Winter
How The United Way Community Impact Model Works
Helping People Help People
Do Good By Leading With Authenticity
Rock On!
Creating Something From Nothing
Girl Power
New Ronald McDonald House Provides Respite
988 Lifeline Turns 2
Inhabit Christmas
Keeping Pace With the Arcade District
The ‘Other’ Considerations When Planning Your Outdoor Space
Coming Up in COMO: Editor’s Picks
Retrieving Freedom: Enhancing Lives One Dog at a Time
Jazzed Up
Maximizing Your Home Value and Savings with Heartland Homes
The Benefits of Tinting Your Windows
The Work-Life Balance: Here’s How Ai Painting Plus Does It
Editor’s Picks: Coming Up in COMO
Meet Kaine Mancuso: Roofing and Exterior Sales Rep
Protect Your Property and Privacy With Security Film
Now Is the Season for That Interior Paint Job
Answering the Age-Old Question
Five Components of English Gardens
Am I Being Funny Yet
Have Vaccines, Will Travel
Columbia City Council Election Petitions Available for Pick Up
Tracking the Trails
The Curvy Road to Financial Freedom
From Poverty to Possibility
Cookin’ with Hoss: Chicken Cream Sauce
Financial Stability: A Complex Challenge, Strategy, And You
Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks
Our Name Matters
Planning for Their Future
Tipping Point
Mixed Opinions
Under Their Wing
Calling All Lords and Ladies
Midnight Munchin’
Kick up your heels for the 15th annual Harvest Hootenanny
Education is the Cornerstone of Future Success
Creole Chicken and Rice Soup
The Key to Joy
Samantha’s Bazaar
A Match Made in Rotary
Off the (Smart)phone
Charter Schools in Boone County?
Adventures in Science
The Fiber of Community
Destined to Flourish
A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Principal
Scholar Clinic Serves CPS Students
Beacon of Light: United Community Builders
Unpopular opinion: Families and kids are too busy
City/County Health Dept. Director Browning to Retire in October
Quin Gresham announces departure from Lyceum Theatre
Experience Clarity and Comfort with window Tints
The History of Painting is a Mix of Science, Engineering, and Art
Fall Roofing Renovations to Ensure Safety and Efficiency
Under the Gutter Plants
Como Blitzball
‘Church & State’: Despite COVID, the Show Goes On
CPD seeks community feedback on Flock cameras
Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice
Columbia is an Athletic City in Motion
Mochi Strikes: Delectable Delights to Cure Burnout
Creature Comforts: Providing Adventure for Pups
Silence and Solitude: Learn to Love Down Time
The Power of Teamwork in Columbia
‘Buffalo Turds’ and Faurot Field Memories
Athletics Leads the Cheer for COMO’s Economic Development
A Slam Dunk for Faith and Fun
A Day in the (Culinary) Life
Ready? Set! Where?
Course Classics: Love Your Look
Tiger Stretch Sesh: It’s a Hot Yoga Huddle
Design and Care of Formal Landscapes
Champion of the Roof: Spotlight on Garrett Strodtman
Edibles, Elevated: Putting the CBD in Comfort Food
MR340: Scores of Paddlers Ready for Annual River Race
Local Gallery Showcases Missouri Artists
Locked On Mizzou
Skate the Line
Created to Love. Called to Serve.
How Do You COMO?
Quality Materials and Quality Workmanship
Why hire a professional for your commercial painting project?
A Comprehensive Guide to Roof Shingle Types
The Mayor’s Core Values: Service, Trust, and Joy
The Human Cost of Policing
It’s Easy Being Green (& Brown!)
Busy Builder
Community Land Trust Helps Protect Investments
The More You Know
Swimming Pools are the Ultimate Summer Fun Zone
Behind the Green Curtain: Italian Eatery Opens in Old Jail
Cookin’ With Hoss: The Trish Sandwich
Raising Funds and Awareness: Craft Beer and Carts
The Recycle Cycle
Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’
Outside the (Traffic) Box
Compassionate Canines
The Wild Side
Advocating for COMO Beyond Our City Limits
United in Literacy
Grilled Salmon Easier than Swimming Upstream
Purrrsonal Space
Unchained Melodies: Rescue, Rehab, Rehome
From Joy to Heartbreak
Publisher’s Letter: A Lesson in Love
Reading for Relationship
A Day in the Life of Animal Control
Exploring Waterproof Flooring
Painting? We prioritize your pet’s health, too
Show Us Your Pets
Pig Tales
Parks, Patios, and Pampering for Pups
Crafting Dreams
Flights of Fancy: Birdwatching in CoMo
Taking the Reins
Bittersweet Snaps
Ready to Ride: Pedaler’s Jamboree Turns 15
There is Room to Explore
Planning, Budgeting, and Insurance Claims for Your Missouri Roof Repair
What’s your favorite day trip from COMO?
Weekends Are For Resting
Instilling Hope: Missouri Girls Town
Sound Architects
Who’s responsible for those 401(k) fiduciary duties?
Cookin’ With Hoss: Texas Caviar
Ready to get away? Try a COMO staycation
Pouring Excellence: Take a Spirited Trip
Questions and Arrows
A Night at the Drive-In
Dining Beyond Columbia Offers Tasty Options
Hit the Road for a Historic Hotel Visit
Get Out of Town
Show-Me Antiques
Make Your Home’s Exterior a Painting Priority, Too
The Write Stuff: Unbound Book Festival Celebrates Ninth Year
The Collections: Stephens Readies 80th Annual Fashion Show
Empowering the Next Generation
Cookin’ With Hoss: Hot Bacon Dressing
Reflections: Counting the Years
I Am the Bread of Life
Affordable Housing Coalition Pursues Solutions and Action
Capturing History: Miller’s Professional Imaging
Thankful and Optimistic: Reflecting on 20 Under 40
Setting the Stage in COMO
The Bistro: A New Culinary Experience
Teaching Tricks of the Trade
The Proof is in the Painting
The Telltale Signs of Missouri Roof Hail Damage
What did your 20 Under 40 selection and experience mean to you?
Making Dreams Come True
Maximizing Investments: Illuminating Your Home
A Moment to Reflect
20 Under 40 Realtors & Real Life
Makers and Shoppers and Workers, Oh My!
Change a Child’s Story
The Path to Wellness
‘Upholsterer to the Stars’
Accelerating Dreams
Cookin’ With Hoss: Pepper Steak (a la Chef Roi)
What’s New? Technology is a Gift — and a Curse
From the Mayor: Innovation in Government
Publisher’s Letter: Up in Here Making Changes
Innovations in Aesthetics
Simulation Center Boosts Expertise
Columbia is with the Band
The Cube Captivates Learning at Columbia Independent School
Research, Spot, Research
Günter Hans and the Story of a New Era
Automated Trash Collection Rolls into Columbia
How Often Do I Need a Roof Inspection for Home Safety?
High Tech versus Tried and True
Do you know the risks of lead-based paint?
Building the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Love is in the Kiln
The Tapestry of Relationship: Defined By Our Connections
Not-So-New Cafe is the Cat’s Meow
COMO Editor’s Letter: Forever Friends
Shrouded in Sh@me and $ecrecy
The Perfect Match for Mental Health and Wellness
Building a Family Was ‘A Little Scary’
Dining at Murry’s: New Musicians, Same Song
Mayor Buffaloe: Transcending Titles for Growth
Cookin’ With Hoss – Crab Rangoon Filling
Junior Achievement Promotes Boundless Possibilities
Relationship Help is Within Reach
‘That’s What She Said’ Columbia 2024
Super Bowl Ticket Winner Pays It Forward
Common Roofing Problems Found During Inspections
Getting to Know: Austin Ilsley
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Different Plants. Different Needs.
Ninety-Something Lovebirds
Choosing Health
Forging Global Connections
Woodhaven Champions Embracing All Abilities
Small COMO Gym Keeps It Simple
The Last Word: Health & Wellness
Delivering Nutrition: Lifelong Foodie Creates in COMO
City of Columbia Has Board and Commission Openings
Standing Apart from the Competition
Keeping Up With The Joneses
Be Well
Cookin’ With Hoss – Bronzed Salmon
It’s No Joke
A Daily Journey Beyond New Year’s Resolutions
A Novel Approach to Health Coverage Takes Root
The Panhandling Predicament: ‘I Call it Surviving’
How to Incorporate Color and Texture into your Landscape this Winter
Where Hope and Science Collide
Cookin’ With Hoss
Your Well Being
Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Siding
Mattress and Bedding 101
Company Culture Paints a Grand Canvas of Employee Success
Cheers to the Holidays: A Culinary Journey with Blartha
Holiday Special: COMO’s Favorite Holiday Recipes
A Shared History
Big Wheels Keep on Turning
Menu Monikers
From Plates to Pages
A Clean and Fresh Christmas
Weekend Luxury Away From The Strip
Eclipsing Expectations
Fine Wine, Community, and Spirits
What’s your favorite local menu item?
Serving Our Scholars
Coming Up in COMO: 52 Things To Do
First Responder Support Hosts ‘Shop With a Hero’ Event
Health Department to Host Naloxone Education Event
Looking for a way to get involved?
Coming Up in COMO: 26 Things To Do
Sager Reeves Gallery Presents The Masters Exhibit
Plants for Drought-Resistant Landscaping
New Windows Could Save Heating Costs
We’re Ready for a New Year and New Trends
Putting on Winter Weight
A Professional’s Take on Color Trends for 2024
The District hosts Living Windows
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides x 2
Check Out Shop Small Business Saturday
The World is Better with Music
Grateful to Give Back
Paws for Effect
Nonprofits Make Columbia and Its Public Schools Better
Dear Local Nonprofit Heroes
Deeply Rooted in History — and Faith
The Transformative Power of Nonprofits: My Personal Journey
Cookin’ With Hoss: Potato Habanero Chowder
Shelter from the Storm
Coming Up in COMO: Science, Sports, Concerts, and Nerds
Food Bank Market Opens on the Business Loop
$3 Million Boost Puts Opportunity Campus on Track
Impact COMO 2023
Déguster (Enjoy, Taste, Try)
Coming Up in COMO: 20 Things to Do
SHSMO Plans Free Documentary Screening
How to choose the right paint finish — and other FAQs
Columbia Police Host Active Assailant Response Training
The Importance of Mature Plantings
Your Guide to Residential Roof Replacement
Leave a Leaf Be?
5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
Invest in Yourself
Two Degrees of Shakespeare’s
Loving People Forward
The Chronicles of My Financial Misadventures
Retiring? It’s the Third Act, Not the Curtain Call
Cookin’ With Hoss
School Budgeting
New Fiscal Year, New Pay Philosophy
What’s Possible?
Dollars and Sen$e
Barking Up the Right Tree
An Easy Pill to Swallow
Coming Up in COMO: Get Carried Away
What are the Qualities of a Good Siding Contractor?
Columbia Lists 4 Finalists for Top Cop Post
Coming Up in COMO: First Friday and Tangling Tigers
Mizzou Memory Lane Through the ’60s
Pests Got You Down?
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets for a Fresh, New Look
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice:the Season of Color
Shade Trees for Fall Color
Columbia Art League Supports Local Artists
SHSMO Adds New Historic Biographies
‘A Star is Born’ Exhibit Channels Hollywood
Treeline Music Fest team felled by debt
Station 11 Sculpture Symbolizes Water Dousing Flames
City ARPA Funding Targets Homelessness, Affordable Housing
City Opens New Fire Station
If You’ve Been Bitten By a Cat …
CMNEA Says Students Benefit When Teachers Unite
Discover Something Plume
Style Statement: Beauty, Barber, and Beyond
Cookin With Hoss: Dijon Mushroom Sauce
Inspiring Greatness Throughout CPS
I am (mostly) thankful for the lessons
Helping Dreams Take Root
Building the All-American Home
Increasing Access to Healthcare to Boost Student Success
Back-to-School Memories: My lifelong transformation
Curiosity Never Retires
Students Reap Dividends of Early College
Douglass Principal Says ‘Dig Deeper’
Fire Forces Tellers and True/False Out — For Now
Memory Lane: COMO and Mizzou in the ’60s (Part 2)
Hiking With Ginger: Down by the River
Coming Up in COMO: 42 Things to do
New Marker Recognizes ‘Despicable’ Side of Boone County History
1889 Lynching Memorial Speech
Mizzou in the ’60s: Down Memory Lane
Harpo’s Adds ‘The Landing’ to its All-Star Brand
46 Things to do in COMO
International Screenwriting Conference coming to COMO
Ceremony Memorializes 1889 Lynching
Hiking With Ginger: Ahhh … Autumn
CelebrARTy: Artists, celebrities mix it up
Treeline Cancels Iconic Music Festival
Planting For Summer Color
Coming Up in COMO: Your to-go list
Ragtag Film Society Tags New Partners
Nurturing Nature
Broadway Brewery Embraces Field to Fork
Natural Solutions
Cookin’ With Hoss: Spicy Texas Chili
Nurturing Green Thumbs
Growing Together
Future Phenomenal Americans
We asked COMO Staff… What is your favorite flora or fauna and why?
Coming Up in COMO …
(Re)discover COMO Outdoor Dining
Paired Interests
Coming Up in COMO …
Growing up on Wagon Wheel Ranch
Agriculture and Columbia Public Schools
Where the Wild Things Grow
Hiking With Ginger: Beating the Heat
Coming Up in COMO …
The Columbia Farmers Market
Lessons Learned
How To Water New Plants
“Good Day!”
Supporting Public Schools is Good Business
Coming Up in COMO: 25 things to do
Shampooches Sheds Its Wheels
Building Community Impact
Cookin’ With Hoss
Where Ideas Grow
Coming Up in COMO …
New Adventures Await
In the Eyelash of the Beholder
Blooms & Wishes
Reflections
Small businesses are what make our world go round.
The Last Word
Standing the Tests of Time
The Old Neighborhood Café
Hiking With Ginger
Coming Up in COMO …
(Re)discovering COMO
A lifetime of love — and Harpo’s
Custom Luxury – The Girard Homes Way
Home Sweet Habitat
A Place for Everything
The Last Word – June 2023
Great Schools Mean Great Communities
Cookin’ With Hoss
Homeowning 101
How about a do-over?
Buying or selling a home?
Estate Sales 101
Hidden Houses
Paws in Heaven
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger
#COMOMOMS
The Balancing Act: Planning Your Dream Yard
Since 1925…
Fire in the Sky: Coming Up in COMO
Coming Up in COMO
‘Mornings at the River’
Hiking With Ginger: Avoiding Trail Itch
Coming Up in COMO …
Marking Douglass football history
Sharing Pain Half a World Away
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger: Bring on the Bikes
Coming Up in COMO …
Four Dwarf Trees You Should Know About
Around Your House…
OATS: new fee and cashless boarding begins July 1
Documentary depicts ‘Missouri’s Woodstock’ in Sedalia 50 years ago
(Re)discover COMO
Let’s hear it for the kids!
The Perks of Play
A Growing Community of Holistic Learners
Teaching Columbia’s Future Chefs
The Power of Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia Celebrates 25 Years
Internet issues: Keeping kids safe online
June showcase: Drink & Dine in The District
Montminy Gallery welcomes new director
The Science of Faith
An Essential Link
Inspire Hope, Promote Wellness
Coming Up in COMO …
Hiking With Ginger
No degree, no job? Not anymore.
Celebrating Similarities and Differences
Building Community Through Art
Coming Up in COMO: 47 things to do
MU J-School grad led a novel life
Coming Up in COMO: Cinco de Mayo
Hiking With Ginger
The Giving Chef
Deer Resistant Landscapes
Coming up in COMO …
COMO People: Same book, different page
(Re)discover COMO’s hidden gems
Coming Up in COMO …
Stephens College Fashion Students Shine
Columbia Trails: Hiking With Ginger
The Pets of COMO
These Are a Few of Our (Alums’) Favorite Things
COMO’s Public Art: From Iconic to Whimsical
The most wonderful time of the year.
Turning Passion into Paintings
Not Your Grandpa’s General Store
Cookin’ With Hoss
A Restored Retreat
ALL RISE: From lock-up to looking up
Firefighting Fido: Who’s a good boy?
We brought back the Business Times!
COMING UP IN COMO …
Coming Up in COMO: 63 things to do
New for 2023
Looking for something to do?
Leveraging Justice
2023 Boone County Hall of Fame
Coming up in COMO: 39 things to do
‘Budtenders’ and bringing back the general store
The Winds of Change
Coming Up in COMO: 44 things to do
Heal, Enhance, Optimize
The Last Word: The Apps We Love
Person You Should Know: Tom Richards
Closer Look – The Innovation Issue
Briefly in the News – The Innovation Issue
Columbia couple creates a country estate
Familiar Faces Find the Edge
COMO’s K-9s keep paw and order
Endless Pasta-bilities at Pasta La Fata
Neighborhood Watch is on the Lookout
Going solar in COMO
FUSUS: City Council will take another look
The Ever-Evolving Artist
Are You Ready to Climb Your Family Tree?
By the Numbers
MU Research: Nothing to Swine About
Let’s innovate.
A Lot to Share
Who is the next billion-dollar entrepreneur?
That’s a wrap!
Coming Up in COMO: 33 things to do
Movers & Shakers — March 2023
Debates set for school, city candidates
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Drag as art: The Royal Court of Columbia
Closer Look – Rise & Grind, Lumia Med Spa, and Nutrishop
February business and community briefs
Upscale New York Style in Downtown Columbia
Champions of the Virtual Arena
All Revved Up!
PYSK: Dennis Gates
COMO’s Sounds of Summer(fest)
COMO’s Got Talent
A sweet legacy in downtown Columbia
True/False Film Fest announces 2023 lineup
What’s the best show you have ever seen in COMO?
Bigfoot is (probably) real. And a tiger bit me.
Film focuses on 1939 sharecropper protest in Missouri
Mizzou esports has a place to call home
SuretyBonds.com gears up for move to Hawthorn Bank building
An Essential Member of the Community
In the Spotlight: Columbia Entertainment Company
Creating Community Through Music
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Celebrating Our Anniversary: One Year as City Manager
Politics as Entertainment in COMO
A School of Bonecraft and Pup-priety
Pole Dancing: More Than a Workout
Erica’s Picks in COMO
I am the entertainment.
Funny Business: Tickling our funny bones
Movers & Shakers – February 2023
COMO 365: February 6, 1882
COMO 365: February 2, 1978
COMO 365: February 1, 2007
County sets listening sessions on ARPA funding
Preach on, Brother Jodie! and other stuff
Preparing For Initial Consultations
When The Party Is Over…
COMO 365: January 31, 1921
Romance blooms at La Takita
OATS Transit is more than a ride
Worth the Wait
The form and function of good health
Working my way to healthy
Better health, from the inside out
It’s Time to Take the Floor
Find Dining: Plants for the People
3 to try: Focusing on food and fitness
The Big Boom has arrived in COMO
The Last Word – COMO, did you know?
PYSK: Mat Gass
Giving COMO a mental health checkup
COMO 365: January 26, 1980
COMO 365: Jan. 25 in Columbia history
And another thing … I love snakes
‘COMO 365’ keeps history alive
Forty Years of Fitness
If you see me running … call the police.
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
A Natural Approach
New options empower us to take charge of our own health
Briefly in the COMO’s news
More People, More Voices
15 things you (probably, maybe) don’t know about me: Part 1 of 4
Wrecking balls spur new Columbia group’s preservation passion
Movers & Shakers – The Health and Wellness Issue
Pros and Cons of Dry Laid and Mortared Patios
Pros & Cons of Dry Laid & Mortared Patios
A New Year = New Resolutions
Welcome to a club with 1,370 members — and no purpose
Movers & Shakers – January 2023
COMO’s 1 Million Cups runneth over
MU continues rebound from 2015 protests
The most wonderful time of the year
Briefly in the News: December 2022
Everything and the New York-style bagel
The Rotary Story: Service Above Self
New MU outdoor lab provides an abundance of opportunity
Celebrating a century-and-a-half of Columbia Public Schools
Closer Look – New and emerging businesses
Here’s how interest rate increases affect our daily lives
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer
In the beginning: A publisher’s journey
Faith and Community
Gifts Galore: VAC sponsors spread holiday cheer
Person You Should Know: Roger Johnson
Making Kids’ Day Dreams Come True
Started from the bottom, now we’re here.
Let’s Go to the Movies
Heroes for Our Heroes
Taking Aim at Recruitment and Staffing Fixes
Movers & Shakers – December 2022
Fusus fails. For now.
Impact COMO 2022 – Luncheon
200 Years and Counting
Supporting the Special Needs Student Population
Room at the Inn Finds a Home
Making an Impact
Join a board. Volunteer your time.
Closer Look – The Impact Issue
An Address & a Phone Number
Tender Loving Pet Care
Briefly in the News
In the Trenches
Lifting Up Others
Nowhere to Go But Up
You Don’t Need a Doctor, Until You Do
Intimate, Unique, Local
A Time to Give Thanks
It’s Not a Catwalk, It’s a Dogwalk
Movers & Shakers: The Impact Issue
Impact COMO 2022
Money 101
Live On Air
Blast from the Past
Styled Strands
PYSK: Brad Roling
Learn, move, and then pivot.
Community is the New Currency
Movers & Shakers
Building Homes the Right Way
Your Financial A-Team
Community Benefits of Inflation
Housing Relief
Planning for the Unthinkable
Search and Rescue
Adulting is hard.
Closer Look – October 2022
Briefly – October 2022
A Financial Pillar
Shining for the Community
Beautifying the Community
Rolling in With Baja-Midwest Fusion
Gear Up
Quick Healers
Coach James P. Arnold
Purr-fect Day for Some Kickball
A Supreme (Re)Start
The Last Word: Being Good Sports
Movers & Shakers: September 2022
Home Team Advantage
Game Day Grub
Tradition. History. Reunion.
Fields of Dreams
Closer Look: September 2022
Blazing a Trail to Victory
Briefly in the News: September 2022
Combining Forces
Where there’s a League for Everyone
Making the Team
Sports Ball for All
Game of Life
Making Art for All
Right On Target
COMO Goes Way Back to School
Being Part of the Change
Dr. Helen Porter
MUles!
Rocking People’s Lives
Movers & Shakers: August 2022
Little Libraries, Big Benefits
Opening Pathways to the Future
Mission Possible
The Truman Tails
Taking Care of Business
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go …”
Closer Look
Briefly in the News – August 2022
Discovering Your Creative Side
Knowledge is Power
Satisfying Standards
New Possibilities
Step Into the Stockyards
A Will to Thrive
With COVID-19 cases rising, what are Boone County’s vaccine rates?
Honoring COMO’s Small Businesses
Paw Patrol
Comforts of Home
Movers & Shakers: The Politics Issue
hotDOG!
New Kids on the City Block
Your Vote — and Voice — Matter. So Use Them.
The Political Issue: Closer Look
The Politics Issue: Briefly in the News
City of Columbia’s Boards & Commissions
A New Horizon for Sundvold Financial
Election Season’s Must-Have Accessory
What is something you would legalize in COMO?
Candidates You Should Know
On the Record
Columbia Deserves a Centrist Government
Plenty of Drama, Consequence in Ward 3 Tie-Breaker Election
Tiny Farming
Throwing Golf
June: Movers & Shakers
Champions for the Planet
From Firefighter to Landscaping Pro
Interest is High in Upcoming Elections
What’s the Scoop?
See You on the Patio
More Than Just a Blanket and a Basket
Hitting the Trails
An (un)Official Guide to (some of) COMO’s Parks
June: Closer Look
Keeping the District Beautiful
June: Briefly in the News
Women Making a Difference
Putting the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Theatre’
The Great Outdoors
My Outdoor Happy Places
Marshall Stewart
Hatching a Business
Serving Up Fun
Amanda Jacobs
The Advantage of a Head Start
Vintage Designs, Timeless Style
Well, that didn’t go as planned.
On Family
May: Movers & Shakers
May: Closer Look
May: Briefly in the News
Aid to Ease the Baby Blues
Tanner Ott & Mary Anderson
The Purrfect Family
Hope, Healing & Advocacy
Strength through Struggle
Contemporary Luxury
Caring Hearts, Hands, and Humans
Once Upon A Relocation
Today’s Decisions, Tomorrow’s Success
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
How to Save a Life
A Secret Family Recipe for Success
April: Closer Look
April: Briefly in the News
Lanterns of Love
Discovering a World of Endless Possibilities
RNs On The Open Road: Travel Nurse Leah Bernard
May: Movers & Shakers
Taking to the Skies
Happy Glampers
My Heart Belongs on a Backroad
Driving Legs
Travel is good for the soul.
Wild, Wild Mid West
Come Stay A While
Looking Forward to the Past
Tour Your COMO
Dr. Lester Woods, Jr.
Far Away Flavors Within Driving Distance
Life is a Collection of Moments
Jeremy & Erin Brown
A Time to Act
The Art of Healing through Ayurvedic Herbs
A Place for Solitude
The Nurse’s Office: A Student’s Safe Haven
March: Closer Look
March: Movers & Shakers
Beautiful Boy
Reaching New Heights
Back to the Future
March: Briefly in the News
Mid-Missouri Black Doula Collective
Healing in the Metaverse
Treat Yo’self
Cory and Misha Shea
A Groundbreaking Treatment
If You Can Break It, You Can Make It
Monica Smith
New Bee-ginnings
Informed & Empowered
Skylarking
In Our Own Backyard
Meet Robin Robinson: True/False Film Synapses Programmer
February: Movers & Shakers
Art & Soul
Encouraging, Experimenting, Empowering
David Seamon
Maria Oropallo
Randy Minchew
Tanya Heath
Robert Greene
Candidates You Should Know
Social Art
Stepping into Action
Community Focused, Music Driven
February: Briefly in the News
February: Closer Look
It Started with a Spark
Curators of the Lost Art and Artifacts
True (or False) COMO Royalty
Á La Polonaise
Painting Houses
Skylarking
Ringing in a New Narrative
Professor by Day, Artist by Night
The COMO Scene
Meet Samantha Boisclair: True/False Film Fest Events Producer
Just a Little Closer
Meet Eric Hatch: True/False Film Fest Programmer and Lead Music Programmer
Resources, Expertise, Support
An Interview With Desireé Reed-Francois
Living History
From the Ground Up
The Dream Continues
Favorite Places
Skylarking
2022 20 under 40: Misty Larkins
20 under 40
2022 20 under 40: Kerri Roberts
2022 20 under 40: Ming Hsieh
2022 20 under 40: Wende Wagner
