Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice
Years ago, when the Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City offered a free opportunity for kids to lace up some ice skates and get on the ice, Sam Fleury and his wife Ann took their children, 5-year-old Ava and 3-year-old William, to try it out. With that first chance to glide across the ice, […]
Columbia is an Athletic City in Motion
It’s hard to miss the fact that Mizzou has a football team, but the truth is that Columbians of all ages and skill levels are flocking to fields, courts, gyms, and other athletic facilities around the city, day and night, to play and compete in a wide variety of sports. While there are plenty of […]
Tiger Stretch Sesh: It’s a Hot Yoga Huddle
When Brandy Turner launched Lotus Hot Yoga three years ago, she had a vision for a boutique-style practice, something on the smaller side to offer an intimate yoga environment. What she couldn’t have imagined was that it would quickly become the go-to spot for many Mizzou athletes seeking to stretch their bodies and clear their […]
Locked On Mizzou
Podcaster is a ‘true son’ fan of all things MU athletics. If you have ever searched for a video or podcast covering Mizzou sports, you might have heard the following phrase: “Hey all you true sons and daughters. I’m John Miller, your Mizzou Mafioso.” Miller, a Columbia resident and University of Missouri graduate, hosts the […]
The Human Cost of Policing
Chief Schlude forecasts an end to CPD’s ‘staffing slump.’
Raising Funds and Awareness: Craft Beer and Carts
Among the hundreds of photos in the shop at Mobility Worldwide MO – Columbia, there’s a snapshot of a man with withered, lifeless legs. He’s sitting in a mobility cart, demonstrating the independence that the cart gives him. “This is one of my favorites [photos] because he will travel up to six miles every day […]
The Recycle Cycle
From the gaping south entrance, the structure could easily be mistaken for an airplane hangar — albeit one that needs some serious tidying up. To the east, a pair of workers in reflective vests and protective eyewear stand above mammoth mounds of cardboard, feeding disparate hunks onto a vertical conveyor. To the west, another duo […]
From Joy to Heartbreak
Few emotions rival the unbridled joy of bringing home a new pet, from watching their adorable personalities blossom every day, to the funny things they do that just seem to somehow match the cute name you’ve given them. A new puppy, kitten, hamster, ferret, or similar four-legged new family member — maybe even a bearded […]
Flights of Fancy: Birdwatching in CoMo
Columbia-area ornithophiles flock together to celebrate our nesting neighbors.
Ready to Ride: Pedaler’s Jamboree Turns 15
Fifteen years ago, Iowa native Mike Denehy developed an unparagoned notion that birthed a significant event that became part of Columbia’s civic DNA. Growing up riding his bike, camping, and going to music festivals eventually sparked his epiphany. “I had decided to mash it all together,” Denehy said with a smile during the run-up to […]
Hit the Road for a Historic Hotel Visit
The list of things to do in Columbia is long and continuously growing, but sometimes, there is an urge to hit the highway in search of a weekend adventure. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, pampering, exploration, physical activity, or a walk into the paranormal, Columbia’s central location means all of that, and more, can be found […]
Get Out of Town
Columbia’s central location makes getting away for a weekend in Missouri’s north, south, east, and west easy. Here’s something to help you get packing.