Taking the Reins 

The Western trend has lassoed us along for the ride. Cowboy boots are displayed in clothing stores across the country, and everyone is singing along to “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan. Even Beyoncé is galloping across the vast background of her latest album, Cowboy Carter. Not only is this movement celebrated and accessible in […]

Who is Karen Grindler?

Name: Karen Grindler Occupation: Founder and director of Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center Age: 55 Years lived in Columbia: 37 Original hometown: St. Louis Family: Husband, John T. Schneller, and daughter, Katherine Schneller My go-to cocktail: Columbia local brews are always yummy. My guilty pleasure: The daily crossword puzzle in ink. Animal I would be: […]

Holidays are about philanthropy for the Wolfe and Staples families

From the oldest siblings to the youngest in the bunch, Columbia families are teaching their kids to have a heart for others. Often the issue of hunger brings places such as Haiti or developing nations to mind. But it’s also a very local concern, as The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri administrators attest. […]