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Salute to Local Veterans January
Kevin served four years in the United States Air Force as a telecommunications technician at McClellan Air Force Base near Sacramento, California. During his time there, Kevin earned the National Defense Service Medal for serving honorably…
5 Ways to Celebrate NYE at Home
New Year’s Eve is definitely known as one of the biggest “party holidays.” But if you’re not a party person or you’d just rather spend the build up to the New Year at home, there are still tons of things to do. Check out our list of five…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in CoMo!
When it comes to ringing in the new year Columbia-style, there isn't a shortage of things to do. From parties to live music, there's something for everyone on New Year's Eve. Check out our list of just five of the many events going on…
Salute to Local Veterans December
R.C. Higgins served 19 months in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps as a field artillery gunner. While deployed, he says he missed hot home-cooked meals the most. Higgins earned a variety of decorations and medals during his service,…
Gifts for Gardeners
If you have a loved one who enjoys gardening, whether vegetables or flowers, here are some gift ideas that are sure to please:
“All New Square Foot Gardening” by Mel Bartholomew – Even though this book has been out for several…
Defining Luxury: Tasteful Elegance in Wood
Ron Bassett was putting the finishing touches on a wine cave in a house in Thornbrook. He had built solid cedar racks to hold a thousand bottles of wine. When completed, LED lights will shine on the labels of select bottles from around the…
Tough-Talking Tiger
Photo by L.G. Patterson
Mizzou football went 4-8 in 2016. You probably knew that. Head coach Barry Odom certainly remembers.
“When you win four games, guys, believe me, it hurts your soul,” Odom told reporters at SEC Media Days in…
All in the Family
Photos Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics
Major college athletes basically have a second family. They often spend more time with their teammates and coaches than their actual relatives, especially during the season.
University of Missouri…
Tough-Talking Tiger
Photo by L.G. Patterson
Mizzou football went 4-8 in 2016. You probably knew that. Head coach Barry Odom certainly remembers.
“When you win four games, guys, believe me, it hurts your soul,” Odom told reporters at SEC Media Days in…
Net Gains
It is not very often a college coach — or any coach for that matter — is asked to write something on their own. We see many articles in the daily sports section about coaches and their athletic programs. They always come from the minds and…
The Depths of the Opioid Crisis
Close your eyes and imagine it’s winter. You are outside on a bitterly cold and blustery day. The wind makes your cheeks raw and your fingertips turn numb. The cold creeps into your bones. Finally, you enter a warm house full of loved ones.…
Show-Me State Fun
Your heart races. Your palms sweat. You feel a sudden surge of adrenaline. There’s nothing quite like the rush you get from an amusement park attraction! And our great state recently added some nearby new options that are sure to thrill…
Publish or Perish
August’s issue of Inside Columbia put out a call for hopeful authors to participate in a 9-month Publish or Perish challenge. By now participants should have a good amount of words to start working with. August’s product is one of two…
Pigskin Preview
Photos by L.G. Patterson
On Sept. 2, black-and-gold clad fans will fill the old bowl at the southern end of campus, Truman the Tiger will spin his tail and Marching Mizzou will play those old familiar tunes. The Missouri Tigers will dash…
Publish or Perish
This month, explore your inspiration and commit. Nightstands around Columbia are filled with titles featured at this year’s Unbound Book Festival… Readers are working through their stacks, devouring the words of authors who inspired them in…
What It Feels Like
Some moments break us. Some moments define us. Some moments set us free.
Join us as we celebrate some extraordinary mid-Missourians who have unique and inspiring stories to share.
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History
BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Boone County Historical Society is a 93-year-old organization and has been collecting historical artifacts for 40 years. The 5,000 square foot exhibit space is home to many of these artifacts, some of…
Local Landmarks
There are those places that fire up a memory when thinking of home. Places that are well-known to locals and visitors alike. For us, these Columbia landmarks always come to mind. There are so many great places to highlight, this was a…