3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (87+ words) Columbia Missourian Columbia Neighborhood Watch will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary.Members of the community can attend a public meeting on Monday to connect with neighbors and hear about issues of community concern from Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude and Columbia…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (246+ words) Kiwi climbs out of the pool on Tuesday at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center. Kiwi is 6 years old and has attended the event since she was a puppy. On Tuesday, the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center marked the final day of its…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (82+ words) Columbia Missourian Southern Boone Athletics will celebrate heroes at the Southern Boone football game against Blair Oaks on Sept 11.Heroes Appreciation Night will honor active-duty military members, veterans and first responders in a special pregame ceremony before the 7 p.m kickoff…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (194+ words) Columbia Missourian This fall's "History on Elm" series at the State Historical Society of Missouri began Tuesday with a 150th anniversary celebration of "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. The programs will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (121+ words) From left, Rachna Arora and Niraj Arora sit for a portrait picture Rachna Arora, left, and Niraj Arora sit in front of their altar Thursday at their studio in Columbia. The altar arrangements of Rachna Arora and Niraj Arora on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (147+ words) Columbia Missourian From left, Harrison Hulen, 2, eats chocolate ice cream alongside Megan Henzel and Mabel Henzel, 3, on Saturday at Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery. The Hulen and Henzel families came to Clementine’s to cool off during the heatwave....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (138+ words) Ashland Optimist Club Social & New Officers Installation columbiamissourian.com An evening of dinner, fellowship and celebration for Ashland Optimist members and families. New officers will be installed, and special guests Mary Hatfield, 2026-27 East Missouri governor, and Gary Joe Hatfield, governor-elect,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (192+ words) columbiamissourian.com The Daniel Boone Regional Library Foundation will host its first inaugural fundraising gala Oct. 17 at the Marriott Courtyard in Columbia. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. According to the library, attendees will have the chance…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) columbiamissourian.com Arkansas-Pine Bluff head coach Alonzo Hampton walks along the sidelines during the first half against Texas Tech on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Mizzou hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sept. 3 at Memorial Stadium. Mizzou football opens the season on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (210+ words) columbiamissourian.com New research from the University of Missouri shows wind and solar farms can bring economic gains to rural communities. Energy generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar has grown as power companies diversify from fossil fuel…...