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On Friday, a steady stream of customers enjoyed shopping at Columbia’s newest retail store, Obsessed. The store, located at 914 E. Broadway, carries a large selection of the popular brand Lululemon athletic clothing and accessories.…

Photo by L.G. Patterson Rodney Garnett’s collection of farm machinery has been taking a front seat for decades. In fact, his father got him started on the hunt for cast iron seats. “My dad started collecting the seats and I’ve just been…

Photos by L.G. Patterson In June, Susan Schapira took over the Rocheport General Store as owner from Diane Dunn and John Zondca. She’s doing something she loves: cooking for the residents and visitors of Rocheport. Rocheport is where…

Plans are underway for a swim, scuba and travel company to build a new facility on Vawter School Road. Columbia’s local dive shop, Captain Nemo’s, was purchased by Diventures in 2020. Diventures hopes to build a full-service swim and…

After months of planning and construction, Lakeside Ashland debuts on Friday, Sept. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. Lakeside Ashland is located just off U.S. 63 at 5900 E. Log Providence Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Construction is complete on the Museum of Anthropology’s new space on the ground floor of Ellis Library on the University of Missouri campus. New exhibit cases are currently being installed in the extended space.…

The Ronald McDonald House, which offers a respite to families of children facing health care issues, recently announced its new location. Construction will begin in the fall on a new location at 1110 S. College Ave., at the northeast…

On Saturday, the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture will provide a guided tour of the agriculture park located around the Columbia Farmers Market at 1769 W. Ash Street. The tour will focus on growing practices for gardeners while tour…

This year's third MidMo Strawberry Festival will be Saturday at Serenity Valley Winery, 1888 County Road 342 in Fulton. Live music, food trucks and more than 30 vendors will be on hand to celebrate. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and…

You’ll find a little something for everyone at Restaurant Week this year, with dozens of downtown businesses participating. The District’s Restaurant Week kicks off on Monday, June 13, through Sunday, June 19. Guests are able to pick up…

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct date of the parade.  Celebrate July Fourth by attending or participating in Ashland Betterment Coalition’s annual parade. For spectators, the parade will begin at 9…

Pierpont’s first Summer Jam begins this weekend. Five of your favorite bands and local food vendors will be on hand for the audience’s pleasure. Friday’s lineup includes 12 Mile Radius performing from 6-8 p.m. In addition to the general…

Ben Hamrah and Amanda Elliott, owners of Beet Box located on Fay Street and pictured above, will soon be taking over Hoss’s Market and Rotisserie. According to the new owners, Hoss’s will continue to have its own identity and not be seen as…

According to owner Scott Pass, “Nothing beats a hot, scratch biscuit.” In December, Pass applied for his business license for The Biscuit Center. The business, located in Como Cooks Kitchen, is just now entering its soft opening. The menu…

Photo by L.G. Patterson Bullwinkles Many college students in the 1980s remember Bullwinkles for happy hour specials and good entertainers, including singer Sheryl Crow. The nine-time Grammy winning artist in college could often be found…

Photos by L.G. Patterson As part of Missouri's bicentennial celebration, the State Historical Society of Missouri found the perfect way to weave the state’s heritage into a piece of artwork: the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt. In late 2018,…

Drew Lock’s aunt, Becky Wright, and her husband, Casey, opened their new restaurant, the Banded Rooster Bar & Grill, two months ago. Chef Jared Schaefer, who was a well-known chef in Columbia, created the menu for the Kingdom City…

Veterans United Parkway might soon be the official name of State Farm Parkway. Veterans United (VU) is in the process of applying with the City of Columbia to change the names of State Farm Parkway and East Southhampton Drive from the…

United Community Builders last week received $1 million from Veterans United Foundation to go toward its goal of raising $4 million to build a community center in northeast Columbia. The community center will serve as an anchor for the…

From a baby shower to a romantic proposal or birthday gathering, Andrea Lyn Events is creating pop-up picnics throughout Columbia. For Andrea Lyn Seppo, the idea of pop-up picnics first came about from watching episodes of the “The…