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Foodies take note: a new event called COMO Flavors is happening this Saturday, October 12 at Lakeside Ashland. Best of all, it's free and family-friendly and a portion of any proceeds benefit The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri! Meet two of the organizers, Evan Foster and Richard Chandler, Jr., on today's show. October 7, 2024 -
ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts wants your office furniture to contort to you and not the other way around, and that all starts with a good chair. (A good computer, too!) October 4, 2024
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If you're looking for an activity for your middle schooler that takes place outdoors, involves working with others and is generally considered fun - maybe in a unique way - paintball could be the answer! Tiger Paintball owner/trainer Fred Hord is looking for teams of ten (no experience necessary) to take part in what will be the inaugural season, and it all starts this weekend! September 30, 2024 -
"A lot of times people don't realize how personal finances affect your business finances," Trish Koetting, entrepreneurship program director at REDI and today's guest, in her lead-up to plugging three upcoming finance-related workshops hosted by REDI's own Shaunda Hamilton. September 27, 2024 -
Historic architectural preservation in Columbia stepped into the spotlight in early 2022 when the non-profit organization called CoMo Preservation was formed by roughly two-dozen people with one goal in mind: save buildings that are a lot older than we are. Today's guests, Elena Vega and Matt Fetterly, serve on the board and want to see you on a tour or at a special event sometime in the near future! September 26, 2024 -
Meet the new-ish face of Community Foundation of Central Missouri, Eric Sappington! Eric takes over a non-profit best known for its year-end fundraising staple, CoMo Gives; but as he tells us here, there's more to it than just that. September 25, 2024 -
The place to be this Saturday and Sunday is Columbia's North Village Arts District (and the surrounding area). The reason? Mid-Missouri PrideFest! Janet Davis says there's something for everyone - the parade, shopping, music, drag and more - throughout the weekend. September 24, 2024 -
Heart of Missouri CASA's mission is looking out for children in foster care, but they can't do that with volunteer advocates like you to be their "constant." Angela Carson, director of development, says what they really need are more men to help out, men like Darren Day. He's on his second case. Find out more about an upcoming fundraiser at Pierpont General Store on today's show! September 23, 2024 -
Get to know Laird Veatch, Mizzou's new athletic director, over a game of "cup pong" on today's show! September 20, 2024 -
The fall edition of the Just Between Friends of Columbia Kids' Consignment Sale is happening next month at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse, and you're invited! Looking to sell? Looking to buy? Co-organizer Casey Elliott says whatever your flavor, you're helping your neighbor and you're helping the environment by taking part in this "huge" resale event. September 19, 2024 -
'Thoughts of a Colored Man' writer Keenan Scott II is back at Mizzou with another original title, 'The Genius of Being Stupid'. (Mr. Scott is also now a graduate student here!) Heather Carver says his new play is a part of the 2024 Life and Literature Performance Series, and will be accompanied by solo works from other student playwrights during a weekend you won't want to miss! September 18, 2024 -
"The Progress Awards are intended to find the unsung heroes of our community," Elizabeth Stephens, Columbia Missourian executive editor. The nomination period for the nine categories is only open for another couple of weeks, so don't wait! Details on today's show. September 17, 2024
