The Daily Blend w/ AC: Lauren Williams, Daniel Boone Regional Library's 2026 One Read selection

By Travis McMillen,

Adonica Coleman

Published September 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM CDT

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Lauren Williams

Lauren Williams, adult services manager at Daniel Boone Regional Library and One Read co-chair, joins us to talk about this year's community read pick -- "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt -- a moving story about grief, found family, and an unlikely friendship between a widowed woman and an octopus. All events are free and happening throughout September, so grab your copy at the library and join the whole community in the conversation! September 2, 2026

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Travis McMillen

Travis McMillen is the manager of broadcast operations at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. For KBIA, Travis oversees production of "The Daily Blend w/ AC."

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Adonica Coleman

Adonica Coleman is the owner of A2D Events, established in Columbia Missouri in 2011. The company specializes in corporate, fundraising, virtual, and community events. She is also the creator of The Como 411, a digital media company focused on the Columbia and surrounding communities. She is the host of the weekly talk show, The Daily Blend w/AC, airing on KBIA and all social media platforms as well as host of Community Connections airing on KRCG 13 on the third Thursday on the news at sunrise.

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