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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Rev. Katie Collins of First Presbyterian Church about their Holy Week observances and the meaning of events like Maunday Thursday and Good Friday. First Presbyterian Church, Columbia MO
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Get at least three of your co-workers or besties or neighbors together for lunch from Panera and help raise money for Meals on Wheels Columbia! Executive director Teri Walden is here with details on this year's Big Wheels fundraiser. April 2, 2026
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'That's What She Said Columbia' returns for its fourth year on April 11 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Producer/director Allie Teagarden, along with T'Keyah Thomas, who is one of this year's featured speakers, talk about how an event like this can serve as a vital platform for local women to share their untold stories, which in turn fosters deeper community connection and empathy. March 30, 2026
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Missouri School of Journalism senior Jacob Siciliano loves sports, loves being on TV and loves to cook. We cater to all three of his passions on today's show as we get to know the man who fronted the Tiger Kickoff Show for two seasons while he prepares his favorite dish, Honey Bacon Brussels Sprouts! March 27, 2026
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Jacob Adams and Tara Lowe are both majoring in communication at William Woods University in Fulton. For their senior capstone project, they're partnering with Columbia's Day Dreams Foundation - an organization of which AC is the executive director - on a multi-platform project that furthers Day Dreams' mission of removing financial barriers in order for children to participate in extracurricular activities. March 26, 2026
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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Jeffrey Stevens of the Mizzou History Department about this year's guest in the Fordyce Mitchel Lecture Series. Dr. Dimitri Nakassis of University of Colorado will speak on "At Mycenae the Gods Once Walked the Earth: The Rise and Fall of a Bronze Age Civilization."Schedule for 2026 Fordyce Mitchell Lecture Series
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The Daily Blend w/ AC: Linda Blockus & Amani Zaire, '26 Undergraduate Visual Art and Design ShowcaseThe Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase (VADS) is "not just an art show," according to Dr. Linda Blockus, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at Mizzou. Across-the-board creative disciplines participate each year, like artist and guest Amani Zaire. She shows us an award-winning piece she made for last year's show! March 25, 2026
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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Nicole Johnston of the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection and Joan Stack of the State Historical Society of Missouri about the new display " W[A]RN and TRANSFORMED: Uniforms as Stories of U.S." with U.S. military veterans sharing stories as art around the military uniforms. W[A]RN and TRANSFORMED: UniformW[A]RN and TRANSFORMED: Uniforms as Stories of U.S.s as Stories of U.S.
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Iron Gate Real Estate advisors Dean and Amber Klempke stop by to talk about the spring housing market in mid-Missouri, which they describe as "crazy-busy." If you're in the market for a house below $350K, "perseverance is key," as that price point is popular with many buyers. March 24, 2026
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Friends of Historic Boonville executive director Sarah Lacy tells us everything we need to know about this year's Big Muddy Folk Festival happening April 10-11 at Thespian Hall on Main Street in Boonville! March 23, 2026
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Our District After Dark series continues with a visit to Teller's and Sake Japanese Bistro, two popular downtown Columbia restaurants that most people are unaware share ownership. At Teller's we visit with front-of-house manager Dani Doyen, and at Sake, co-owner Deb Rust. March 20, 2026
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The Give 5 program at Heart of Missouri United Way is a free, three-day initiative aimed at retirees and those over 55, designed to match them with local, non-profit volunteer opportunities. Lorraine Gustavis, program coordinator, and David Christian, program graduate and UW board member, join us to promote the next "cohort" coming up in April! March 19, 2026