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Columbia’s newest McDonald’s highlights growth in Battle Crossing shopping center
Construction is underway on Columbia’s sixth McDonald’s and its second on busy Clark lane, north of I-70. A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week, and the new restaurant is expected to open this fall. It is being built near Schnucks and Club Car Wash in the Battle Crossing shopping center.
What's Columbia's best burger? Here's what readers chose in our poll
After reader suggestions, four days of voting and one social media campaign, Columbia has a new favorite burger. Congratulations to The Night Owl Eatery and its weekly burger special. This late-night food truck only open 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday garnered the most votes in finals voting Friday against the Billiards Famous...
Local Teen is Ranch Show Champ
Southern Boone County student Mia Schlotzhauer and her horse Jezebel took several awards at the recent Callaway Rough Riders Saddle Club Ranch Show in Fulton. Mia’s hard work paid off, as she has been training with Kitty Gilbert at “2 Fillys 4 You” stable in recent years.
Rock Bridge student wins first place in national baking and pastry arts competition
Sydney Bliss, upcoming senior at Rock Bridge High School, took first place in the SkillsUSA Baking and Pastry Arts national competition for high school students, according to a news release by Columbia Area Career Center and Columbia Public Schools. The competition's finale was at the 60th Annual SkillsUSA awards ceremony on Friday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.
Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’
Research shows that pets can improve the health of their humans. They reduce anxiety and stress with their calming presence. Their unconditional love promotes feelings of self-worth while tamping down feelings of loneliness. They give us a reason to exist because they rely on the care we provide them. With...
Outside the (Traffic) Box
Public art keeps downtown Columbia colorful and vibrant. Columbia is showing its true colors as a vibrant art community through the growing collection of original works decorating traffic art boxes along the downtown corridor. Many utility boxes have been converted into veritable canvases since 2007 when the city began engagement with local artists to orchestrate the installations during a pilot program.
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