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An Inside Columbia Publication / 2015-2016 / Volume 4
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COLLEGE LIFE IN COMO: What Every Student Needs To Know
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COLUMBIA’S CHOICE: The Best In Local Dining
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IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: Columbia’s Economic Engines Are Revved Up
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CONTENTS 2015-2016 16 From The Editor 18 Important Numbers To Know 24 A Welcome From Mayor Bob McDavid 26 Map Of Columbia
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28 Neighbors & Neighborhoods 30 Notable & Notorious Columbians 34 The State Of Local Real Estate 38 Schools In Columbia 44 What Do You Know About Columbia? 56 Day Trips Down Missouri’s Wine Trails
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80 Columbia At Work 84 Air Travel Options 86 Health Care In Columbia 92 Faith Guide 96 Marriage Information 98 Outdoor Hot Spots 100 Guide To Local Parks 106 A Hospitable Place For Pets 108 Golf Course Guide
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An Inside Columbia Publication 2015–2016: Volume 4
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FRO M T H E E D ITO R
COME AND STAY IN COMO In my job, I have the pleasure of meeting and interviewing a lot of local leaders. It seems there’s one tie that binds many of them together: They came to Columbia for college and liked it so much they decided to stay. And why not? Columbia is a lovely city with great restaurants, beautiful parks, diverse entertainment options, good jobs and affordable housing. For those who came to Columbia from rural communities, like I did many years ago, it offers the excitement of bigcity amenities. For those who arrived from a hurried metropolis, it offers the warmth and cooperative spirit of a small town. Inside Columbia’s Community Guide will help you discover the best of this city, whether you’ve just arrived in town or are a born-and-raised Columbian. We’ve created a resource you can use year-round to find the information you need to be an informed and active participant in this community. We encourage you to hang on to this guide so you can consult it when you need information about public services, health care … or perhaps just a good place to eat. We’re proud to call ourselves Columbians and I hope you will enjoy your time in our city, whether it’s for a day or two, for your college years or for the rest of your life.
SANDY SELBY ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Know your CoMo connections.
› Elected Public Officials FEDERAL
ROY BLUNT, Senator (R) 260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5721 www.blunt.senate.gov CLAIRE McCASKILL, Senator (D) 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-6154 www.mccaskill.senate.gov VICKY HARTZLER, Representative, 4th District (R) 1023 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-255-2876 www.hartzler.house.gov
STATE
JAY NIXON, Governor (D) P.O. Box 720 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-3222 www.governor.mo.gov KURT SCHAEFER, Senator, 19th District (R) 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 420 Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-3931 Kurt.Schaefer@senate.mo.gov CALEB ROWDEN, Representative, 44th District (R) 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 201C Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-1169 Caleb.Rowden@house.mo.gov KIP KENDRICK, Representative, 45th District (D) 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 106B Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-4189 Kip.Kendrick@house.mo.gov
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STEPHEN WEBBER, Representative, 46th District (D) 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 106A Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-9753 Stephen.Webber@house.mo.gov CHUCK BASYE, Representative, 47th District (R) 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 105i Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-1501 Chuck.Basye@house.mo.gov CALEB JONES, Representative, 50th District (R) 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 233A Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-2134 Caleb.Jones@house.mo.gov
COUNTY
DAN ATWILL, Presiding Commissioner (D) 801 E. Walnut St., Room 333 Columbia, MO 65201-7732 573-886-4305 datwill@boonecountymo.org KAREN MILLER, District I/Southern Commissioner (D) 801 E. Walnut St., Room 333 Columbia, MO 65201-7732 573-886-4305 kmiller@boonecountymo.org JANET THOMPSON, District II/ Northern Commissioner (D) 801 E. Walnut St., Room 333 Columbia, MO 65201-7732 573-886-4305 jthompson@boonecountymo.org
CITY
CITY COUNCIL 701 E. Broadway P.O. Box 6015 Columbia, MO 65205 www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Council BOB McDAVID, MAYOR 573-874-7222 mayor@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2016 CLYDE RUFFIN, WARD 1 573-268-4783 ward1@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2017
MICHAEL TRAPP, WARD 2 573-256-0174 ward2@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2018 KARL SKALA, WARD 3 573-474-2195 ward3@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2016 IAN THOMAS, WARD 4 573-239-7916 ward4@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2016 LAURA NAUSER, WARD 5 573-999-4002 ward5@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2017 BETSY PETERS, WARD 6 573-874-7812 ward6@GoColumbiaMo.com Term Expires: April 2018 BOARD OF EDUCATION www.cpsk12.org JAMES WHITT, president 3805 Keystone Court Columbia, MO 65203 573-234-2202 jwhitt@cpsk12org Term expires: April 2016 JONATHAN SESSIONS, vice president 115 Aldeah Avenue Columbia, MO 65203 573-424-1999 jsessions@cpsk12.org Term Expires: April 2017 PAUL CUSHING, member 2865 S. Hancock Hill Road Columbia, MO 65203 573-864-3034 pcushing@cpsk12.org Term expires: April 2017 CHRISTINE KING, member 4003 Day Flower Court Columbia, MO 65203 573-356-5573 chking@cpsk12.org Term Expires: April 2018 JAN MEES, member 2746 Willowbark Court Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-7781 jmees@cpsk12.org Term expires: April 2016
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DARIN PREIS, member 4803 Chilton Court Columbia, MO 65203 573-864-2281 dpreis@cpsk12.org Term Expires: April 2018
TRANSPORTATION
HELEN WADE, member 401 Locust St., #302 Columbia, MO 65201 573-442-1660 hwade@cpsk12.org Term expires: April 2017
COLUMBIA TRANSIT & PARATRANSIT WABASH STATION 126 N. 10th St. 573-874-7282
› city information BUSINESS & CULTURE
COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 300 S. Providence Road 573-874-1132 www.columbiamochamber.com COLUMBIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 300 S. Providence Road 573-875-1231 www.visitcolumbiamo.com MIKE MATTHES, CITY MANAGER 701 E. Broadway P.O. Box 6015 Columbia, MO 65205 573-874-7214 cmo@GoColumbiaMo.com OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS 300 S. Providence Road 573-874-6386 www.gocolumbiamo.com/Arts PARKS & RECREATION 1 S. Seventh St. 573-874-7460 www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec
EMERGENCY & HEALTH SERVICES (For emergencies that need immediate attention, call 911) ANIMAL CONTROL 1005 W. Worley St. 573-449-1888 FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION 201 Orr St. 573-874-7391 www.gocolumbiamo.com/Fire HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1005 W. Worley St. 573-874-7355 www.gocolumbiamo.com/Health POLICE DEPARTMENT 600 E. Walnut St. 573-874-7404 (administration) 573-874-7652 (nonemergency number) www.gocolumbiamo.com/Police
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COLUMBIA REGIONAL AIRPORT 11300 S. Airport Drive 573-874-7508 www.flymidmo.com
GREYHOUND COLUMBIA STATION 6401 Highway 40 W. 573-449-2416 LICENSE BUREAU 403 Vandiver Drive, Suite B 573-474-4700
UTILITIES
PUBLIC WORKS 701 E. Broadway 573-874-7250 www.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorks REFUSE/RECYCLING INFORMATION 573-874-6291 UTILITY ACCOUNT INFORMATION 701 E. Broadway 573-874-7380 www.gocolumbiamo.com/ WaterandLight For more information about Columbia services and resources, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com.
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HOLLYWOOD STADIUM 14 2800 Goodwin Pointe 573-817-0770 GOODRICH FORUM 8 1209 Forum Katy Parkway 573-445-7469 RAGTAG CINEMA 10 Hitt St. 573-443-4359
COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE 573-815-1600 www.columbiatribune.com COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN 573-882-5720 www.columbiamissourian.com INSIDE COLUMBIA MAGAZINE 573-442-1430 www.InsideColumbia.net
KOMU-TV 8 (NBC) 573-884-4399 www.komu.com KMIZ-TV 17 (ABC) 573-449-0917 www.abc17news.com KQFX-TV 22 (Fox) 573-449-0917 www.abc17news.com/fox22 KRCG-TV 13 (CBS) 573-896-5144 www.connectmidmissouri.com
connections
BOONE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 705 E. Walnut St. 573-886-4060 COLUMBIA POST OFFICE 511 E. Walnut St. 573-882-7844 COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1818 W. Worley 573-214-3400 www.columbia.k12.mo.us COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 W. Broadway 573-443-3161 www.dbrl.org THE DISTRICT 11 S. 10th St. 573-442-6816 www.discoverthedistrict.com COLUMBIA MALL 2300 Bernadette Drive 573-445-8458 www.visitcolumbiamall.com
KFRU-AM 1400 (News/Talk) 573-449-4141 www.kfru.com KBIA-FM 91.3 (NPR) 573-882-3431 www.kbia.org KBXR-FM 102.3 (Adult/Alternative) 573-874-1023 www.bxr.com KCLR-FM 99.3 Clear 99 (Country) 573-449-KCLR (5257) www.clear99.com KPLA-FM 101.5 (Adult Contemporary) 573-442-1015 www.kpla.com KSSZ-FM 93.9 The Eagle (News/Talk) 573-875-1099 www.theeagle939.com KTXY-FM 106.9 Y107 (Top 40) 573-875-1099 www.y107.com n
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A DVERT IS EMENT
PROVISION LIVING AT COLUMBIA WE ARE GETTING READY TO WELCOME YOU HOME.
Are you looking for neighbors with many passions to gather, share and play?
From a full social calendar of events that includes daily entertainment options both on- and off-site to more private tailored events in our library, theater and intimate café, Provision Living will quickly feel like home. The discreet assistance allows residents of Provision to have the opportunity to plan a full day of events or relax in the many private areas of their community, all with nursing professionals on staff available 24/7. Provision Living at Columbia is a brand-new senior living community opening in Columbia this summer. Provision Living is a lease-only community that will offer residents private apartments with discreet assistance. This 11-acre campus is set in a residential neighborhood rich with parks, walking trails and friendly neighbors. At Provision Living, the discreet assisted living options will offer residents a life made easy, time saved and simply uncompromised living.
Are you ready to enjoy fabulous meals in a gorgeous setting every day?
The Provision Living dining room will fit the bill. The dining room will offer three full meals a day available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and served restaurant-style. The gorgeous dining
room offers panoramic wooded views and both indoor and outdoor dining options. All Provision Living meals are freshly prepared on-site by an executive chef.
Are you or a loved one experiencing the challenges of memory loss?
Provision Living has a dedicated neighborhood within the community preparing to welcome them home. This neighborhood will serve residents dealing with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia diagnoses. Residents in this exclusive neighborhood benefit from a robust, scheduled social program that nourishes the mind, body and spirit. The dedicated team of experienced memory care professionals will work to build connections with each resident through genuine friendship and exquisite care and will thus reduce anxiety, resulting in more successful days for your loved one. The leasing information center is now open daily Monday through Friday. Be in the know: Join our VIP interest list now to be kept up-to-date on apartment availability and community timeline to open. VIPs will also be invited to any upcoming events and dusty shoe building tours. Reserve your apartment early and become a member of our exclusive Founder’s Club offering priority apartment selections and complimentary services. Call or drop by to learn more.
Provision Living at Columbia 2333 Chapel Hill Rd | 573-234-1091 www.ColumbiaSeniorLiving.com
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WE LC O M E TO COLU MB IA
FROM THE DESK OF MAYOR BOB McDAVID AS A LONGTIME RESIDENT of Columbia, I’ve seen this city grow and change dramatically over the years. I can honestly say I’ve never been prouder of this community than I am now. Our businesses, which include major medical centers, successful insurance companies, manufacturers, retailers and service providers, are going strong. Education lies at the heart of our economy and we’re fortunate to have the University of Missouri’s flagship campus, along with Stephens College, Columbia College and other ancillary campuses educating students and creating opportunity right here in town. There’s more to life than work and school, though, and Columbia has it all covered with attractive neighborhoods and dozens of beautiful, meticulously maintained parks. I don’t know of too many cities where the recreational opportunities rival what we have available. City of Columbia employees are always eager to assist you and to answer any questions you have about city services. I encourage you to call 573-874-7111 or visit the city’s website at www.gocolumbiamo.com. If you’re a visitor or newcomer to Columbia, or even if you’ve lived here as long as I have, you’ll find this guide to be a helpful reference on all the wonderful things our city has to offer. I’m sure you’ll discover, as I did long ago, that Columbia is a lovely city to visit and an even better place to live. Sincerely,
Mayor Bob McDavid
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› L AY OF T HE LAN D
GET YOUR BEARINGS
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› N E I GHBORHOODS
HELLO, MY NAME IS …
How to introduce yourself to your new neighbors.
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t wasn’t easy being the new kid in school when you were young, and it’s not easy being the new family in the neighborhood now that you’re all grown up. Columbia is a friendly place, though, and your neighbors are anxious to get to know you. Here are a few tips to get those introductions underway. 1. Accept your neighbors’ friendly gestures. Moving day is stressful. You’re exhausted, the kids are cranky, and your favorite lamp arrived at your new home in pieces. It can be difficult to answer the door with a smile on your face, but if your neighbors extend the kind gesture of bringing food or just stopping by to make introductions, take time to greet them warmly. These are the people who can tell you about the best delivery pizza, recommend someone to mow the
lawn or brew you a cup of coffee while you’re trying to find the box with the coffeemaker. 2. Spend some time in your front yard. Get outside and say hello to your neighbors as they stroll by. You probably have a little landscaping clean-up to do anyway, so you’ll be multitasking while meeting the folks next door. Keep those initial conversations informal and noninvasive. There will be a time to discuss your ongoing feud with your mother-in-law, but this isn’t it. 3. Attend neighborhood association meetings. By attending neighborhood association meetings, you’ll be on the fast-track to meeting your neighbors, and you’ll also be able to get clarification on covenants and restrictions, and learn about any pressing issues.
Columbia’s Favorite Neighborhoods Inside Columbia’s 2015 Best of Columbia ballot included a category for Best Neighborhoods. Here’s the Top 10, according to our voters. 1. The Highlands 2. Village of Cherry Hill 3. Old Southwest 4. Downtown 5. Old Hawthorne 6. Thornbrook 7. Benton-Stephens 8. Vanderveen 9. The Grasslands 10. Arrowhead Lake
FRIENDS BY ASSOCIATION
Columbia’s neighborhood groups build a stronger community. Columbia newcomers often receive their first welcome from neighbors in their homeowners association. These associations keep an eye out for everything from home appearance to public safety and many of these organizations are recognized and assisted in their mission by the city of Columbia. When neighborhoods come together, they make the entire city a more vibrant, happy place to live. If you’re not part of a neighborhood association, check out the Neighborhood Organization Program, which creates formal communication links — such as neighborhood associations — between neighborhoods and the city of Columbia. The formation process is straightforward: the neighborhood holds a meeting to set boundaries, adopt bylaws and elect officers. Some paperwork is required by the city’s Office of Neighborhood Services, such as a cover letter and a sign-in sheet from the formation meeting. If your neighborhood needs a makeover, visit the city’s Office of Neighborhood Services. ONS helps maintain clean and safe neighborhoods. Through its Neighborhood Cleanup Program, residents who have prohibited items in their yards can comply with city ordinances. Free dumpsters, cleaning supplies and even volunteers are available to city-recognized neighborhood associations and community nonprofit organizations that organize neighborhood cleanup efforts. Sometimes just one or two properties bring down a whole neighborhood. Columbia upholds the International Property Maintenance Code to maintain health and safety standards for a home’s exterior, interior, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire safety. Common code violations include peeling paint (exterior and interior surfaces), torn window screens, debrisfilled or damaged gutters, rotted siding, missing siding, broken windows, damaged sidewalks, rutted, cracked or undefined driveways and driveway surfaces, as well as garages, outbuildings, sheds and fences in need of maintenance. Owners who violate the code can be prosecuted in Municipal Court, fined and given jail time. People struggling to make ends meet should check out the Columbia Housing Authority. Founded in 1956, the CHA provides affordable housing to low-income families and individuals in Columbia and Boone County. Housing authorities are legally independent of local government, but strong working relationships exist between CHA and the city. Check out www.gocolumbiamo.com/ community_development/neighborhoods for more information on the city’s neighborhood services. n
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BY KATHY CASTEEL
› FAM OUS FACES
COMO CELEBS
Jon Hamm, Savannah Guthrie, Carl Edwards
The notable (and notorious) people who have called Columbia home. Lindsey Alley, actress Huda Salih Mahdi Ammash (aka “Mrs. Anthrax”), former member of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq Gary Anderson, NFL player John Anderson, “ESPN SportsCenter” host Ben Askren, Olympic wrestler and mixed martial arts welterweight champion Dick Ault, Olympic hurdler Gary Barnett, former Northwestern and Colorado football coach Patricia Barry, actress Stephanie Beatriz, actress Rob Benedict, actor Tom Berenger, actor George Caleb Bingham, artist Lucas Black, actor James T. Blair, 44th governor of Missouri Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, television producer Linda Bell Blue, president, Entertainment Tonight Studios J.W. “Blind” Boone, musician/composer Gerald Boyd, former managing editor of The New York Times Neal E. Boyd, singer; “America’s Got Talent” winner Phil Bradley, MLB player Deborah Bryant, Miss America 1966 James Lee Burke, mystery writer Christian Cantwell, world champion shotputter and Olympic silver medalist Kate Capshaw, actress Skip Caray, MLB broadcaster for Atlanta Braves Jann Carl, former “Entertainment Tonight” anchor; current producer/co-host, RFDTV’s “Small Town, Big Deal” Mel Carnahan, 51st governor of Missouri Lloyd Carr, former Michigan football coach Chase Coffman, NFL player Chris Cooper, actor Harry Cornell, former CEO, Leggett & Platt Joan Crawford, actress Gordon Crosby, former CEO, USLIFE Corp.
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Aaron Crow, MLB player Sheryl Crow, singer/musician Randy “Duke” Cunningham, former CNN commentator and ex-congressman Jim Czajkowski, author (pen names: James Rollins, James Clemens) John M. Dalton, 45th governor of Missouri Chase Daniel, NFL player Ralph Davis, first person in Missouri convicted of murder through DNA evidence Jeffery Deaver, novelist Forrest C. Donnell, 40th governor of Missouri Missy Doty, actress Larry Drew, NBA player and coach Kony Ealy, NFL player Carl Edwards, NASCAR driver Gerry Ellis, NFL player Sara Evans, singer James Fergason, LCD (liquid crystal display) pioneer Eugene Field, writer and poet Steven S. Fishman, former CEO, Big Lots Susan Flannery, actress Pat Forde, Yahoo Sports columnist David Freese, MLB player Jane Froman, singer/actress Blaine Gabbert, NFL player Justin Gage, NFL player E.J. Gaines, NFL player Tony Galbreath, NFL player Major Garrett, CBS News chief White House correspondent Kyle Gibson, MLB player Linda M. Godwin, former NASA astronaut Zaviar Gooden, NFL player Mel Gray, NFL player Tammy Grimes, actress Savannah Guthrie, NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Mike Hall, first winner of ESPN’s “Dream Job”; current Big Ten Network studio host Jon Hamm, actor Warren E. Hearnes, 46th governor of Missouri
Martin Heinrich, U.S. senator for New Mexico Sammie Henson, world champion wrestler and Olympic silver medalist Ziggy Hood, NFL player Arliss Howard, actress Charlie James, MLB player Mitch Jayne, bluegrass musician, The Dillards Rebecca Johns, author Edward D. “Ted” Jones Jr., stockbroker/ investment banker Tim Kaine, 70th governor of Virginia and current U.S. senator for Virginia Ziyad Khalil, alleged supplier of a satellite phone to Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden James J. Kilpatrick, syndicated columnist and “60 Minutes” commentator Michael Kim, former ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor; current 120 Sports lead host Austin Augustus King, 10th governor of Missouri
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Ian Kinsler, MLB player Jeane Kirkpatrick, former U.N. ambassador James Kemper, former president and chairman, Commerce Bank R. Crosby Kemper, former president and chairman, UMB Bank David Koechner, actor and comedian Ann Walton Kroenke, Walmart heiress; No. 265 on Forbes’ list of World’s Richest People E. Stanley Kroenke, owner, NFL’s St. Louis Rams, NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids, National Lacrosse League’s Colorado Mammoth; co-owner English Premier League Arsenal Football Club; No. 225 on Forbes’ list of World’s Richest People Ted Kulongoski, 36th governor of Oregon Bill Laurie, co-chairman, Paige Sports Entertainment; former owner, NHL’s St. Louis Blues and the Savvis Center Nancy Walton Laurie, Walmart heiress and president, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet of New York; No. 341 on Forbes’ list of World’s Richest People Ken Lay, former CEO of Enron Ken LaZebnik, screenwriter, playwright and author Philip LaZebnik, screenwriter and producer Rob LaZebnik, television writer William Least-Heat Moon, author Jim Lehrer, PBS newsman Leo Lewis III, NFL player Robert Loggia, actor Jeremy Maclin, NFL player Jeff Maggert, pro golfer Richard Matheson, screenwriter John Matuszak, NFL player and actor Mary Margaret McBride, radio broadcaster (“first lady of radio”) Bill McCartney, former Colorado football coach; founder, Promise Keepers men’s ministry
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Claire McCaskill, U.S. senator for Missouri Barbara McClintock, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1983 Jean McKenzie, president, American Girl doll company Trey Millard, NFL player Martha Mitchell (wife of former Attorney General John Mitchell of Watergate scandal fame) Russ Mitchell, CBS News anchor William Moore, NFL player Pamela Morsi, novelist Jonathan Murray, reality TV producer Lisa Myers, NBC News correspondent Pamela Nicholson, president and CEO, Enterprise Holdings; No. 22 on Fortune’s list of Top 50 Most Powerful Women Jay Nixon, 55th governor of Missouri David Novak, executive chairman, Yum! Brands Carrie Nye, actress John O’Donoghue, MLB player A.J. Ofodile, NFL player Brock Olivo, NFL player Dave Otto, MLB player Gus Otto, NFL player Guy Brasfield Park, 38th governor of Missouri Marlin Perkins, zoo director & TV host Brad Pitt, actor Johnnie Poe, NFL player Annie Potts, actress Hub “Shucks” Pruett, MLB player Sally Rand, fan dancer and movie star Lavinia Ream, sculptor Sheldon Richardson, NFL player Chuck Roberts, former CNN newsman Johnny Roland, NFL player and coach Matthew K. Rose, executive chairman, BNSF Railway Co. Martin Rucker, NFL player Kareem Rush, NBA player Jerome Sally, NFL player Michael Sam, NFL player Jay Sarno, founder, Caesar’s Palace and Circus Circus in Las Vegas Max Scherzer, MLB player Kendall Schler, 2015 St. Louis marathon runner stripped of winner’s title for cheating William C. Schwartz, laser pioneer George C. Scott, actor John Scott, Fox news anchor Art Shamsky, MLB player Mike Shannon, MLB broadcaster for St. Louis Cardinals Sonny Siebert, MLB player Dave Silvestri, MLB player and Olympic baseball gold medalist Aldon Smith, NFL player
Brad Smith, NFL player Doug Smith, NBA player Justin Smith, NFL player William Smith, actor Steve Stipanovich, NBA player William J. Stone, 28th governor of Missouri Lee Strobel, author Jon Sundvold, NBA player Blake Tekotte, MLB player Jennifer Tilly, actress Vince Tobin, NFL coach Robert J. Trulaske Sr., founder, True Manufacturing Co. Debbye Turner, Miss America 1990 Stan Utley, pro golfer Leroy Van Dyke, singer Willard Duncan Vandiver, U.S. congressman who uttered the phrase that led to Missouri’s Show-Me State nickname Elizabeth Vargas, ABC’s “20/20” coanchor Mort Walker, cartoonist James “Bud” Walton, co-founder of Walmart Sam Walton, co-founder of Walmart Greg Warren, comedian Sean Weatherspoon, NFL player Roger Wehrli, NFL player Dawn Wells, actress Brian Wesbury, economic forecaster Lisa Wilcox, actress James Wilder, NFL player Abraham Williams, third governor of Missouri Tennessee Williams, playwright Roger B. Wilson, 52nd governor of Missouri Kellen Winslow, NFL player Eric Wright, NFL player Larry Young, champion race walker and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Paula Zahn, broadcaster n
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› T HE HOME FRO NT
HOT MARKET
Columbia’s real estate market is on a roll.
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ocal Realtors are enjoying the music of ringing phones in 2015. The real estate market, which has been recovering steadily since the downward spiral that began in 2008, is on the rise. Experts predict 2015’s numbers will show positive movement. If you’re thinking of selling, now may be the time, and if you’re thinking of buying, don’t linger too long over your choices because another buyer just might snap up your dream home.
Boone County Real Estate Recording Volume In 2014: 24,490 Transactions
Myth Busted
Millennials are interested in home ownership. You’ve likely heard the rumor that the current generation of young adults couldn’t care less about home ownership. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s simply not true. Although millennials (people who are in their mid-20s to mid-30s) are postponing home ownership longer than their
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parents or grandparents did, they are still seeking the American dream of owning their own home. According to the NAR’s 2015 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report released in March 2015, the primary reason millennials give for purchasing a home is simply the “desire to own a home
of my own.” Almost 40 percent of millennial buyers identified that as the main reason; other primary reasons millennials have for a home purchase include the desire for a larger home (7 percent), affordability of homes (6 percent), the desire for a home in a better area (6 percent) and financial security (5 percent). n
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GET SMART
THE BOOK ON COLUMBIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION OFFERINGS. Columbia has proudly borne its “Collegetown, USA” nickname for the better part of two centuries, but never has it been more apt than in the 21st century. The seven colleges doing business here account for nearly a third of the city’s economic output, make for a highly educated public, and are a great source of pride in the community. Here they are, at a glance.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 801 Conley Ave. Founding year: 1839 Total enrollment: 35,441 Average undergraduate tuition cost: $9,433/year (Missouri resident); $24,460/year (nonresident) Number of Columbia employees: 13,303 full-time employees Size of main campus facilities: 1,262 acres; 357 buildings Learn more: www.missouri.edu The University of Missouri was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. MU’s legacy of firsts continued with the world’s first journalism school and the first homecoming celebration.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE 1001 Rogers St. Founding year: 1851 Total enrollment: More than 28,000 Columbia enrollment: 3,100 Average tuition cost: $10,468/semester (day); $225/credit hour (evening) Number of employees: 496 Campus size: 33 acres Learn more: www.ccis.edu Chartered in 1851 to educate women because they weren’t allowed to attend the University of Missouri, Christian Female College offered a two-year junior college program for nearly 120 years. In 1970, the college changed its name to Columbia College when it became a four-year coeducational college. Aside from its main campus here, Columbia College operates 35 other campus sites nationwide; 18 are located on military bases.
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STEPHENS COLLEGE 1200 E. Broadway Founding year: 1833 Total enrollment: approximately 1,000 Tuition cost: $28,976 Columbia employees: 230 employees, including about 60 full-time faculty Size of facilities: 86 acres; 34 buildings Learn more: www.stephens.edu Stephens is the second-oldest women’s college in the nation (although men are now admitted to its graduate and continuing education programs). WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY 3100 Falling Leaf Court, Suite 100 Founding year: 1870 (Fulton); 1992 (Columbia) Total enrollment: 2,031 Columbia enrollment: 154 Average tuition cost: $225–$525/credit hour, depending on the program; for part-time students, the lowest cost is $325/credit hour for undergraduates and the highest cost is $500/credit hour for doctoral students, with several prices inbetween for various programs. Employees at the Columbia site: 3 Size of Columbia facility: 13,678 square feet Learn more: www.williamwoods.edu Over the past 25 years, William Woods has moved up from a college to a university, added evening undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults, opened its enrollment to male students, expanded into 150 locations across Missouri and in Arkansas and online, and quintupled its overall enrollment. CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY 1400 Forum Blvd., Suite 16 Founding year: 1854 (Fayette); 2003 (Columbia) Total enrollment: 5,811 Columbia enrollment: 660 Average tuition cost: $200/credit hour undergraduate/off-campus (such as Columbia) only; on-campus, grad programs, online, etc., are different rates Number of Columbia employees: 5 FTE Size of Columbia facility: 8,060 square
feet at the Forum Shopping Center Learn more: www.centralmethodist.edu CMU currently offers courses and degree programs online and at off-site centers in Clinton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks, Linn, Macon, Neosho, Park Hills, Poplar Bluff, Sedalia, St. Louis, Trenton, Union and Waynesville. CMU also operates a dualcredit program in 76 Missouri high schools. MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 601 Business Loop 70 W. Founding year: 1927 (Moberly); 1998 (Columbia) Total enrollment: 5,935 Columbia enrollment: 2,060 Average tuition cost: $153/credit hour Columbia employees: 164 (part time and full time) Size of Columbia facilities: 53,500 square feet Learn more: www.macc.edu MACC is an open-enrollment institution with facilities in Moberly, Columbia, Mexico, Edina, Hannibal, Kirksville and Macon. The college also offers online, hybrid, virtual and ITV courses, and dualcredit courses for high school students. BRYAN UNIVERSITY 3215 Lemone Industrial Blvd. Founding year: 1982 (Topeka, Kan.); 2011 (Columbia) Total enrollment: 804 Columbia enrollment: 85 Average tuition cost: $300/credit hour Columbia employees: 3 full-time faculty plus adjunct professors Size of Columbia facilities: 15,000 square feet Learn more: www.bryanu.edu Bryan University offers diploma and degree programs in computer networking, information technology, business, allied health care and criminal justice. Students have the option of a “hybrid format” — two days a week in a classroom and the rest online. The school transitioned from college to university in 2012. The Columbia location is one of four in Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas; online classes are also available. n
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BY KATHY CASTEEL
THE NAME GAME
Schoolhouse namesakes are a who’s who of Columbia.
Columbians have honored 15 individuals by naming schools after them. Three more buildings pay homage to significant locations originally named in honor of local luminaries. Frederick Douglass
Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary 5801 Arbor Pointe Parkway Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary opened in January 2010, replacing Field Elementary. The $16 million facility was named for Alpha Hart Lewis (1894–1988), a lifelong Boone County resident. Born near Midway, the youngest of seven children, Lewis earned an education degree from the University of Missouri and began teaching in 1913. In 1943, she became the first — and only — woman superintendent of the Boone County school system. Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School 4200 Bethel St. Columbia’s first middle school is named after Ann Hawkins Gentry (1791–1870), the nation’s second female postmaster. Gentry and her husband, Richard, were among the first settlers to establish Columbia. The school opened in 1994.
David H. Hickman
Thomas Jefferson
Ulysses S. Grant
Mary Paxton Keeley
Thomas Hart Benton
Gen. Robert E. Lee
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David H. Hickman High School 1104 N. Providence Road David Henry Hickman (1821–1869) was a businessman, legislator, banker and railroad director who served as a University of Missouri curator and president of the Columbia Baptist Female (now Stephens) College board. When Hickman High School was built on his estate, many criticized school district officials for picking a location so far away from town. The school, which opened in 1927, sits on the corner of two of Columbia’s busiest thoroughfares — Business Loop 70 and Providence Road. Eliot Battle Elementary School 2600 Battle Ave. Columbia’s newest elementary school is named for longtime educator Eliot Battle (1924-2013). Battle’s Columbia legacy began in 1956 as assistant principal at Douglass High School. In 1960, he moved to Hickman High School as the first black faculty member. He served as director of counseling for Columbia
Public Schools from 1966 to 1991. After retiring from the district, he joined Columbia College as a special assistant to the president and served on the college’s board of trustees. Located adjacent to Battle High School — named after Eliot’s wife, Muriel — the school is scheduled to open for the 2015-2016 school year. Eugene Field Elementary School 1010 Range Line St. American journalist and poet Eugene Field (1850–1895) attended the University of Missouri. He worked as a reporter and editor in St. Joseph, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver and Chicago, but he is best-known for his children’s poems, especially Wynken, Blynken and Nod. The school opened in 1916 and closed in December 2009; the building now houses the Columbia Public Schools Center for Gifted Education. Father Augustine Tolton Regional Catholic High School 3351 E. Gans Road In 2007, the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City decided to build a regional Catholic high school in Columbia. Bishop John Gaydos chose the name in honor of the nation’s firstknown black Catholic priest, Missouri native Augustine Tolton (1854–1897). The school opened in August 2011, using space at Columbia College before moving into its current location in the Bristol Lake development. Frederick Douglass High School 310 N. Providence Road Columbia’s first school for black children opened in 1866 as Cummings Academy; it was renamed Excelsior School in 1885. In 1898, the name changed again to honor Frederick Douglass (1818–1895), the runaway slave who became an internationally known author, publisher, abolitionist speaker and diplomat. The school has closed and reopened several times under varying formats. It officially reopened as Douglass High School in 1993.
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Jefferson Middle School 713 Rogers St. When Columbia built a new high school (Hickman) in 1927, the old campus — built in 1911 — became a junior high school named after Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), third president of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence and negotiator of the Louisiana Purchase. The school opened as a junior high in 1927; it converted to a middle school in 2013. John B. Lange Middle School 2201 E. Smiley Lane John B. Lange (1802-1879) was a free black man who moved to Columbia in 1850. He owned a butcher shop downtown. Columbia’s first black school met in his home until it moved to its own building. Lange’s son, John Jr., became manager of ragtime musician J.W. “Blind” Boone; his daughter, Eugenia, married Boone. The school opened in 1997. John C. Ridgeway Elementary School 107 E. Sexton Road John Cleveland Ridgeway (1890–1918) was the first Boone Countian to die in World War I. The Hallsville native was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of St. Mihiel in France. The school opened in 1923; since 1972, it has been a magnet school based on the concept of individually guided education, drawing students by lottery. Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School 1208 Locust St. Originally named Robert E. Lee Elementary, the school’s namesake was Gen. Robert E. Lee (1807–1870), the Confederate army leader who surrendered to Gen. U.S. Grant in 1865. Missourians’ sympathies were divided during the Civil War, and mid-Missouri was known as Little Dixie. Lee school opened in 1904; it became an expressive arts school in 1990, integrating art, music, movement and drama into the core curriculum. Students are drawn by lottery. Muriel Williams Battle High School 7575 E. St. Charles Road Columbia’s newest high school opened in the fall of 2013. The school is named for Muriel Williams Battle (1930–2003). Battle began her teaching career at Frederick Douglass High School, which was then Columbia’s high school for blacks. She later taught at West Junior High, where she became the first black principal in an integrated public school; Battle was also the first female assistant superintendent for secondary education. Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School 201 Park DeVille Drive This elementary school is named after
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Mary Paxton Keeley (1886–1986), the first woman graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Keeley taught at Christian (now Columbia) College for 23 years, where she started the college newspaper. The school opened in 2001.
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Russell Boulevard Elementary School 1800 W. Rollins Road Named for its proximity to Russell Boulevard, which tees at Rollins Road, the school was built on land that Anderson and Walter Russell sold to the school district in 1956. The land had been in the Russell family since the farm’s original purchase by Francis T. Russell (1821–1891), a Union officer in the Civil War who also served Columbia as a state representative, railroad director and University of Missouri curator. The school opened in 1958.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School 1100 S. Roseta Ave.
Shepard Boulevard Elementary School 2616 Shepard Blvd. The school is named for its location on land that was once part of the Shepard dairy farm. Dairyman Clyde Shepard (1891–1961) was one of the owners of Central Dairy. The school opened in 1968. Smithton Middle School 3600 W. Worley St. Columbia’s second middle school was named after the settlement of Smithton, which preceded the town of Columbia. The Smithton Land Co. named the village in honor of Gen. Thomas A. Smith (1781– 1844), a veteran of the War of 1812 and the land registrar in Franklin, Mo. Fort Smith, Ark., is also named in honor of the general. The school opened in 1995. Thomas Hart Benton STEM Elementary School 1410 Hinkson Ave. Thomas Hart Benton (1782–1858) was one of Missouri’s first two U.S. senators. An ardent supporter of westward expansion, Benton served five terms in the Senate, from 1821 to 1851. The school named in his honor opened at Hodge and Ripley streets in 1896; it moved to a new building at Hinkson and Ripley in 1927. Since 2011, Benton’s STEM curriculum has focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students are drawn by lottery. Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School 10 E. Broadway The 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) was the victorious Union general who accepted the surrender of the defeated Confederate army at Appomattox to end the Civil War. He served two terms in the White House, from 1869 to 1877. The school opened in 1910. n
Blue Ridge Elementary School 3700 Woodland Drive
Christian Chapel Academy 3300 S. Providence Road Christian Fellowship School 4600 Christian Fellowship Road Columbia Area Career Center 4203 S. Providence Road Columbia Independent School 1801 N. Stadium Blvd. Derby Ridge Elementary School 4000 Derby Ridge Drive Fairview Elementary School 909 Fairview Road Good Shepherd Lutheran School 2201 W. Rollins Road Heritage Academy 606 Ridgeway Ave. Islamic School of Columbia 408 Locust St. Midway Heights Elementary School 8130 W. U.S. 40 Mill Creek Elementary School 2200 W. Nifong Blvd. New Haven Elementary School 3301 New Haven Road Oakland Middle School (formerly Oakland Junior High) 3405 Oakland Place Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School 817 Bernadette Drive Parkade Elementary School 111 Parkade Blvd. Rock Bridge Elementary School 5151 S. Highway 163 Rock Bridge High School 4304 S. Providence Road Stephens College Children’s School 1400 Windsor St. Two Mile Prairie Elementary School 5450 N. Route Z West Boulevard Elementary School 319 West Blvd. N. West Middle School (formerly West Junior High) 401 Clinkscales Road
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BY KATHY CASTEEL
› FUN FACT S
DID YOU KNOW?
There are 20 American cities named Columbia.
›› Sutton’s Place, a Columbia
barbecue joint, hosted President Bill Clinton for lunch during a visit to the city in 2000. ›› Boone County has more
city — but originally, it was dubbed “The Athens of Missouri.” A more modern sobriquet is short and sweet: CoMo.
archaeological sites than any other county in the state — 1,469 locations, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
›› Columbia was founded in 1821
around what is now Broadway, between Fifth and Eighth streets. ›› Eight U.S. Navy ships have been
christened USS Columbia. The current, active-service USS Columbia (SSN-771) is a Los Angeles-class submarine commissioned in 1995, and named specifically in honor of Columbia, Mo., Columbia, S.C., and Columbia, Ill. Local mementos adorning the submarine’s interior décor include a “Flat Branch” galley sign and a poster of Mizzou’s Golden Girls. ›› The name Columbia graced a river
lightship, excursion steamer and three America’s Cup winners.
›› NASA has bestowed the name
Columbia on two vessels: the space shuttle and the Apollo 11 command/ service module.
›› Part of Columbia’s city hall
building was once the Daniel Boone Hotel. ›› Cosmo Park sits on the site of
Columbia’s old airport. ›› Shiloh Bar & Grill at 403 E.
Broadway is the latest in a string of restaurants to occupy the former Missouri Kansas Texas (the Katy) Railroad Depot. ›› The Wabash Railroad Station and
Freight House is now the city bus terminal. ›› The tallest building in Columbia
is Jesse Hall, on the University of Missouri campus. It measures 180 feet in height.
›› Hickman High School is the only
school in the world with a Kewpie for a mascot. ›› The University of Missouri chose
Tigers as its team name in the 1890s to honor the fighting spirit of the “Missouri Tigers” home guard that protected Columbia during the Civil War. ›› Stephens College, founded in
1833, is the second-oldest women’s college in the United States. ›› Columbia College was the
the second person to fly solo across the Atlantic (after Charles Lindbergh) accomplished the feat in a monoplane named Columbia.
first women’s college west of the Mississippi River to receive a charter from a state legislature. The school was founded as Christian Female College in 1851 because women were not allowed to attend the University of Missouri.
›› Columbia is featured in the title
›› Of the eight Missouri billionaires
›› Clarence Duncan Chamberlin,
of no less than six songs, including the official anthem of the vice president of the United States (“Hail, Columbia”). ›› Columbia’s nickname is
Collegetown, USA — a reference to the abundance of colleges in the
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›› The Columns, on the University of
Missouri’s Francis Quadrangle, is the third-most photographed landmark in Missouri (after the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and Alley Spring Mill in Eminence).
on Forbes’ list of the world’s richest people, three are Columbians: Stan Kroenke, Ann Walton Kroenke and Nancy Walton Laurie.
›› In 2012, Parade magazine dubbed
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BY PORCSHE N. MORAN / PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON
› T HE ST UDEN T SECTIO N
COLLEGE LIFE IN COMO Here are the hotspots and hangouts every student needs to know. Columbia provides students with plenty of ways to stay entertained beyond academics. This ultimate college town is overflowing with options for shopping, live music and relaxing after a long week of classes. Many local businesses welcome students with discounts and special offers. The city’s scholars make lifelong memories at downtown meeting places, and rely on the local coffee shops to keep them going through the day. Here’s a cheat sheet of some of Columbia’s favorite destinations.
most popular pies is called The Masterpiece, a gastronomic work of art that’s loaded with red onions, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, fresh mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, Italian sausage and lean ground beef. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Shakespeare’s temporarily relocated to 220 S. Eighth St. in May 2015. The restaurant is slated to return to 225 S. Ninth St. by late summer 2016.) www.shakespeares.com
›› Shakespeare’s Pizza:
Shakespeare’s has three locations in Columbia, but the downtown operation is the original. Grabbing a slice at this pizzeria has been an honored tradition since 1973. The pizza is prepared with highgrade shredded provolone cheese and real tomato sauce. The crust dough is handmade on-site several times a day. One of Shakespeare’s
›› Booches: When you’ve been in
business for more than 130 years, you must be doing something right. Booches, which opened in 1884, has received national attention for its no-frills burgers served on waxed paper with a side of potato chips. The eatery and billiards hall only takes cash and is closed on Sundays. Despite these unconventional practices, Booches stays packed with hungry diners who can’t get enough. 110 S. Ninth St.
›› Harpo’s: Harpo’s prides itself on friendly service and a down-home feel.
The watering hole is divided into multiple sections. There is the 250-person rooftop Skyy Bar and the Atrium Bar, which features a media wall for sports viewing. Customers also can hang out in the pub-style main bar. A full menu of sandwiches, burgers, salads and starters is available. At night, Harpo’s 10 Below ice bar and nightclub keeps the party going. 29 S. 10th St., www.harposcomo.com
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pennies with the $1 burgers at Campus Bar & Grill every Sunday. The daily lunch and happy-hour specials are also budget-friendly. The TVs are always tuned to Missouri sporting events. If athletics aren’t your thing, pass the time shooting darts, playing arcade games or soaking up some rays on the rooftop patio. 304 S. Ninth St., www.campusbarandgrill.com ›› The Field House/Willie’s Pub &
FAVORITE DOWNTOWN HANGOUTS
Downtown is the perfect setting to watch the big game or catch up with friends over food and drinks. These locations are just steps from campus and will get you fully immersed in Columbia’s social scene.
›› Campus Bar & Grill: Save your
Pool: Sports fans are well taken care of with 25 massive TVs broadcasting every DirecTV sports package available. Play an arcade game or challenge your friends to a round of pool or darts. There is a full food menu with daily specials, multiple bars and a heated outdoor patio. At night, The Field House turns into a dance club. 1107 E Broadway, www.williesfieldhouse.com
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›› Breeze on Broadway: Breeze ›› Quinton’s Bar & Deli: You’ll have to be a frequent visitor to taste the more
than 20 sandwiches on the menu at Quinton’s. In addition, diners can munch on quesadillas, appetizers, soups and salads. Get a view of the Columbia skyline from the multilevel rooftop patio or stay on ground level to shoot darts or watch a game on TV. 124 S. Ninth St., www.quintonsandtonic.com ›› CJ’s in Tiger Country: Wings are
the trademark of this establishment. CJ’s claims to have the best wings in the Midwest, and many patrons agree. The wings are fresh, made-to-order and slathered with one of five sauces. The most popular is the super-hot B.Y. F. O. (Burn Your Face Off) sauce. The restaurant is full of Mizzou memorabilia, and the flat-screen TVs are always ready for game day. 704 E. Broadway, www.cjsintigercountry.com
›› Bengals Bar & Grill: With more
than 25 HD flat-screen TVs playing sports at all times, Bengals makes sure customers don’t miss a second of the action. Bengals’ roomy patio, latenight menu and daily drink specials are just steps away from Peace Park on the MU campus. 227 S. Sixth St., www.bengalsbarandgrill.com
FAVORITE CLOTHING SHOPS
The casual tone of college life doesn’t mean you have to give up on style. Columbia’s trendy boutiques and thrift stores have everything you need to look fashionable, whether you’re hitting the books or going out on the town. ›› Swank: Columbia’s fashion
addicts get their fix at Swank. The contemporary women’s clothing store has the latest trends in apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories from well-known and up-and-coming brands. 913 E. Broadway, www.swankboutiqueonline.com ›› The Heidelberg: Since 1963,
The Heidelberg (aka “The ’Berg”) has been like a second home to Columbia’s student population. The restaurant is conveniently located across the street from the University of Missouri campus. Stop in for happy-hour drink and appetizer specials, year-round rooftop patio and Sunday brunch buffet. 410 S. Ninth St., www.theheidelberg.com ›› Flat Branch Pub & Brewing:
Columbia’s original brewpub opened its doors in 1994. Flat Branch’s award-winning, handcrafted beers are brewed on-site in an all-grain system. The food menu offers sandwiches, burgers, brick-oven pizza, soups, salads, traditional English pub dishes and more. Diners gravitate to the brewery’s spacious patio on warm days. 115 S. Fifth St., www.flatbranch.com 48 l Inside Columbia's Community Guide 2015-2016
specializes in elegant formal wear. The shop also has a variety of stylish, casual clothing, accessories and shoes in juniors and misses sizes. 906-908 E. Broadway, www.breezeonbroadway.com ›› Girl Boutique: Trendy, upscale
clothing and accessories are what you’ll find at Girl Boutique. The store’s high-quality pieces and personalized customer service make it worth extending your retail therapy beyond downtown. 1401 Forum Blvd., www.shopatgirl.com ›› Woody’s Gentlemen’s Clothiers:
The Southern charm of the SEC is alive and well at Woody’s. Just two blocks north of MU’s campus, the designer shop accommodates the city’s fashion-forward young men with national and local brands that are hard to find elsewhere in Columbia. The store’s bow ties, cufflinks, polos and button-downs will get you ready for a more sophisticated tailgate season. 111 S. Ninth St., www.woodysclothiers.com ›› Cha Boutique: Downtown
Columbia is the second location for Cha, which originated in St. Louis. The merchandise is handpicked to ensure the shop is stocked with classy, hip women’s clothing and accessories at every price point. 16 S. Ninth St., www.shop-cha.com
›› Britches: With new arrivals twice
a week, Britches Clothing keeps your closet up-to-date with the latest trends. The location right on the edge of the MU campus makes it the ideal place to take a shopping break between classes. 130 S. Ninth St., www.facebook.com/BritchesClothing1 ›› Muse Clothing: Muse provides
alternative, urban streetwear for men and women. Shoppers can expect fairtrade items that are made in the USA or even locally. The store’s spotlight on small, independent brands caters to those with a unique, edgy style. 22 S. Ninth St., www.musecomo.com
›› Elly’s Couture: Fun and fashion
collide at this girly clothing boutique. Shoppers have access to a high-end mix of renowned designers and new local brands. The selections of up-to-theminute clothing, shoes and accessories change regularly, so you can update your style for every occasion. 914 E. Broadway, www.ellyscouture.com ›› Envy: The latest fashion at affordable
prices is the benchmark of Envy. The store’s buyers travel to Los Angeles to bring the hottest looks from the West Coast back to Columbia. The inventory changes several times a week and each piece is sold in limited quantities. 814 E. Broadway, www.envyspot.com
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›› Lo & Behold: Boho-chic is always
in style at Lo & Behold. Located in the North Village Arts District, the laidback boutique focuses on romantic, feminine styles like flowy tops, maxi dresses, wide leg pants and flower crowns. 1013 E. Broadway, www.shoploandbehold.com ›› Maude Vintage: A collection
of gently used men’s and women’s clothing can be found at Maude Vintage seven days a week. The offbeat shop has vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s and earlier. The racks also feature some classic, modern attire. Maude Vintage has a giant selection of costumes available for rent year-round. 818 E. Broadway, www.maudevintage.com
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUES
There are live shows in Columbia nearly every night of the week. From rock to jazz to hip-hop to country, fans don’t have to look far to find a performance that fits their musical tastes.
›› Rose Music Hall: Formerly called Mojo’s, Rose Music Hall is The Blue
Note’s more intimate sister venue. Rose Music Hall features all-ages, general-admission shows with national, regional and local acts. Pepe’s of Columbia serves up tacos and other Mexican dishes for concertgoers. Rose’s spacious patio and the adjoining Forrest Rose Park make room for outdoor performances. 1013 Park Ave., www.rosemusichall ›› The Bridge: The owners of The
Bridge say their venue was made for musicians by musicians. National, regional and local acts hit the stage at this 200-person concert hall in the North Village Arts District. 1020 E. Walnut St., www.thebridgecolumbia.com ›› Missouri Theatre: The Missouri
Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. The ornate, 1920s décor of the venue lends grandeur and elegance to mid-Missouri’s music scene. The University Concert Series brings world-class musicians and Broadway musicals to the stage each year; concerts also take place on the theater’s rooftop. 203 S. Ninth St., www.eventpros.missouri.edu/missouri_ theatre ›› Jesse Auditorium: MU’s iconic
Jesse Hall is home to one of the largest performance venues in Columbia with 1,755 seats. The University Concert Series brings world-class musicians and Broadway musicals to Jesse Auditorium each year. Jesse Hall (University of Missouri campus), www.eventpros.missouri.edu/ jesse_auditorium ›› Nash Vegas: Country music fans
›› The Blue Note: The Blue Note has
been rocking Columbia audiences for 35 years. The venue brings top-name musicians to mid-Missouri. There is a 500-person capacity between the floor, balcony and table seating. The annual Summerfest concert series takes place outside on Ninth Street and in Forrest Rose Park in the spring and summer months. 17 N. Ninth St., www.thebluenote.com
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get spoiled at Nash Vegas. The honkytonk brings well-known and up-andcoming artists to mid-Missouri for weekend shows that range from full bands to acoustic performances. 929 E. Broadway, www.facebook.com/ NashVegasBar ›› Eastside Tavern: Science-fiction is
the theme at this nightclub and music venue. Eastside is known for its quirky dance parties, live bands and DJ sets. Karaoke takes place every third Saturday of the month. 1016 E. Broadway, www.facebook.com/eastsidetavern
›› The Penguin Dueling Piano Bar:
The owners of the Penguin fly in pianists from around the country to take requests from the crowd. Drums, horns and an assortment of other instruments are also on hand to ensure that songs from any genre and time period can be performed. 1025 E. Broadway, www.penguinpianobar.com
FAVORITE PLACES TO RELAX
The hustle and bustle of campus life can leave you burned out and ready for an escape. You don’t have to leave town to unwind. Melt your stress away with an art exhibit, park stroll or an indie film. ›› Shelter Gardens: This public
botanical garden is owned and maintained by Shelter Insurance Cos. The gardens span 5 acres and showcase more than 300 varieties of trees and shrubs, and more than 15,000 annuals and perennials. The property also includes a waterfall, rock garden, cedar gazebo, Vietnam veterans memorial, a replica 19th-century schoolhouse and a garden for the blind. 1817 W. Broadway, www.shelterinsurance.com
›› Columbia Parks & Trails: Columbia
has 83 parks and seven destination trails. The city’s largest park is the Cosmopolitan Recreation Center. Green spaces in Stephens Park and Flat Branch Park offer serenity and natural beauty close to downtown. The 8.9-mile MKT Trail provides opportunities for walking, jogging, running and biking on a crushed limestone path. It also connects downtown Columbia with Katy Trail State Park. Download the “CoMo Trails” application for iPhone and Android. www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec
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›› Rock Bridge Memorial State
Park: Hiking, biking and cave exploration are among the activities at this park, which welcomes visitors from all over Missouri. The natural attractions include a rock bridge, restored grasslands, forests and Devil’s Icebox — a double sinkhole with an underground stream. Bring flashlights, helmets and good footwear to investigate Connor’s Cave. 5901 S. Highway 163, www.mostateparks.com/ park/rock-bridge-memorial-state-park ›› Columbia Art League: The
nonprofit gallery is adjacent to the Missouri Theatre. The rotating exhibits feature visual works from regional artists. CAL offers classes in subjects such as drawing, painting, photography, jewelry making and more. 207 S. Ninth St., www.columbiaartleague.org ›› AlleyCat Yoga: Just four blocks
from the MU campus, AlleyCat offers daytime, evening and weekend yoga classes. The professional instructors lead students in Ashtanga, Nidra, Vinyasa and Dharma yoga styles. Massage services are also available. 17 N. Fourth St., www.alleycatyoga.com
›› Ragtag Cinema: Sit back, relax and
enjoy the show at the Ragtag. This nonprofit, arthouse theater shows independent films on two screens. Patrons have a choice of viewing their movies from a traditional theater seat or a comfy sofa. In the lobby, Uprise Bakery serves soups, salads, sandwiches and drinks that can be taken into the theater. 10 Hitt St., www.ragtagcinema.org
›› Wilson’s In The District: Wilson’s
downtown location is open 24 hours. In addition to cardio and weight training equipment, Wilson’s offers group fitness classes, a bootcamp program and personal training. Other amenities include tanning, a shake bar and locker rooms with showers. Register for a rooftop yoga class when the weather is nice. 111 Orr St., www.wilsonsfitness.com
›› Activity & Recreation Center: Columbia Parks & Recreation operates this 73,000-square-foot health club. Members
have access to cardio machines, strength-training equipment, weights and an indoor track. Other amenities include an indoor leisure pool, a spinning studio and a gymnasium with two full-size basketball courts. Take advantage of the group exercise classes to add variety to your workout. 1701 W. Ash St., www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ARC
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›› North Village Arts District:
This bohemian paradise downtown has Pilates and yoga studios and a massage parlor. There are also artist workspaces, galleries, bars, eateries, clothing boutiques, and live theater and music venues. The Farmers and Artisans Market takes place here each Sunday from April to October. The first Friday of each month becomes a free art crawl with music, art demonstrations and refreshments. Walnut Street from College Avenue to Ninth Street and north to Rogers Street, www.northvillageartsdistrict.org
FAVORITE PLACES TO GET ENERGIZED
If those all-nighter cram sessions have left you desperate for a boost, Columbia has you covered. The caffeine, refreshing smoothies and quick bites at these local spots will have you feeling revitalized in no time.
›› Coffee Zone: Java lovers flock to
Coffee Zone for the signature dark roast blend called Rocket Fuel. Take in the Middle Eastern décor while enjoying a variety of coffee drinks served in sizes from small to extra large. The food menu is packed with Mediterranean specialties such as gyros, hummus, falafel, Greek salad and baklava. 11 N. Ninth St., www.columbiacoffeezone.mobi ›› Kaldi’s: This lively corner coffee bar
is known for its Espresso 700 blend, described as sweet throughout with balanced acidity, smooth body and a caramel chocolate finish. Kaldi’s sources top-quality, sustainable beans from around the globe. Patrons can also sip on hot chocolate, juice, fruit smoothies and organic hot teas. Kaldi’s serves breakfast and lunch all day. 29 S. Ninth St., www.kaldiscoffee.com ›› Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe:
You won’t find a microwave or deep fryer at Main Squeeze. The menu of salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps and hot dishes is more than 80 percent organic. Recharge with a freshsqueezed juice or a 100 percent fruit smoothie. For an extra pick-me-up, add one of Main Squeeze’s nutritional shots like wheatgrass, chia, kale or ginseng to your drink. 28 S. Ninth St., www.main-squeeze.com ›› Shortwave Coffee: Tucked away in
Alley A, this coffee shop specializes in green, hand-roasted beans. The expert coffee brewers prepare each cup with the coffee’s individual characteristics in mind. In addition to black coffee, Shortwave’s menu includes espressos, lattes, cappuccino, tea and seasonal specialty drinks. 915 Alley A, www.shortwavecoffee.com ›› Fretboard Coffee: This
›› Lakota Coffee: The 1920s brick walls, hardwood plank floors and rustic
furniture in this downtown coffeehouse create a cozy environment. The Arabica coffee beans are roasted in-house six days a week. Lakota’s menu of specialty coffees is extensive, but you can also grab Italian soda, shakes, fruit smoothies and juices. Satisfy your hunger with a selection of soups and sandwiches. 24 S. Ninth St., www.lakotacoffee.com
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handcrafted, fair-trade coffee shop was established in Brooklyn, N.Y., but now operates out of a refurbished garage in Columbia’s North Village Arts District. The baristas are knowledgeable in six different manual brewing methods to keep true coffee enthusiasts satisfied. Fretboard also serves organic teas and espressos. 1013 E. Walnut St., www.fretboardcoffee.com n
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BY KATHY CASTEEL
› DAYT RI PS
1. Missouri River Wine Trail 2. Hermann Wine Trail 3. Missouri Weinstrasse 4. Lake Of The Ozarks Wine Trail 5. Route Du Vin 6. Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail 7. Kansas City Wine Trail 8. The Great Northwest Missouri Wine Trail 9. Ozark Mountain Wine Trail 10. The Aux Arcs Wine Road
HAPPY TRAILS
Sample wine country on Missouri’s wine trails. Add a vineyard experience to your daytrip plans with a visit to Missouri wine country. Nearly half of Missouri’s 128 wineries are organized into 10 regional wine trails. Some are big, some are small — there’s bound to be a route tailor-made for your tastes.
MISSOURI RIVER WINE TRAIL
›› The Big Muddy links half a dozen
wineries in Columbia’s backyard. Wine trail members include Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Rocheport, The Cooper’s Oak Winery in Boonville and Higbee, Bushwhacker Bend Winery in Glasgow, Serenity Valley Winery near Millersburg, Canterbury Hill Winery in Holts Summit and Westphalia Vineyards in Westphalia. Vino Vibe: Find spectacular blufftop views at Les Bourgeois and Canterbury Hill; check out the adjacent A&K Cooperage at Cooper’s Oak; enjoy the riverbank ambience of Bushwhacker Bend; relax lakeside at Serenity Valley; sample no-addedsulfite wines at Westphalia. Trail Events: Tip O’ The Glass, an Irish celebration in March; Chill Outing, ice cream and toppings
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paired with wine in July; Sip & Soup, a November wine and soup pairing Find Out More: www.missouririverwinetrail.com
HERMANN WINE TRAIL
›› Home to some of the oldest
wineries in Missouri, Hermann’s German heritage offers seasonal festivals among closely located wineries with stunning views. Members include Hermann wineries Adam Puchta, Stone Hill, OakGlenn and Hermannhof with the adjacent Dierberg Star Lane tasting room, plus Bias Vineyards & Winery in Berger and Röbller Winery in New Haven. Vino Vibe: Sample the best Norton in the state at Stone Hill; savor the history at Adam Puchta, America’s oldest continually family-owned winery; check out the traditional German Festhalle at Hermannhof
and its California tasting room next-door; enjoy the jams late into the night at OakGlenn’s weekend concerts; pack a picnic at Röbller; enjoy a craft beer with your wine at Bias’ pioneering microbrewery. Trail Events: Chocolate Wine Trail in February; Berries & BarBQ in July; Holiday Fare in November; Say Cheese in December Find Out More: www.hermannwinetrail.com
MISSOURI WEINSTRASSE
›› Scenic Highway 94 winds
through the Missouri Weinstrasse, a 10-mile ramble through the first designated American Viticultural Area. Weinstrasse members include Balducci Vineyards, Augusta Winery and Montelle Winery in Augusta, and Sugar Creek Vineyards & Winery in Defiance. Vino Vibe: Try Augusta Winery’s award-winning rosé, La Fleur Sauvage; savor the taste of Tuscany at Balducci’s; indulge in fruit brandies and icewine at Montelle; venture onto the Katy Trail at Sugar Creek. Trail Events: Scavenger Hunt in May; German Marketplace in July; Slow Food in September; Harvest Food Trucks in November Find Out More: www.moweinstrasse.com
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS WINE TRAIL
›› Members of the state’s newest wine
trail include Shawnee Bluff Winery and Shawnee Bluff Vineyards in Lake Ozark, Seven Springs Winery in Linn Creek, and Camdenton wineries Golden Rock, Casa De Loco and Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Vino Vibe: Check out the jaw-dropping views from Shawnee Bluff; leave the driving to Seven Springs with its shuttle service; cast off on a float trip from Casa De Loco; dine on “green” kitchen cuisine at Golden Rock; work up a thirst for waterfront tastings with a kayak adventure at Sugar Loaf. Trail Events: Wine sampling to benefit the food bank in November Find Out More: www.lakeoftheozarkswinetrail.com
ROUTE DU VIN
›› The area’s French heritage is on
display in the Route Du Vin Wine Trail. Members include Sainte Genevieve Winery, Cave Vineyard, Charleville Winery & Brewing Co. and Chaumette Winery & Vineyards in Ste. Genevieve, plus Twin Oaks Vineyard & Winery and Sand Creek Vineyard in Farmington. Vino Vibe: Sip wine in the natural cave wine cellar at Cave Vineyard; picnic under the grape arbor in the French Colonial district at Ste. Genevieve Winery; sample handcrafted wines and microbrewed beers in Charleville’s rustic setting; soak up the resort-style amenities at Chaumette; cozy up to the fire pit on the Sand Creek veranda; revel in the panoramic vineyard view from the wraparound “glass house” patio at Twin Oaks. Trail Events: Souper Wine Weekend in January; a decadent weekend Romancing The Grape in February; Wine Diva Weekend in November Find Out More: www.rdvwinetrail.com
MISSISSIPPI RIVER HILLS WINE TRAIL ›› The mighty Mississippi rolls through
some of the prettiest countryside in the Midwest. Along the river’s route, you’ll find four family-owned wineries: The Barrens Winery in Perryville, Hemman Winery in Brazeau, Apple Creek Vineyard & Winery in Friedheim and Hunter Valley Winery in Cape Girardeau. Vino Vibe: Drink in the rustic beauty of
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the Apple Creek landscape; listen to the breeze sing through the treetops at The Barrens; explore the 150-year-old store Hemman Winery calls home; feed the fish lakeside at Hunter Valley. Trail Events: Taste of Chocolate in February; Taste of Cheese in April; Taste of Wine & Country in July; Lazy Days Along The Wine Trail in August; Taste Of The Holidays in November Find Out More: www.mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com
KANSAS CITY WINE TRAIL
›› Stretching 70 miles from the
orchards of Waverly to the heart of Kansas City, this wine trail offers country and city ambience among its nine winery stops: Arcadian Moon Vineyards & Winery in Higginsville,
Odessa Country Winery in Odessa, Stonehaus Farms Winery in Lee’s Summit, Amigoni Urban Winery in Kansas City, Albonée Country Inn & Winery in Independence, La Bella Winery in Wellington, Fahrmeier Family Vineyards in Lexington, Terre Beau Winery in Dover and Baltimore Bend Vineyard in Waverly. Vino Vibe: Enjoy Baltimore Bend’s excellent collection of blends and fruit wines; check out the lake country surrounding Arcadian Moon; find fresh farm products and wine at Fahrmeier; indulge your sweet tooth at Odessa; order up wood-fired pizza on the patio at La Bella; explore Santa Fe Trail history at Terre Beau; taste the best Vignoles in the state at Stonehaus; sample small-lot handcrafted wine in the heart of the city at Amigoni;
retreat to the country at Albonée. Trail Events: There are no special events planned, but the wine trail website offers driving directions for mini tours of clustered wineries and vineyards. Find Out More: www.kcwineries.com
THE GREAT NORTHWEST MISSOURI WINE TRAIL
›› One of the newest wine trails
sweeps over northwest Missouri, taking you to Belvoir Winery in Liberty, Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery in Platte City, Pirtle Winery in Weston, Riverwood Winery in North Rushville, Windy Wine Co. in Osborn, Ladoga Ridge Winery in Smithville, Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery in Excelsior
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at Tyler Ridge; add some spirits to your tour with a moonshine tasting at Copper Run Distillery. Trail Events: The wineries participate in a passport program. Visit six wineries and receive a stemless glass; visit all 10 for a tote bag. Find Out More: www.ozarkmountainwinetrail.org
THE AUX ARCS WINE ROAD TRAIL
›› French settlers had a name for the
Springs and Van Till Family Farm & Winery in Rayville. Vino Vibe: Puzzle over Murder Mystery Dinners at Belvoir; pair a visit to The Elms with a tasting weekend at Fence Stile; check out the creek critters at Missouri’s first green vineyard and winery at Jowler Creek; find respite at Ladoga Ridge; sample the signature meads and fruit wines of Pirtle; get a “taste of place” at Riverwood; relish the “farm to table” experience at Van Till; taste the range of traditional offerings from the century farm of Windy Wine Co. Trail Events: Events are scheduled for individual wineries. Find Out More: www.nwmissouriwine.com
OZARK MOUNTAIN WINE TRAIL
›› This sprawling trail links a loose
confederation of nine wineries and a distillery deep in the Missouri Ozarks. Trail members include 7C’s Winery in Walnut Grove, Tyler Ridge Vineyard Winery and OOVVDA Winery in Springfield, Whispering Oaks Vineyard & Winery in Seymour, Copper Run Distillery, Lindwedel Wine Garden in Branson, Lewsi Winery in Galena, Williams Creek Winery in Mount Vernon, White Rose Winery in Carthage and Keltoi Vineyard in Oronogo. Vino Vibe: Sample meads (honey wine) at 7C’s; meditate in the spiritual
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Irish calm of “Maynooth” at Keltoi; get up a game of bocce balls on the bluff above Table Rock Lake at Lewsi’s small-batch winery; relax in the Lindwedel wine garden at Table Rock; learn about the Viking heritage of OOVVDA; pamper yourself at White Rose’s Irish estate; climb to the highest point in Missouri to sample the Ozarks terroir of Whispering Oaks; find a hometown welcome in Williams Creek; sit a spell in the arbor swing
region north of the Arkansas River: Aux Arcs. Today, we call it the Ozarks. Missouri’s smallest wine trail has just three stops in two towns — Traver Home Winery in Willow Springs, and Horst Vineyards and Viandel Vineyard in Mountain View. Vino Vibe: Chat with the winemaker while sampling wines in the production room at Traver Home; relax on the deck at Horst; raise a toast to the gorgeous Ozarks scenery at Viandel. Trail Events: Make a purchase at each of the three wineries on the Aux Arcs Wine Road and receive a free souvenir glass at the last stop. Find Out More: www.auxarcswineroad.com n
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BY AMANDA BECKER, NICOLE ENO, BRITTANY KING, MORGAN McCARTY & JESSICA WALSH / PHOTO BY L.G. PATTERSON
MARKET REPORT
A guide to the local farmers markets.
Co. or waffles from Sunflower Waffle Co. as you explore the booths and take in the live music. The Cultivation Station provides demonstrations for adults, and the Sprout House offers craft- or wellness-themed activities for kids.
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
›› Columbia Farmers Market
ROOTED IN TRADITION
›› Boone County Farmers Market
Click: www.boonecountyfarmers.com Contact: boonecou@boonecountyfarmers.com When & Where: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April through October; 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, June through August; Columbia Mall parking lot, 2300 Bernadette Drive (northeast of Sears and south of Wendy’s restaurant) Acceptable Forms Of Payment: Cash or checks The Boone County Farmers Market focuses chiefly on bedding plants, fruits and vegetables — the types of goods you’d envision in a traditional farmers market. Some vendors offer meat, bread and seasonal items such as honey. While you shop, you might enjoy some freshly popped kettle corn or sweet baked goods. Offerings are produced primarily in Boone or neighboring counties. For the best selection, market President Steven Sapp recommends arriving early. “The seasons determine the quantity of products we have,” he says.
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PROMOTES THE ARTS
›› North Village Arts District
Farmers And Artisans Market Click: www.farmandart.com Contact: nvadfarmandart@gmail.com When & Where: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, April 12 to Oct. 11; Wabash Station, 126 N. 10th St. Acceptable Forms Of Payment: Cash is the best bet because all vendors accept it; only some accept debit or credit cards. The market’s informational booth can exchange EBT credit for vouchers, which the fresh-food vendors accept. Established in 2010, this market places greater emphasis on arts and crafts than its local counterparts, so you might see pottery, photo prints and alpaca rugs not far from the bell peppers, snap peas and apples. Vendors also offer Wagyu (Kobe) beef, honey, jewelry, jams, soaps, lotions, bread, flowers and plants. All items must be produced within 150 miles of Columbia, but unlike other local markets, this one also allows merchants to resell agricultural goods produced within that radius. A number of vendors serve prepared foods; sample tamales, biscuits from Ozark Mountain Biscuit
Click: www.columbiafarmersmarket.org Contact: 573-823-6889 When & Where: NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH Saturday market: 9 a.m. to noon inside Parkade Plaza, 601 Business Loop 70 W. Closed Saturdays after Thanksgiving and Christmas. APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Saturday market: 8 a.m. to noon outside the ARC, 1701 W. Ash St. MAY THROUGH OCTOBER Weekday markets: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday outside the ARC, 1701 W. Ash St; 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday outside Forum Christian Church, 3900 Forum Blvd. Acceptable Forms Of Payment: Debit, credit, cash, checks, EBT, tokens The largest in town, the Columbia Farmers Market usually offers homecanned goods, pies, bread, soap and ice cream in addition to produce, goat cheese, eggs, meat and plants. Weekday markets are smaller and simpler, but on Saturdays, you can listen to live music and indulge in a breakfast burrito as you shop. All goods are produced within 50 miles of Columbia, and CFM inspects each vendor. Come early if you’re hoping to snag popular seasonal produce. In peak season, Manager Corrina Smith says as many as 70 people might be lined up at 7:45 a.m. to buy peaches. Usually, though, you won’t have to wait in lines. n
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Columbia’s Choice Inside Columbia readers name their favorite dining spots for 2015.
Inside Columbia’s Best of Columbia awards have become a source of pride for businesses throughout our city, and the competition is particularly fierce among local restaurants. Here’s the list of this year’s Best of Columbia winners in the Food & Drink categories. BY HEATHER FINN • PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON
BEST FOOD TRUCK GOLD: Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co., 573-999-9323, www.ozarkmountainbiscuits.com SILVER: Pepe’s Taco Truck (now located in Rose Music Hall), 1013 Park Ave., 573-268-4503, www.pepesofcolumbia.com BRONZE: Chim’s Thai Kitchen at Cooper’s Landing, 11505 Smith Hatchery Road, 509-295-3810, www.cooperslanding.net
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BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT GOLD: Peking Restaurant, 212 E. Green Meadows Road, Suite 4, 573-256-6060 SILVER: ABC Chinese Cuisine, 3510 I-70 Drive S.E., 573-443-3535, www.abcchinesecuisine.com BRONZE: Hy-Vee, 3100 W. Broadway, 573-447-0133; 405 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-442-8595; 25 Conley Road, 573-442-7703; www.hy-vee.com
BEST PIZZA RESTAURANT A hit with Columbia’s college kids since it opened in 1973, Shakespeare’s Pizza continues to please students, alumni, townies and visitors with its renowned pies and pints. This is the pizza joint’s eighth Best Pizza win. 220 S. Eighth St., 573-449-2454; 3304 Broadway Business Park Court, 573-447-1202; 3911 Peachtree Drive, 573-447-7435; www.shakespeares.com SILVER: Pizza Tree, 909 Cherry St., 573-874-9925, www.pizzatreepizza.com BRONZE: G&D Pizzaria, 2010 W. Broadway, 573-445-8336, www.gdpizzasteak.com
BEST BARBECUE RESTAURANT GOLD: Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ, 3804 Buttonwood Drive, 573-499-1490, www.buckinghamsmokehouse.com SILVER: Lutz’s BBQ, 200 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-443-4227, www.lutzbbq.com BRONZE: Como Smoke and Fire, 4600 Paris Road, #102, www.comosmokeandfire.com
BEST PLACE FOR BURGERS GOLD: Booches, 110 S. Ninth St., 573-874-9519 SILVER: Billiards on Broadway, 514 E. Broadway, 573-449-0116, www.billiardsonbroadway.com BRONZE: Flat Branch Pub & Brewing, 115 S. Fifth St., 573-499-0400, www.flatbranch.com
BEST COFFEEHOUSE With its homey atmosphere, excellent customer service and wide selection of coffees, all of which are roasted inhouse, Lakota Coffee Company and Roasters has been keeping Columbia caffeinated since 1992. Try the coffee shake, a customer favorite, next time you’re in need of a pick-me-up. 24 S. Ninth St., 573-874-2852, www.lakotacoffee.com SILVER: Kaldi’s Coffee, 29 S. Ninth St., Suite 1, 573-874-2566, www.kaldiscoffee.com BRONZE: Coffee Zone, 11 N. Ninth St., 573-449-8215, www.facebook.com/ ColumbiaCoffeeZone
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A classic pie from Shakespeare’s Pizza
BEST PLACE TO ENJOY A GOOD BEER
You can’t beat a good, local craft beer and at Flat Branch Pub & Brewing, you’ll find 12 or 13, all brewed in-house, on tap every night. Looking to shake things up? Flat Branch introduces new beers to the tap every two weeks or so. 115 S. Fifth St., 573-499-0400, www.flatbranch.com SILVER: Logboat Brewing Co., 504 Fay St., 573-397-6786, www.logboatbrewing.com BRONZE: 44 Stone Public House, 3910 Peachtree Drive, 573-443-2726, www.44stonepub.com
BEST PLACE TO ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE
BEST PLACE TO GET WINGS
Maybe you’re sipping your glass of vino over a fancy dinner at Blufftop Bistro or a casual picnic at the A-Frame, or maybe you’re sampling a selection at the Tasting Room. Regardless of how you choose to enjoy your glass, Les Bourgeois Vineyards provides a beautiful backdrop (hello, Missouri River!) and a variety of locally produced wines. Tasting Room: 12847 W. Highway BB, 573-698-2716; Blufftop Bistro: 14020 W. Highway BB, 573-6982300; A-Frame: 14020 W. Highway BB, 573-698-3401; www.missouriwine.com SILVER: Top Ten Wines, 111 S. Ninth St., Suite 160, 573-442-2207, www.toptenwines.net BRONZE: Wine Cellar & Bistro, 505 Cherry St., 573-442-7281, www.winecellarbistro.com
GOLD: CJ’s in Tiger Country, 704 E. Broadway, 573-442-7777, www.cjsintigercountry.com SILVER: D. Rowe’s Restaurant & Bar, 1005 Club Village Drive, 573-443-8004, www.drowesrestaurant.com BRONZE: Buffalo Wild Wings, 505 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-441-2244, www.buffalowildwings.com
BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT GOLD: 63 Diner (RIP: closed April 4, 2015), 5801 N. Highway 63, 573-4432331, www.facebook.com/63Diner SILVER: Broadway Diner, 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173 BRONZE: G&D Steakhouse, 2001 W. Worley St., 573-445-3504, www.gndsteakhouse.com
BEST BREAKFAST PLACE The waiters, bartenders and cooks at Cafe Berlin treat each other like family — and they’ll make you feel like you’re part of that family, too. The homey café serves up American breakfast favorites with a Southern twist from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. And if you love the quirky breakfast, you’ll also love seeing the café transform into a nighttime hangout after 5 p.m., live music and adult beverages included. 220 N. 10th St., 573-441-0400, www.cafeberlincomo.com SILVER: Broadway Diner, 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173 BRONZE: Ernie’s Café & Steakhouse, 1005 E. Walnut St., 573-874-7804, www.erniescolumbia.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY A DOUGHNUT
After months of anticipation (and doughnut deliveries!), Harold’s Doughnuts opened its downtown doors in January 2015. Customers can opt for one of the 12 regularly offered flavors during the day or a customized treat from the nighttime doughnut bar, open Thursday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Can’t decide which doughnut to devour? Try maple bacon, the most popular flavor at Harold’s. 114 S. Ninth St., 573-397-6322, www.haroldsdoughnuts.com SILVER: Broadway Diner, 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173 BRONZE: Hy-Vee, 3100 W. Broadway, 573-447-0133; 405 E. Nifong Blvd., 573442-8595; 25 Conley Road, 573-442-7703; www.hy-vee.com
Columbia’s favorite solo vocalist Nollie Moore sings the praises of Harold’s Doughnuts.
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Working the grill at Booches
BEST “HOLE-IN- THE-WALL” PLACE If it ain’t broke, why fix it? After generations of serving up legendary burgers on sheets of wax paper, Booches Billiard Hall takes the gold as that little gem of a restaurant with the most devoted clientele. 110 S. Ninth St., 573-874-9519 SILVER: Murry’s Restaurant, 3107 Green Meadows Way, 573-442-4969, www.murrysrestaurant.net BRONZE: Broadway Diner, 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173
BEST ICE CREAM/ CUSTARD/FROZEN YOGURT GOLD: Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream, 21 S. Ninth St., 573-443-7400 SILVER: Andy’s Frozen Custard, 610 Cooper Drive N., 573-442-8866 BRONZE: Orange Leaf, 2101 W. Broadway, Suite 101, 573-445-7722; 503 E. Nifong Blvd., Suite C, 573-256-7723; www.orangeleafyogurt.com
BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT Tucked away in downtown Columbia’s Alley A, Kampai Sushi Bar & Restaurant serves up beautifully presented Japanese cuisine that’s sure to please sushi lovers, and convert sushi skeptics into avid fans.
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Bonus: The restaurant’s two patios and full bar provide for an all-around enjoyable dining experience. 907 Alley A, 573-442-2239, www.kampaialley.com SILVER: Osaka Japanese Restaurant, 120 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-875-8588, www.osakacomo.com BRONZE: Jina Yoo’s, 2200 Forum Blvd., 573-446-5462, www.jinayoos.com
BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING SPOT Not much is better than breakfast for dinner — or breakfast for a late-night snack. Broadway Diner, a Columbia classic, serves pancakes, hash browns, omelets and more, continuously from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 3 p.m. Sunday. The über-
friendly staff and retro decor make the diner the best place to feed that late-night craving. 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173 SILVER: Murry’s Restaurant, 3107 Green Meadows Way, 573-442-4969, www.murrysrestaurant.com BRONZE: El Rancho, 1014 E. Broadway, 573-875-2121, www.columbiamomexicanfood.com
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Come for the nachos, fajitas and chickencheese-and-rice Franzia dinner, and stay for the famous special: two-time Best Mexican Restaurant winner Las Margaritas Bar & Grill serves up lime margaritas and mojitos for only $1 on Thursdays. If you’re more of a strawberry or peach type, have no fear: During the special, flavored margaritas cost only $2. 10 E. Southampton Drive, 573-442-7500, www.lasmargaritascolumbia.com SILVER: Agave Mexican Restaurant, 901 Safari Drive, 573-256-5611, www.eatagave.com BRONZE: El Maguey, 901 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-874-3812
BEST NEW RESTAURANT OPENED IN 2014 GOLD: Harold’s Doughnuts, 114 S. Ninth St., 573-397-6322, www.haroldsdoughnuts.com SILVER: Como Smoke and Fire, 4600 Paris Road, #102, www.comosmokeandfire.com BRONZE: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 1412 Forum Blvd., 573-303-3167, www.dickeys.com
BEST OUTDOOR DINING GOLD: Flat Branch Pub & Brewing, 115 S. Fifth St., 573-499-0400, www.flatbranch.com SILVER: The Roof (The Broadway Hotel), 1111 E. Broadway, 573-875-7000, www.thebroadwaycolumbia.com BRONZE: Kampai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 907 Alley A, 573-442-2239, www.kampaialley.com
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT Always a Columbia favorite, Flat Branch Pub & Brewing takes the gold for the fifth year in a row in the Best Overall Restaurant category. Housed in what was an Oldsmobile dealership in the 1920s, the restaurant has tall ceilings and plenty of character to go around. And don’t even get us started on the brewed-inhouse beers and the menu of delicious pub grub. 115 S. Fifth St., 573-499-0400, www.flatbranch.com SILVER: Murry’s Restaurant, 3107 Green Meadows Way, 573-442-4969, www.murrysrestaurant.com BRONZE: CC’s City Broiler, 1401 Forum Blvd., 573-875-2282, www.ccscitybroiler.com
BEST SPORTS BAR GOLD: Trumans Bar & Grill, 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court, 573-445-1669, www.trumansbar.com SILVER: D. Rowe’s Restaurant & Bar, 1005 Club Village Drive, 573-443-8004, www.drowesrestaurant.com BRONZE: Shiloh Bar & Grill, 402 E. Broadway, 573-875-1800, www.shilohbar.com
BEST SANDWICH SHOP GOLD: Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St.; 601 Business Loop 70 W., Suite 203; 212 E. Green Meadows Road; 2015 W. Worley St.; 573-449-1919, www.subshopinc.com SILVER: Pickleman’s Gourmet Café, 1106 E. Broadway, 573-875-2400; 2513 Old 63 S., 573-886-2300; 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 105; 573-875-0400, www.picklemans.com BRONZE: Jimmy John’s, 912 Rainforest Parkway, 573-256-7600; 5580 Bull Run Drive, 573-777-5566; 212 Corporate Lake Drive, 573-499-4442; 4008 W. Broadway, 573-256-1661; 1019 E. Broadway, 573-815-0043, www.jimmyjohns.com
BEST PLACE TO GET CHEAP EATS When G&D Steakhouse first opened its doors in 1970, its menu boasted four steaks and one drink size available for purchase. Although the Aslanidis family has greatly expanded the restaurant’s menu since then, you’ll still find the same popular combo of great food at a great price. From gyros to steaks, there’s something for everyone. 2001 W. Worley St., 573-445-3504, www.gndsteakhouse.com SILVER: Broadway Diner, 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173 BRONZE: El Rancho, 1014 E. Broadway, 573-875-2121, www.columbiamomexicanfood.com TRUE/FALSE FILM FEST
BEST INTERNATIONAL CUISINE If Thai is your international cuisine of choice, Bangkok Gardens is a must. Whether you indulge in the classic Phat Thai or branch out and try something new, you’ll enjoy the contemporary atmosphere and authentic Thai flavors. Bonus: Any meal at Bangkok Gardens makes fantastic takeout. 811 Cherry St., 573-874-3284, www.bangkokgardens.com SILVER: Kampai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 907 Alley A, 573-442-2239, www.kampaialley.com BRONZE: Osaka Japanese Restaurant, E.NNifong ROOTS N 120 BLUES BBQ Blvd., 573-875-8588, www.osakacomo.com n
PLACE WITH THE BEST HAPPY HOUR If half-price domestic beer and wings with homemade sauce (raspberry habanero, anyone?) sound right up your alley, head over to Trumans Bar & Grill for not one, but two, daily happy hours. The regular daily happy hours occur between 4 and 7 p.m., and 10 p.m. and midnight, but on Tuesdays it’s happy hour all day long. 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court, 573-445-1669, www.trumansbar.com SILVER: Houlihan’s, 2541 Broadway Bluffs Drive, 573-815-7210 BRONZE: The Heidelberg, 410 S. Ninth St., 573-449-6927, www.theheidelberg.com
WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
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BY PORCSHE N. MORAN
LET’S FEST!
Columbia’s high-quality festivals entertain locals and attract visitors. ➸ Artrageous Weekends: This
biannual event features three days of art exhibits, demonstrations, live music, food, theater and dance performances, and other cultural activities throughout downtown. More than 20 local businesses collaborate to make this educational and interactive weekend possible. www.artrageousweekends.org
➸ Missouri Beer Festival: More
than 125 beers from Missouri and across the United States are available to taste at this annual springtime party. Micro and major breweries, distributors, brewpubs and taverns are all on hand. There is live music and a food court. All attendees take home complimentary souvenir glassware. The brewer with the festival’s favorite beer wins the People’s Choice Award. www.missouribeerfestival.com
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True/False Film Fest:
Each year, True/False honors documentary films in a big way. Directors from all over the world gather in Columbia in late February/ early March to screen their works in front of packed crowds. More than 50 films are shown over four days in various venues, such as Ragtag Cinema, The Blue Note, Tiger Hotel and the Missouri Theatre. Audience members are treated to Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and their subjects at the end of each showing. The event also includes live music, parties, panel discussions and a whimsical parade through downtown. www.truefalse.org
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➸ Art in the Park: The Columbia
Art League’s premiere event takes place each June in Stephens Lake Park. Nearly 20,000 visitors come out for the weekend festival, which features more than 110 artists from around the country. Attendees can purchase paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery and more. The Emerging Artists Pavilion showcases artwork from Boone County high school and college students. The Kids Art Spot has familyfriendly activities, demonstrations and entertainment. Food is available for purchase from area vendors. www.artintheparkcolumbia.org
➸ Hot Summer Nights Festival:
Special guests join the Missouri Symphony Orchestra for several weeks of classical and pops concerts each summer. Hot Summer Nights performances take
place at indoor and outdoor venues throughout Columbia, including Stephens Park Amphitheater, Missouri Theatre, Daniel Boone Regional Library and Shelter Gardens. www.mosymphonysociety.org/ hot-summer-nights
➸ Citizen Jane Film Festival:
The Citizen Jane Film Festival puts the spotlight on independent female directors from around the world. The festival features a mix of documentaries, narratives, shorts and experimental films shown at the Missouri Theatre, Ragtag Cinema and the Stephens College campus. The mission of Citizen Jane is to give women filmmakers a forum to showcase their work to the public and a chance to network with other filmmakers. The threeday October event also includes panel discussions, parties and workshops. www.citizenjanefilm.org
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➸
Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival:
➸ Memorial Day Weekend Salute To Veterans Celebration: Summer kicks off in high-flying style every year
More than 30 international, national, regional and local artists perform in Stephens Lake Park during Roots N Blues N BBQ in September. Several musical genres, including roots, blues, gospel, country, folk and soul are represented on two stages. In addition to the tunes, concertgoers feast on barbecue from local and national vendors all weekend. Other activities include a half-marathon and 10K race, and a Sunday morning gospel revival. Organizers encourage attendees to bike, walk or take the free city bus service to the festival. www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com
with the annual Salute to Veterans celebration, featuring a free weekend air show at Columbia Regional Airport. The annual six-day fête to honor the nation’s military service members offers living history programs, close encounters with aircraft on display and in the air, jaw-dropping aerobatic performances and special events. The festivities wrap up with a Memorial Day parade. www.salute.org
➸ Heritage Festival & Craft Show: Traditions of the
past are the focus of this free festival, which takes place in Nifong Park. Each fall, more than 10,000 attendees take a trip back in time with artisans and tradespeople demonstrating their wares while dressed in 19th-century attire. A Lewis and Clark replica campsite, cowboy chuck wagons and American Indian teepees are on display, along with two stages of music, dance and storytelling entertainment. Guests can shop a selection of handmade crafts, and take tours of the Boone County Museum & Galleries, the Village at Boone Junction and the Maplewood home. There is a special area for children with games, hayrides and other activities. www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ Activities_and_Programs/heritage-festival.php
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Paws in the Park:
Columbia’s four-legged pals feel the love at this annual September get-together in Stephens Lake Park. The day includes animal adoptions and pet education seminars covering topics such as health, nutrition and behavior. Past events have featured the 5K Mutt Strut Fun Run/Walk, performances from the Columbia Police K-9 Unit and the Big Muddy Dock Dogs diving competition. Proceeds from the event go to Second Chance, a nokill animal shelter. www.columbia2ndchance.org n
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BY KATHY CASTEEL / PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON
IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT
LOCAL ECONOMIC ENGINES KEEP COLUMBIA WORKING. The Columbia metropolitan area has a healthy mix of large corporations, small businesses and public institutions employing a labor force of nearly 102,000. Major industries are health care, education and insurance. Other players in the local economy include financial services, professional and scientific services, retail, hospitality, construction and manufacturing sectors. A steady demand for workers in these industries is one of the reasons Columbia’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the state.
UNVERSITY OF MISSOURI
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he U.S. Census Bureau and Missouri Department of Economic Development have designated Columbia as one of the state’s regional economic hot spots — a place that generates economic activity for its region. The area contributed $7.58 billion in goods and services to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2013. The health care and education industries account for onethird of the local workforce here. Spanning both sectors is the University of Missouri, a behemoth that is the area’s single largest employer and principal economic driver — more than 13,300 work in the university and its health system. Enrollment has skyrocketed since the turn of the century — now at more than 35,000 students. The economic impact of MU on Columbia extends past payroll numbers and enrollment, though, to encompass a wide range of economic activity. Its distinction as one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor
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on one campus provides unique opportunities to boost the economy through research, job generation, improved earning potential, and business creation and commercialization. A $2.1 billion global enterprise, MU accounts for 72 percent of the research dollars flowing into the state’s public universities. In fiscal year 2014, MU took in more than $10.2 million in gross licensing revenue. Since 2008, the university has signed 291 licenses for new technologies and filed 577 U.S. patents. University expenditures — for research, teaching, auxiliary enterprises, operations, maintenance, public service, support and other services — in fiscal year 2014 totaled more than $1.85 billion. Outside of the academic realm, Mizzou athletics and other hosted events on campus generate $247 million a year of additional spending in Columbia. Here’s a look at the dominant industries in Columbia’s economy.
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER
>> Health Care
The top employing sector in Columbia is health care and social services, which makes up nearly 18 percent of the city’s jobs. More than 18,000 people draw a paycheck in the health care field, a $647 million industry here. Columbia’s four health care systems draw patients from an area that surpasses local municipal boundaries. University of Missouri Health Care is the largest system with more than 500 beds in five hospitals and more than 50 clinics, plus mid-Missouri’s only Level 1 trauma center. Its reach is statewide and beyond. Boone Hospital Center is a 400-bed full-service hospital that serves as a regional referral center, drawing patients from 26 surrounding counties. Boone Hospital is affiliated with BJC HealthCare of St. Louis, a network of 13 hospitals and multiple community health locations. The 123-bed Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital serves veterans in 45 counties in Missouri and Illinois, and is one of seven medical center facilities in the VA Heartland Network of Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. Landmark Hospital is a long-term, acute-care facility, one of three Landmarks in Missouri. Current capacity is 42 beds.
>> Education
Columbians recognized the importance of education in the town’s infancy. In 1833, city fathers established Columbia Female Academy, which evolved into Stephens College. In 1839, Columbia beat out five other cities to snag the University of Missouri, the first public university west of the Mississippi River. In 1851, the Missouri Legislature issued a charter to Christian Female College (now Columbia College) for the education of women, who weren’t permitted to attend the University of Missouri. Today, Columbia is home to seven higher education facilities — the University of Missouri, Columbia College, Stephens College, William Woods University, Central Methodist University, Moberly Area Community College and Bryan University — plus the Columbia Public Schools system, numerous private schools and other businesses offering educational services. Nearly twothirds of the more than 16,000 employees in this industry work in higher education.
STEPHENS COLLEGE
>> Insurance
Insurance and financial services make up a substantial part of Columbia’s economic health, employing nearly 4,000 in this $589 million industry. The city is home to the corporate headquarters of Shelter Insurance Cos. and Columbia Insurance Group, and the regional headquarters of State Farm Insurance Cos. Other major insurance employers include Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance, Cornerstone Insurance, Naught-Naught Agency and The Insurance Group.
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>> Retail
Columbia’s retail industry — source of the city’s $45 million sales tax revenue stream — employs more than 12,600 and attracts shoppers from a seven-county trade region (Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Howard, Moniteau and Randolph). Major retail areas in Columbia include The District (downtown), North Village Arts District, Columbia Mall, Crossroads West, Forum Shopping Center, Nifong Shopping Center, The Shoppes at Stadium, Bernadette Square, Broadway Shops and Broadway Bluffs. The city also has several national chain stores that stand alone or anchor other shopping areas such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kohl’s, Big Lots, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Lowe’s and Home Depot.
>> Manufacturing
Although the sector is not as robust as in earlier years, Columbia’s manufacturers make and sell a wide variety of products. Local factories produce an assortment of electronic parts and equipment; electric utility equipment; air filters; optic lenses; plastic pipe; custom foam rubber products; automobile parts; coal; stone quarry products; electrical heating elements; circuit breakers; various food products and more. More than 3,200 work in local manufacturing plants. Boone County manufacturing employers include 3M, Schneider Electric, Hubbell Power Systems, OTSCON Inc., Dana Corp., Gates Corp., Environmental Dynamics International, Watlow-Columbia, Weaver Manufacturing, Kraft Foods (Oscar Mayer) and Pepsico (Frito-Lay/Quaker). n
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A $7.58 Billion Value
The industries that make up Columbia’s Gross Domestic Product: GOVERNMENT (FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL) $2.336 BILLION
REAL ESTATE & RENTAL/LEASING $733 MILLION
HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE $647 MILLION
RETAIL TRADE $615 MILLION
FINANCE & INSURANCE $589 MILLION
MANUFACTURING $409 MILLION
PROFESSIONAL/SCIENTIFIC/ TECHNICAL SERVICES $381 MILLION
WHOLESALE TRADE $274 MILLION
CONSTRUCTION $256 MILLION
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD SERVICES $250 MILLION
MANAGEMENT OF COMPANIES & ENTERPRISES $233 MILLION
INFORMATION $223 MILLION
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $173 MILLION
TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES $173 MILLION
OTHER NONGOVERNMENT SERVICES $158 MILLION
PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES $69 MILLION
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & RECREATION $49 MILLION
MINING $9 MILLION
AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY/ FISHING/HUNTING $6 MILLION Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Missouri Department of Economic Development www.InsideColumbia.net
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Columbia’s workforce fills the employment rolls.
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olumbia boasts many qualities that make it the envy of the Show-Me State. One consistently bright spot is the city’s low unemployment rate — at a mere 4.1 percent, it is the lowest in Missouri and a full two points below the state jobless rate of 6.1 percent for first quarter 2015. The numbers, of course, mean that 95.9 percent of Columbians have jobs. The opportunities for professional growth here regularly catch the eye of number crunchers who sing the praises of the CoMo job market. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Columbia No. 6 on its list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers. The American Institute of Economic Research chimed in with a No. 8 ranking for Columbia on its 2014 list of 20 Best College Towns in America, adding kudos for professional opportunity and entrepreneurial activity here.
Work Smart
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percent of Columbians older than 25 are high school graduates; 54.5 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local workforce drew praise from Area Development magazine in 2014 when it declared Columbia the No. 4 Prime Workforce in the United States. Where are the jobs for this prime workforce? There are 5,071 businesses in Columbia, plus a multitude of federal, state and local government agencies. In this market, the dominant industries are health care; education; finance and insurance; professional, scientific & technical services; retail; and hospitality and food services. The Missouri Economic Research and Information Center projects continued growth in these industries through 2022. MERIC projections call for the biggest gains in construction (27 percent), especially building construction (33 percent) and specialty trades contractors (36 percent). Transport is another growing sector with trucking set to gain 18 percent and trucking support activities 20 percent; related gains are expected in warehousing and
storage (20 percent) and courier/ messenger services (18 percent). MERIC expects nearly 14 percent growth in retail jobs through 2022, particularly in sales of electronics (14 percent), furniture/home furnishings (12 percent) and health and personal care (12 percent). The agency projects a 12 percent gain in professional and technical services and a 10 percent increase in health care jobs, with a 14 percent boost for nursing and residential care services. Real estate and rental/lease management jobs are projected to grow 10 percent, as are jobs in hospitality and food and drink services. The California think tank Milken Institute has high hopes for Columbia’s technology sector. Ranking Columbia No. 11 on its 2014 list of Best Performing Small Cities, Milken cited a five-year relative hightechnology gross domestic product growth at 150 percent of the U.S. average and a location quotient of high-technology industries that was five times the U.S. average during 2013.
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Show Me The Money ›› According to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for Columbia in 2014 was $42,570, a tad below Missouri’s mean wage and 90 percent of the national mean wage. The University of Missouri and its record enrollment is a primary economic driver for wage growth in the area. Additional opportunities have come with the arrival and/or expansions of companies such as IBM, Carfax, ABC Labs and Veterans United Home Loans. New arrivals to the area include Nanova Biomaterials (medical manufacturing), BioPharma Services (clinical research), Beyond Meat (plant protein production) and Orion Data Centers; Northwest Medical Isotopes plans to begin operations in radioisotope production in 2016. There are well-paying jobs in a variety of industries in Columbia. Here’s a sampling of average weekly wages in Boone County for jobs that pay between $50,000 and $100,000 a year: Financial investments: $1,739 Utilities: $1,501 Federal government: $1,298 Heavy & civil engineering construction: $1,293 Management of companies & enterprises: $1,196 Electronic markets & agents/brokers: $1,159 Insurance carriers: $1,096 Finance & insurance: $1,081 Credit intermediation: $1,069 Ambulatory health care services: $1,042 State government: $1,024 Fabricated metal product manufacturing: $1,021 Telecommunications: $993 Professional & technical services: $976 n Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Missouri Works
Of the top 50 private employers in Missouri, 21 employ workers in Columbia:
Walmart Schnucks Markets Cerner Corp. AT&T Services Hy-Vee Inc. Lowe’s Home Centers Edward Jones US Bank Casey’s General Store Home Depot Target Stores
United Parcel Service Ameren Dollar General Corp. Commerce Bank Walgreen Co. Charter Communications Panera Bread O’Reilly Automotive QuikTrip Corp. Enterprise Holdings
Source: Missouri Economic Research & Information Center
Largest Employers In Boone County • University of Missouri (including Extension & UM system) • University Hospital & Clinics • Columbia Public Schools • Boone Hospital Center • Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital • City of Columbia • Veterans United Home Loans • State Farm Insurance Cos. • Shelter Insurance Cos. • MBS Textbook Exchange • Hubbell Power Systems Inc. • Columbia College • Joe Machens Dealerships • State of Missouri (excluding MU) • Kraft Foods
• IBM • ABC Laboratories Inc. • Boone County Government • MidwayUSA • Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories • U.S. Postal Service • Schneider Electric • Boone County National Bank (Central Bank of Boone County) • U.S. Department of Agriculture • 3M • CenturyLink • Pepsico (Frito-Lay/Quaker Oats) • OTSCON • Woodhaven • Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance • MFA Inc. Source: Regional Economic Development Inc.
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BY KATHY CASTEEL / PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON
FLIGHT PLAN
Columbians have several options for air travel.
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ir travelers have a choice of destinations when flying in or out of Columbia Regional Airport. American Airlines offers nonstop flights daily to and from Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth. The morning Chicago flight departs from Columbia at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday, arriving at O’Hare International Airport at 6:50 a.m. On Sundays, the flight departs at 5:30 a.m. for a 6:50 a.m. arrival. The afternoon flight leaves Columbia at 4:25 p.m. every day, arriving in Chicago at 5:45 p.m. A 2:25 p.m. flight from Chicago arrives in Columbia at 3:44 p.m. daily. The evening return flight leaves O’Hare at 9:50 p.m. for an 11:14 p.m. arrival in Columbia. Travelers to the Southwest can board an American Airlines flight to Dallas-Fort Worth at 6:18 a.m. Monday through Saturday and arrive at DFW at 8:05 a.m. An afternoon flight departs Columbia at 2:05 p.m. every day, arriving in Dallas-Fort Worth at 3:48 p.m. A return flight leaves DFW at 11:57 a.m. daily, arriving in Columbia at 1:35 p.m. The evening flight from DFW leaves at 8:10 p.m. and lands in Columbia at 9:50 p.m. Connections throughout the world are available through American’s hubs in Chicago and Dallas. Prices vary wildly, depending on how far in advance travelers purchase tickets. Visit www.flycou.com or www.aa.com to book a trip. American Airlines began serving Columbia through its regional carrier, American Eagle, on Feb. 14, 2013. American Eagle flies Bombardier CRJ-700 jets out of Columbia, a 65-seat model that includes a first-class cabin. The Columbia Regional Airport terminal offers free Wi-Fi and is open from 3 a.m. to midnight daily. Parking is free. Recent terminal improvements include an enhanced snack bar, set to open by early June, offering light snacks, sandwiches and beverages. Construction will commence later in 2015 for runway improvements at the airport. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a $1.36 million grant for the work in April. The money will fund the reconstruction of Runway 31 and Taxiway B. Airport officials say the flight schedule should not be affected by the nighttime construction work. n
Road Trip
For those times when travel plans can’t accommodate a flight out of Columbia, two companies offer ground transportation from central Missouri to the international airports in St. Louis or Kansas City.
MO-X
303 Business Loop 70 E. 573-256-1991 (local) or 877-669-4826 (toll-free) www.moexpress.com Shuttle service includes 12 trips to and from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport between 3 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., plus five trips to and from Kansas City International Airport between 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Door-to-door service is available within Columbia’s city limits; additional boarding and drop-off points are at MO-X’s Business Loop location, Kingdom City and Boonville. See website for pricing and additional services. 84 l Inside Columbia's Community Guide 2015-2016
EZGO BUS
908 I-70 Drive S.W. (Teppanyaki Grill) 573-817-1000 www.ezgobusmo.com Shuttle service runs 13 trips to and from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport between 2:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. Door-to-door service is available in the Columbia area. Additional pick-up/drop-off shuttle service is available for Columbia Regional Airport, Jefferson City, Boonville and Fulton. See website for pricing and additional services.
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MEDICAL METRO
Columbia’s vast medical network means residents and visitors have easy access to high-quality health care — and the second-most hospital beds per capita in the country. The diverse assortment of hospitals, cancer centers and rehabilitation facilities contributes to a growing economy, attracts top-notch professionals, and provides patients with progressive and specialized services.
›› Boone Hospital Center (includes BJC HealthCare and Broadway Medical Plaza) opened in December 1921 and was the first public hospital in Boone County. Today, Boone Hospital serves 26 mid-Missouri counties and employs more than 2,000 staff members, including 350 physicians. The 579,000-square-foot hospital and 250,000-squarefoot patient tower hold 400 beds. In 2014, Boone Hospital opened the Stewart Cancer Center, which offers a range of services from detection to rehabilitation.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER
HOSPITALHINTS
Know what to expect before you check in.
No one wants to spend time in a hospital, but if you have the luxury of planning prior to your hospital stay, you can prepare for a more comfortable experience. The National Institutes of Health offers some helpful advice for a stay in one of Columbia’s hospitals. ›› WHAT TO BRING It’s best to bring as little as you can to the hospital. You will need: • bathrobe and slippers (put your name on each item); most hospitals provide special hospital bed clothes • comfortable clothes to wear home (they may be the same clothes you wore to the hospital) • toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, comb and brush, deodorant and razor • glasses or hearing aids • a little cash (not more than $10) to buy newspapers or magazines Make sure you bring your health insurance card and updated information about: • past illnesses and surgeries • your medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs • your allergies • names and telephone numbers (home and business) to contact in an emergency ›› WHAT TO LEAVE HOME Leave jewelry (including wedding rings, earrings and watches), extra cash, credit cards and checkbooks at home, or have a family member or friend keep them for you. Don’t bring electric shavers, hair dryers, curling irons or other equipment.
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HEALTH CARE NUMBERS TO KNOW BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER 1600 E. Broadway 573-815-8000 www.boone.org COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP 1 S. Keene St. 573-443-2402 www.columbiaorthogroup.com ELLIS FISCHEL CANCER CENTER 1 Hospital Drive 573-882-2100 www.muhealth.org FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 1001 W. Worley St. 573-214-2314 www.fhcmo.org
›› The University of Missouri Health System (includes University Hospital and Clinics, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, South Providence Medical Park, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and Missouri Psychiatric Center) employs 8,328 people, including 517 physicians. With more than 500 beds, each year the health system treats more than 50,000 emergency patients, performs more than 22,000 surgical operations and delivers more than 1,800 babies. It’s also home to mid-Missouri’s only Level 1 trauma center and burn intensive care unit. n
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HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HOSPITAL 800 Hospital Drive 573-814-6000 www.columbiamo.va.gov LANDMARK HOSPITAL 604 Old 63 N. 573-499-6600 www.landmarkhospitals.com MISSOURI CANCER ASSOCIATES 1705 E. Broadway, Suite 100 573-874-7800 www.missouricancer.com
MISSOURI ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE 1100 Virginia Ave. 573-882-BONE (2663) www.muhealth.org MISSOURI PSYCHIATRIC CENTER 3 Hospital Drive 573-884-1300 www.muhealth.org RUSK REHABILITATION CENTER 315 Business Loop 70 W. 573-817-2703 www.ruskrehab.com SOUTH PROVIDENCE MEDICAL PARK 551 E. Southampton Drive 573-882-4141 www.muhealth.org UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1 Hospital Drive 573-882-4141 www.muhealth.org UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 404 Keene St. 573-875-9000 www.muhealth.org
PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE
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GET THE STATS, STAT!
A look at CoMo health care by the numbers.
1,112
This represents the number of hospital beds in the three hospital systems of Columbia, plus the number of available beds at the longterm acute-care Landmark Hospital. At Boone Hospital Center, University of Missouri Health Care system, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and Landmark Hospital, Columbia’s hospitals always have a bed open for patients.
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According to ProPublica’s ER Wait Watcher, this is the average length of time patients spent in an emergency department in a Columbia hospital before they were seen by a health care professional. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics reports the national average is 58.1 minutes.
This is the cruising speed of the University of Missouri’s Staff for Life helicopter. Since 1982, the hospital helicopter service has flown more than 30,000 patient missions. In the last year alone, the Staff for Life helicopter transported 782 patients.
1:986
This is the ratio of licensed primary care physicians to Boone County residents, compiled in 2015 by the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services. The statewide ratio is 1:1,439.
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The University of Missouri School of Medicine began teaching future physicians that year. The school began as a two-year program and was the first public medical school west of the Mississippi River.
38,882
This figure represents the number of surgeries performed at University Hospital, Boone Hospital Center and Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in fiscal year 2014.
1,250
Columbia is fortunate to have more than 1,200 physicians. From primary care to specialties, the dilemma in this city isn’t finding a physician; it’s choosing one.
257
This figure represents the combined number of years Columbia-area hospitals have been serving midMissouri. University Hospital is the oldest, opening originally as Parker Hospital in 1901. On Dec. 10, 1921, Boone Hospital Center began operations. Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital opened in 1972 and Landmark Hospital’s Columbia location opened in 2009.
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It’s a girl! It’s a boy! In the last year, both University of Missouri Health Care and Boone Hospital Center delivered what could be a recordbreaking number of babies. That’s more than the capacity available at Missouri Theatre and The Blue Note combined, and is enough to fill more than a quarter of Mizzou Arena. n
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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
› FAI T H
KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 301 W. SMILEY LANE 573-817-0181
JEWISH CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 500 W. GREEN MEADOWS ROAD 573-499-4855
MORMON THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 4708 HIGHLANDS PARKWAY 573-443-1024
PLACE OF WORSHIP FIND YOUR SPIRITUAL HOME IN COLUMBIA.
No matter how you celebrate your faith, you’ll find a congregation that makes you feel at home here in Columbia.
BUDDHIST Show-Me Dharma 1600 W. Broadway 573-355-5303
CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 1115 LOCUST ST. 573-443-3470 OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH 903 BERNADETTE DRIVE 573-445-7915 ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH & NEWMAN CENTER 602 TURNER AVE. 573-449-5424
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 800 W. BROADWAY 573-442-0800
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST FAIRVIEW ROAD COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 1111 S. FAIRVIEW ROAD 573-445-2213
HINDU SHANTHI MANDIR 2006 HOLLY AVE. 573-814-1286
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MUSLIM ISLAMIC CENTER OF CENTRAL MISSOURI 201 S. FIFTH ST. 573-875-4633
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 1510 AUDUBON DRIVE 573-817-0050
PROTESTANT ALIVE IN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 SOUTHAMPTON DRIVE 573-499-0443
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 201 E. OLD PLANK ROAD 573-442-4775 BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 4275 E. HIGHWAY WW 573-447-4558 BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2400 BLUE RIDGE ROAD 573-474-8046 BROADWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2601 W. BROADWAY 573-445-5312 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 606 RIDGEWAY AVE. 573-449-3144 CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 123 S. NINTH ST. 573-449-3194 CHRIST OUR KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1100 COLLEGE PARK DRIVE 573-723-1323 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 4600 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ROAD 573-445-8561 COLUMBIA CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3316 S. ROCK QUARRY ROAD 573-442-3957 COLUMBIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4802 ST. CHARLES ROAD 573-474-3285
BAPTIST STUDENT CENTER 812 HITT ST. 573-449-3843
COLUMBIA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1100 N. SEVENTH ST. 573-443-3626
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH 1703 W. WORLEY ST. 573-445-7414
COLUMBIA FIRST NAZARENE 2601 BLUE RIDGE ROAD 573-474-5787
COLUMBIA KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3601 I-70 DRIVE N.W. 573-446-6036 COLUMBIA RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
COMPASS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 600 SILVEY ST. 573-445-7206 CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 3681 MEXICO GRAVEL ROAD 573-814-3880
6408 E. LOCUST GROVE DRIVE 573-474-1827 COLUMBIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 1100 COLLEGE PARK DRIVE 573-445-2712 COLUMBIA UNITED CHURCH
DISCOVERY CHURCH 3681 MEXICO GRAVEL ROAD 573-814-3880
573-445-7931 COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3301 W. BROADWAY 573-445-6131
FIFTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH 401 N. FIFTH ST. 573-442-7713 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1112 E. BROADWAY 573-442-1149
DRIPPING SPRING CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2701 W. DRIPPING SPRINGS ROAD 573-442-8217
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 101 N. 10TH ST. 573-449-7265
EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5051 PONDEROSA ST. 573-449-7131
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16 HITT ST. 573-442-1164
OF CHRIST 3201 I-70 DRIVE N.W.
FAIRVIEW ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. FAIRVIEW ROAD 573-445-2213
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3200 CHAPEL HILL ROAD 573-445-5391
FORUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3900 FORUM BLVD. 573-443-3900
GATEWAY TO THE HIGH COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH 15257 N. TUCKER SCHOOL ROAD 573-808-6595 GLOBAL LIFE CHURCH 1205 UNIVERSITY AVE., SUITE 1900 573-874-2527 GRACE BIBLE CHURCH ON BLUE RIDGE 601 BLUE RIDGE ROAD 573-449-6794 GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 4540 N. OAKLAND GRAVEL ROAD 573-474-8755 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 UNIVERSITY AVE. 573-256-1720
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KARIS COMMUNITY CHURCH 606 RIDGEWAY AVE. 573-479-0699 KOREAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16 HITT ST. 573-442-1164 LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH 7461 N. BROWN STATION ROAD 573-474-9392 LITTLE BONNE FEMME BAPTIST CHURCH 5350 E. BONNE FEMME CHURCH ROAD 573-443-0617 MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 1634 PARIS ROAD 573-443-1408 MIDWAY HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 6801 W. ROLLINGWOOD BLVD. 573-445-3622 MIDWAY LOCUST GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2600 N. LOCUST GROVE CHURCH ROAD 573-445-4667 MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 204 S. NINTH ST. 573-443-3111 MONUMENT OF GRACE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 700 W. SEXTON ROAD 573-875-4074 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1300 BLUE RIDGE ROAD 573-443-5433 NORTHWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 2345 E. NORTHWOOD DRIVE 573-214-0030 OAKLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2929 E. OAKLAND CHURCH ROAD 573-474-6860 OLIVET CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1991 S. OLIVET ROAD 573-442-0336
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OPEN DOOR BAPTIST CHURCH 4838 MEADOW LARK LANE 573-499-0705 PARKADE BAPTIST CHURCH 2102 N. GARTH AVE. 573-443-4585 PRAISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4300 CLARK LANE 573-474-0911 REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101 N. GRACE LANE 573-443-2321
RUSSELL CHAPEL CME CHURCH 108 E. ASH ST. 573-443-6028 SALVATION ARMY COLUMBIA CORPS COMMUNITY & WORSHIP CENTER 1108 W. ASH ST. 573-442-3229 SECOND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 407 E. BROADWAY 573-449-4703
REJOICE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 1900 CHAPEL HILL ROAD 573-447-1685
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 914 WEST BLVD. S. 573-449-5674
RICE ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 4710 RICE ROAD 573-474-9975
ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 204 E. ASH ST. 573-443-5423
ROCK BRIDGE CHURCH OF GOD HOLINESS 3515 VALENCIA DRIVE 573-443-4015
ST. PAUL AME CHURCH 501 PARK AVE. 573-449-5823
THE CROSSING 3615 SOUTHLAND DRIVE 573-256-4410 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2201 W. ROLLINS ROAD 573-445-2112 TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1600 W. ROLLINS ROAD 573-445-4469 UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 211 BENTON ST. 573-442-4121
WILKES BOULEVARD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 WILKES BLVD. 573-449-4363 WOODCREST CHAPEL 2201 W. NIFONG BLVD. 573-445-1131 WRIGHT’S TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 8 E. SEXTON ROAD 573-449-3206
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
VALLEY VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 2900 BARBERRY AVE. 573-446-1410
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA 2615 SHEPARD BLVD. 573-442-5764
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 9401 I-70 DRIVE N.E. 573-886-7834
UNITY
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 212 PORTLAND ST. 573-499-9087
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LICENSE TO WED
Getting your paperwork in order is easy in CoMo.
Requirements For A Civil Ceremony
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In Boone County, a judge will perform a civil ceremony at the courthouse for couples with a valid Boone County marriage license and two witnesses, both of whom must be at least 18 years old. Couples must plan in advance, however, as civil ceremonies are performed only on Fridays at 1 p.m., and the slots tend to fill about two months in advance. There is no fee associated with a civil ceremony in Boone County. For more information on civil ceremonies, call the Boone County Judges Office at 573-886-4050.
ith a seemingly endless selection of venues, florists, photographers and jewelers, Columbia couples have the luxury of planning their dream weddings — no matter the season or the budget. But whether you tie the knot at a 500-person gala or in an intimate ceremony, you’ll still need a marriage license. Here’s how to get it. Assuming both parties are at least 18 years old, each person needs proof of identification (such as a valid driver’s license or passport) and proof of Social Security number (such as a Social Security card). Both parties must be present at the Boone County Recorder of Deeds office
in the Boone County Government Center (801 E. Walnut St., Room 132) at the time of the marriage license application; the license may be issued immediately upon request if the ceremony will take place within 30 days. Couples must pick up the license before the ceremony because law requires the officiant to have the marriage license at the ceremony. The records office also asks couples to provide their minister’s name and phone number, if possible. In the event the minister fails to return the marriage license after the ceremony, the office can contact the officiant to return the license and get it recorded. Couples cannot obtain any copies of the license until it is
returned and recorded. The marriage license is valid in any county in Missouri for 30 days from the issue date. The license must be returned — used or unused — to the county of issuance. If the license is not used and is lost or destroyed, the parties must return to the recorder’s office to sign an affidavit. In Boone County, a $51 cash payment is due at the time of the application. A certified copy of the marriage license is $9. A certified statement of the marriage is $2. For more information on marriage licenses, call the Boone County Recorder of Deeds office at 573-886-4350. n
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› HOT S POT S
BY JOHN ROBINSON
OUTSIDE COLUMBIA TAKE A TOUR OF OUR TOWN’S FAVORITE OUTDOOR HANGOUTS.
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here do Columbians go for outdoor fun when the days are long and the weather is warm? Writer John Robinson laces up his most comfortable pair of shoes and takes a trek around the city.
Park It
The obvious place to begin a study of Columbia’s favorite outdoor venues is the list of more than five dozen city, county and college parks and green spaces. One of the newest, Stephens Lake Park, is an old nine-hole golf course, masterfully transformed into one of the state’s most functional family fun spots. The park has become home to mid-America’s finest blues festival, too. When the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival came to Stephens Lake Park, it took more than 20,000 footprints away from the biggest outdoor music venues in downtown Columbia, but Peace Park and Flat Branch Park still crank it up on special occasions like Earth Day. Nifong Park gets crowded during special events, too, such as the Heritage Festival. And there’s almost always a capacity crowd when the Maplewood Barn presents its theater under the stars. Sprawling Cosmo Park rarely gets overcrowded. Smaller green spaces such as Fairview Park remain a best-kept secret among the knowing. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park rarely overflows, unless you’re there during a special event — like that annual fall picnic featuring a billion or so turkey fries.
Party Under The Stars
In the land of taxicabs and designated drivers, revelers who want a bird’s eye view of Ninth Street pick the upper deck patio above Quinton’s, or take in the unparalleled view of downtown (and beyond) from The Roof at The Broadway Hotel. Folks who want to bask in the glow of Broadway lights pick The Field House outdoor patio. For a more secluded setting, diners and drinkers pour onto the courtyard at Flat Branch Pub & Brewing.
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For frozen libation stops, Trops is tops. Trops is texter slang for Tropical Liqueurs, where the whir of blenders mixes with the buzz of the outdoor crowd. Down the street, happy-hour music lovers gravitate to the patio at Shiloh Bar & Grill or around the bend at Bengals. If it’s Friday afternoon, the music you hear may be coming from the patio deck at Rose Music Hall (the music hub formerly known as Mojo’s), Columbia’s quintessential surviving roadhouse. And on the south end of town, star worshipers gravitate to Deuce Pub & Pit or Sophia’s.
On The Street
It’s one of Columbia’s oldest sidewalk cafés, and a breakfast at Ernie’s generally guarantees a good start to the day. It took a few decades for other restaurants to jump on the bandwagon, but now more than a dozen downtown eateries offer outdoor seating. The mile-long midway called Ninth Street is chock full of outdoor spots, anchored by Beetle Bailey’s bench on the south, and the always entertaining gauntlet guarding the front of Lakota Coffee Co. & Roasters to the north.
Pastoral Beauty
Aside from the lush verdure of Francis Quadrangle, Shelter Gardens may be the prettiest outdoor gathering spot in Columbia, certainly among the best manicured. And it can be a real joy, although many people emerge from the gardens either married or engaged.
About a dozen miles from Columbia’s city limits, the blufftop panorama offered by Les Bourgeois Vineyards may be the most inspirational view in mid-Missouri, where spectacular sunsets over the Missouri River get enhanced by grape goggles.
A Blast From The Past Likewise, it takes a designated driver about 10 minutes to reach Cooper’s Landing on the Missouri River south of Columbia. But once there, the scene evokes memories of tie-dyeds and bare hides. North of town, the bare hides have disappeared, but thousands of Columbians still go to the strip pits, now known as Finger Lakes State Park.
A Few More Miles On a beautiful spring day — one of the season’s first when the temperature reaches 70 — the sunshine feels like it can cure any malady. A thousand souls crowd onto the Katy Trail spur between Flat Branch and Hindman Junction. The Katy Trail buzzes with serious bikers weaving among an endless succession of people and dogs and leashes and tethers, hikers and bikers and tandems and trailers, runners and walkers moving singly or in gaggles. This is outdoor Columbia. Enjoy! n
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BY ANITA NEAL HARRISON / PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON
WIDE OPEN SPACES
Plan your playtime with this guide to Columbia’s parks.
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olumbians love the outdoors and this city has dozens of parks to prove it. Whether you want to soak in the sun, relax in the shade, compete on a team sport, run on a trail, work on your golf swing, go for a swim or hold a family reunion, Columbia has a park for you. Although it’s not comprehensive, this guide will help you explore CoMo’s great outdoors. For a complete directory, visit the Columbia Parks & Recreation home page at www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec.
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PICTURED: TWIN LAKES RECREATION AREA
MAKE A BIG SPLASH AT ALBERT-OAKLAND PARK. 1900 Blue Ridge Road 79.41 acres The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center at Albert-Oakland Park is the largest public pool complex in Columbia. Its amenities include a children’s water play area with a slide and sprinklers and a 50-meter pool with two diving boards. Albert-Oakland Park also has two baseball/softball fields, one full basketball court, two 18-hole disc golf courses, one football field, two soccer practice fields, three tennis courts and two playgrounds. There are three reservable shelters. Those who want to connect with nature can do so in a creek and nature area or on the 1-mile multipurpose hard-surface Albert-Oakland Park Trail & Fitness Circuit. The trail channels users through a series of 18 exercise stations designed for people of almost any age or fitness level. Visitors wishing to use the fitness circuit should park in the east lot off Edris Drive. The southwest area of the park also offers access to the 4.8-mile limestone Bear Creek Trail, which connects to the 533-acre Cosmo Park.
›› For detailed information on Columbia’s pools, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec and click on the Aquatics link. For up-to-date info on facility openings and closings, call the Swim Hotline at 573-874-7663. At all pools, children younger than 2 are free; from age 2 to adult, prices range from $1 to $3.75. The Stephens Lake & Spraygrounds and Flat Branch Spraygrounds are free, as are the Douglass Spraygrounds when the pool there is closed. ›› Need a field? To reserve fields for league play, call 573-874-7466. To reserve a field or court for practice, call 573-874-7460. FIND YOUR INNER ROBIN HOOD AT AMERICAN LEGION PARK. 602 S. Legion Lane 16.6 acres This popular park on the east side of town is the only city park to offer
an archery range. It also has baseball fields, batting cages, a fishing pond and a playground. The one shelter is reservable; it offers seven picnic tables and one double barbecue grill, but no lights, electricity or water. There is also a concession stand and restrooms. SPORTS FANS HAVE A BALL AT COLUMBIA COSMOPOLITAN RECREATION AREA. 1615 Business Loop 70 W. 533 acres Better known as Cosmo Park, this park is the largest in Columbia and the home of the annual Show-Me State Games. Between the Antimi Sports Complex and the Rainbow Softball Center, it has 14 baseball, softball and tee-ball fields. It also has 19 soccer fields, eight lighted tennis courts, seven volleyball courts, four football fields and two football/lacrosse fields. Other fun draws include two fishing lakes, a remote-control car track, a roller hockey rink, a dozen lighted horseshoe pits, an off-leash area for dogs and the nationally recognized Columbia Skate Park (open 6 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week). Cosmo is home to the park system’s largest playground, Steinberg, which underwent major renovations in 2014. Cosmo Park is also the site of the 18-hole L.A. Nickell Golf Course, open 7 a.m. to dusk daily (www.GoGolfLAN.com). Trails at Cosmo Park include Cosmo Fitness Trail and Rhett Walters Memorial Mountain Bike Trail. At 10 feet wide, the 1.25-mile asphalt Cosmo Fitness Trail can accommodate walkers, runners, skaters, bikers — even little ones on trikes. The 2.4-mile “Rhett’s Run” mountain bike course cuts a challenging route through a forest area. Cosmo Park is also the trailhead for the 4.8-mile limestone Bear Creek Trail, which links to the 79.41-acre Albert-Oakland Park.
GET HOOKED ON FISHING AT COSMO-BETHEL PARK. 4500 Bethel St. 40 acres Cosmo-Bethel Park features a fishing pond that is the site of a winter trout-fishing program sponsored by Columbia Parks & Recreation, Missouri Department of Conservation and MidMissouri Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The pond is also a site for ice fishing. Other park amenities include 12 tennis courts, one baseball/softball field, two horseshoe pits, one sand volleyball court, an open field area (great for flying kites), a playground and a half-mile limestone lake trail. Facilities include two lighted reservable shelters — one large and one medium — and two nonreservable shelters.
SLIDE INTO SUMMER FUN AT DOUGLASS PARK & POOL. 400 N. Providence Road 6.8 acres With its double-loop waterslide, sprayground and $1 admission fee for kids and adults, Douglass Family Aquatic Center is an enticing destination for families on hot summer days. In addition to the pool amenities, the park has two full basketball courts, one baseball/softball www.InsideColumbia.net
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field, two horseshoe pits, a playground and two nonreservable shelters. Pool hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
EXERCISE YOUR GREEN THUMB AT FAIRVIEW PARK. 1001 Fairview Road 27.2 acres Located next to Fairview Elementary School, this park has tennis courts, one junior and one regular soccer practice field, and one volleyball court, plus the school’s recently updated playground equipment. There is a reservable shelter with lights, electric and one double barbecue grill, and elsewhere in the park are two picnic tables and a restroom. Fairview also offers a half-mile wooded hiking trail and has garden plots available for rent. The nonirrigated 25-by-50-foot plots cost $30 per plot to rent. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY AT FLAT BRANCH PARK. 101 S. Fourth St. & 400 Locust St. 2.5 acres This park is located at the original site of Columbia’s Market Square, which since its establishment in the 1820s has been a favorite community gathering spot and a hub for commerce. Draws include a playground, a sprayground, a gazebo, a picnic area, five historical plaques, an art sculpture, rain garden, amphitheater and free Wi-Fi access. The park is also the trailhead of the MKT Trail. Family Fun Fests take place every third Wednesday of the month, May through September.
CHALLENGE A FRIEND TO A ROUND OF DISC GOLF AT INDIAN HILLS PARK. 5009 Aztec Blvd. 40 acres A large neighborhood park, Indian Hills has an 18hole disc golf course. Other amenities include one full basketball court, one baseball/softball practice field, a nature area, a playfield, two playgrounds, one volleyball court and a dog park. There is also a 1-mile multiuse gravel trail. The one shelter is nonreservable.
THE SEASON’S ALWAYS RIGHT FOR GOLF AT LAKE OF THE WOODS RECREATION AREA. 6700 St. Charles Road 141.8 acres Open year-round, the Lake of the Woods Golf Course provides a challenging and enjoyable round for all levels. This relatively flat, par-71 course is generally open from 7 a.m. to dusk (www.GoGolfLOW.com). Other draws at Lake of the Woods include three lakes (fishing is allowed only at the lake northwest of the clubhouse), picnic sites, a bathhouse and a swimming pool in a country club setting. The pool is open from 1 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
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DREAM BIG AND FEEL INSPIRED AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL AT BATTLE GARDEN. 800 W. Stadium Blvd. 4.5 acres An environment designed to bring people together, this completely accessible site is an ideal location for community and cultural events. It includes a small amphitheater/sculpture that displays the writings of Martin Luther King Jr. The park also offers a reservable shelter and access to the MKT Trail.
GO BACK IN TIME AT NIFONG PARK. 2900 E. Nifong Blvd. 58 acres History comes alive at the Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park, site of the Boone County Museum and Galleries, Maplewood Barn Community Theatre (www.maplewoodbarn.com), and Boone Junction, a historic village that includes the Maplewood House (circa 1877), the Gordon-Collins Log Cabin (circa 1820), the Easley Country Store, a replica of a turn-of-the-century Boone County landmark, and the Ryland Farm House (circa late 1800s). The Walters History Museum and Montminy Art Gallery is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The village is available for guided tours by appointment, and for special events. Nifong Park also has a grass volleyball court, one reservable shelter with lights, electricity and a double barbecue grill, 17 picnic tables near the theater and pond, a 1.9-acre fishing pond, a creek and nature area, and a 1.3-mile trail that cuts through the wooded area of the park.
Winter is welcome at this park, which provides a hill for sledding and the lake for ice skating when conditions permit. Park users may warm themselves around a bonfire in the shelter’s fire pit. Other attractions at this park include the Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden, the Children’s Grove, and two multiuse hard-surface trails — one trail encircles the lake and the other meanders around the perimeter of the park, going through both open and wooded areas. This park also has an amphitheater and the Riechmann Indoor Pavilion, which sits on a hilltop overlooking the park and lake. Constructed out of red cedar timbers, the pavilion offers a more than 2,000-square-foot main room with a vaulted ceiling and scenic view through a large wall of windows. Reservations are accepted up to two years in advance for a maximum of 150 people. For more information, call 573-874-7640.
PLAY A PICKLEBALL MATCH AT ROCK QUARRY PARK. 2002 Grindstone Parkway 19 acres The two tennis courts at Rock Quarry Park are also marked for pickleball. This park has a practice field for baseball/softball, plus one for soccer and a sand volleyball court. Amenities include a 0.6-mile multiuse gravel trail and a reservable shelter, plus the Rock Quarry House, a ranch home that may be rented for meetings, birthday parties, weddings and other special events. The home offers three large rooms and a kitchen and can accommodate up to 50 people. For more information, call 573-874-7460.
SOAK UP NATURE’S LOVELINESS AT STEPHENS LAKE PARK. 2001 E. Broadway 116 acres A beautiful setting, Stephens Lake Park features an 11-acre lake where visitors can swim (no lifeguards), fish, boat (no motors allowed), play on three playgrounds and splash on a sprayground. A boardwalk connects to an island with its own shelter. The park has numerous other shelters, including one with a fire pit that is reservable outside the winter sports season.
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LET FIDO RUN FREE AT TWIN LAKES RECREATION AREA. 2500 Chapel Hill Road 73.3 acres This recreation area is a doggie heaven, with the Lakeside Dog Park open from spring through fall. It is designed for all dogs and features a fishing lake where dogs are welcome to play and splash. The Paws Pond Dog Park is a fenced area for small dogs only (no more than 18 inches tall at the shoulder) and has a small pond. In the winter, the off-season dog park for all sizes is set up to safeguard dogs from falling through lake ice. But Twin Lakes isn’t just for the dogs. This park also offers Little Mates Cove, a children’s water park with slides, sprinklers, water cannons and falls. Other park amenities include a 19-acre lake for fishing and nonmotorized boating, one reservable shelter with lights and electricity, two picnic tables and a playground. The County House Trail goes through Twin Lakes and provides a connection to the MKT Trail.
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Hit The Trails
BEAR CREEK
BEAR CREEK TRAIL Located in northern Columbia, this 4.8-mile limestone trail links two of the city’s most popular community parks, Cosmo Park and Albert-Oakland Park. The first portion of the trail, 1.5 miles from Cosmo Park to Creasy Springs Road, winds through the Bear Creek Nature Area and is a good site for viewing beavers and other wetland wildlife. The second portion, 1 mile from Creasy Springs Road to Garth Avenue, includes a 450-foot boardwalk built on the face of a steep hillside and a bridge over Bear Creek. The third portion, 1 mile from Garth Avenue to Highway 763, runs along the north side of Bear Creek and takes users to a wetland area that connects to the Garth Nature Area. The fourth portion, 1.3 miles, includes two 10-foot-wide bridges over Bear Creek. Much of this section closely parallels the creek, offering attractive views of the waterway and its limestone outcroppings. Four accesses for Bear Creek Trail: • Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 W. • 3201 Creasy Springs Road • Garth Nature Area, 2799 North Garth Ave. • Albert-Oakland Park, 1900 Blue Ridge Road
HINKSON CREEK TRAIL A partnership between the city of Columbia and the University of Missouri, this trail connects Grindstone Park to the MKT Trail near Chapel Hill Road. It covers 4.25 miles in three sections, including one that connects to the MU Recreation Trail. The MU Recreation Trail extends from the MU Student Recreation Center to the MKT Nature/ Fitness Trail. Main access points for Hinkson Creek Trail: • MU Student Recreation Center (parking at Turner Avenue Garage) • Hearnes Center/Memorial Stadium • Epple Field • Hinkson Creek Recreation Area
MKT NATURE AND FITNESS TRAIL The MKT is Columbia’s premiere trail. This 10-foot-wide trail built on the old rail bed of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad begins in downtown Columbia in Flat Branch Park. The all-weather crushed limestone surface works well for walking, jogging, running and bicycling. The city’s 4.7-mile MKT links to Boone County’s 4.2 miles of trail at Scott Boulevard on the southwest edge of the city. The county’s trail connects with the Katy Trail State Park near McBaine. The distance from the start of the MKT Trail to the Katy Trail is 8.9 miles. The Katy Trail extends for more than 200 miles
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from St. Charles in eastern Missouri to Sedalia in western Missouri. Five access points for MKT: • Trailhead, Flat Branch Park, 101 S. Fourth St. • 501 S. Providence Road (no parking) • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden, 800 S. Stadium Blvd. • Forum Nature Area & Trail, 2701 Forum Blvd. • 3662 Scott Blvd. (parking lot, water fountain, restroom)
Get Back To Nature FORUM NATURE AREA 2701 Forum Blvd. 105 acres The limestone Forum Nature Area Wetland Trails wind 1.8 miles through 105 acres that include Hinkson Creek, a small demonstration wetland habitat, woodlands and native prairie. The trail reconnects to the MKT Trail and the Twin Lakes Recreation Area.
GARTH NATURE AREA 2799 N. Garth Ave. 52 acres A gravel trail loops from Bear Creek Trail to the north and encircles a wetland area. An abundance of birds and other wetlands wildlife make this an interesting walk. The north wetlands loop trail is a half-mile in length. The distance between points where the wetlands loop leaves and reconnects to the main trail is an additional 0.17 mile. Winding gravel trails around the south wetlands provide an enjoyable experience for trail users and their dogs. A fenced 3-acre area is a designated leash-free zone for dogs. The dog park includes a pond and has picnic tables on-site.
GRINDSTONE NATURE AREA & CAPEN PARK 2011 Old 63 S. & 1600 Capen Park Drive 199 acres Informal trails allow visitors to wander over most of the more than 230 acres in this natural area. Native prairie grasses, sheer limestone cliffs and a diversity of vegetation, wildlife and landforms provide great visual interest. Grindstone and Hinkson creeks, plus the Gordon Tract, a National Register Archaeological Site, are features of the area. The parks are located in southeast Columbia and can be accessed from the east off Old 63 South or from the west off Rock Quarry Road. The city’s portion of the Hinkson Creek Trail begins in Grindstone Nature Area, connects to Capen Park and to the Hinkson Creek Recreation Area on the University of Missouri campus.
INDOOR ACTION
No matter the weather, Columbians can get active at the city’s Activity & Recreation Center, nicknamed the ARC. This 73,000-square-foot health club and fitness center offers an indoor leisure pool, a gymnasium, strength training equipment, cardio equipment, an indoor track, group exercise classes and much more. Hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The ARC is located at 1701 W. Ash St., phone 573-874-7700. n
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› PE T S
Dogs & Cats Aren’t The Only Animals You’ll Find In CoMo
WILD FOR ANIMALS
COLUMBIA IS A HOSPITABLE PLACE FOR PETS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM.
In February 2010, the Columbia City Council voted to authorize hen-keeping within city limits. The Urban Chicken Ordinance places a limit on the number of birds bopping about the backyard, so forget any dreams of becoming the new Frank Perdue — you’re only allowed a six-pack of cluckin’ critters. And in a sexist addendum: roosters are outlawed. This is strictly a hen party. The ordinance also excludes ducks and turkeys.
Want to adopt a pet? Visit these go-to shelters if you’re looking to rescue a pet. CENTRAL MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY 616 Big Bear Blvd. 573-443-7387 www.cmhspets.org Hours: noon–5 p.m. Mon– Tues, noon–7 p.m. Wed, noon–5 p.m. Thurs–Sat, closed Sun The Mission: The Central Missouri Humane Society exists to prevent and alleviate suffering and uncontrolled reproduction of companion animals with emphasis on public education, adoption and providing basic veterinary services for underserved pet owners. Price To Adopt A Pet: Puppies younger than 6 months: $120; dogs (6 months and older): $100; dogs (older than 6 years): $65; cats (6 months and older): $75; kittens younger than 6 months: $100; senior cats (7 years and older): $55; prices vary for other animals
SECOND CHANCE
24687 Highway 179, Boonville 660-882-5050 www.columbiasecondchance.org Hours: 1–5 p.m. Fri, noon–5 p.m. Sat, 1–5 p.m. Sun The Mission: Second Chance seeks to provide for the benevolent relief of unwanted animals. The organization provides food, shelter, medical assistance and general relief to animals that have been made homeless through the acts or omissions of people; to provide this care for each animal while researching and approving permanent adoptive homes; to educate the public regarding the health, exercise and general needs of these animals, as well as to the necessity of spaying and neutering as a means of alleviating the burden of unwanted animals; and to do every act as may be necessary to aid and assist the community in providing quality, permanent homes for these animals. Price: Costs vary depending on what is required of each pet; contact the shelter for more information.
Go Beyond The Dog Walk: Columbia’s pet– friendly attitude permeates the city parks. The following are places where your dog can run free from the leash. For more details about each location, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com.
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GRINDSTONE NATURE AREA 2011 Old 63 S.
COSMO PARK BEAR CREEK NATURE AREA 1615 Business Loop 70 W.
BOONE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE P.O. Box 30051 www.facebook.com/ BooneCountyAnimalCare The Mission: Boone County Animal Care is a new endeavor formed to address the euthanasia rates in our region by integrating education into all aspects of the group’s activities, prioritizing customer service and offering a modern adoption experience. Boone County Animal Care efforts include proactive public education, education at the point of adoption and follow-up education. The organization’s vision includes managing a bright, welcoming and modern adoption space. Price: Contact the organization for details on adoption and fostering opportunities.
TWIN LAKES RECREATION AREA 2500 Chapel Hill Road
GARTH NATURE AREA 2799 N. Garth Ave.
All birds must be kept in a sanitary enclosure at least 10 feet from the property line and 25 feet from any adjacent residence. The coop must be sanitary and enclosed on all sides, with a roof and doors. If you send them out to play, they must have a chicken run, and cannot free range into your neighbor’s driveway or descend on downtown Columbia with flashing beaks and rapier-like claws. Chickens, after all, evolved from dinosaurs, so they say.n
INDIAN HILLS PARK 5009 Aztec Blvd.
HINKSON WOODS CONSERVATION AREA 2701 Forum Blvd. & 2500 Chapel Hill Road (two entrances)
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› GOL F GUI DE
FORE SURE!
A guide to golf courses in and around Columbia. Mid-Missouri golfers have the luxury of choosing from a variety of golf courses for every skill level and budget. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a first-timer, there are plenty of options for you and your friends.
PUBLIC COURSES A.L. Gustin Golf Course • 18 Stadium Blvd. • 573-882-6016 • www.gustingolfcourse.com • Public, open year-round
Just minutes from the University of Missouri campus, A.L. Gustin Golf Course has been a golfing destination for students and the community since 1959. The par 70 is known for its hills, which add to the challenge and aesthetics of the course. Gustin is also the golf home of the Show-Me State Games and the Phil Cotton Invitational, one of the state’s premier amateur tournaments. Directions: From Faurot Field, go west on Stadium Boulevard. Turn left onto Carrie Francke Drive. Gustin will be on the right. Tees: Black – 6,492; Gold – 5,839; White – 4,662 Hazards: Water, bunkers, tree-lined Dress Code: Soft spikes and collared shirts required Lessons Available: Two pros are
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available for individual or group lessons. Other Amenities: Pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting green, oncourse shelter housing Pricing: MU students, faculty and staff pay $21 during the week and $25 on weekends. The public pays $25 on weekdays and $31 on weekends. Twilight, junior and senior prices are also available. Carts: $9 per rider for nine holes; $14 per rider for 18 holes Club Rental: $10 for nine holes; $15 for 18 holes Pay: Cash, check, credit card; student charge accepted in the pro shop
Hail Ridge Golf Course
• 17511 Highway 87, Boonville • 660-882-2223 • www.hailridgegolf.com • Public, open year-round Since its construction in 2005, this 18-hole public course has become a favorite among mid-Missouri golfers. The beautiful fairways are great for a friendly round with friends or a tournament with the office. With three sets of tees, golfers of all skill levels can play the course.
Eagle Knoll Golf Course
• 5757 E. Eagle Knoll Drive, Hartsburg • 800-909-0564; 573-761-4653 for tee times • www.eagleknoll.com • Public, open year-round Golf Digest gives 4½ stars to this par72 course. Opened in 1996, upscale Eagle Knoll is a challenging and beautiful course with its hills, gorges and wetlands. Just about 20 miles from Columbia, it’s a quick drive for a nice day on the links. Golf Digest has also ranked Eagle Knoll third for Best Value in the Nation and eighth in Pace of Play. Directions: From the junction of Interstate 70 and U.S. 63, drive about 19 miles south on U.S. 63. Take the exit at the Eagle Knoll billboard, and turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road. Continue to the Eagle Knoll entrance on East Eagle Knoll Drive. Tees: Gold – 6,920; Blue – 6,667; White – 6,186; Green — 5,603; Red – 5,174 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: Soft spikes and collared shirts required Lessons Available: Lessons are available by appointment. Pay $35 for a half-hour lesson, or buy a series of four half-hour lessons for $120. Other Amenities: Pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting green, locker rooms Pricing: $25 for nine holes and $45 for 18 holes on weekdays; $20 for nine holes after 2 p.m. and $55 for 18 holes on weekends; twilight fees, junior and senior prices available Carts: Included in greens fees Club Rental: $10 for nine holes; $20 for 18 holes Pay: Cash, check, credit card
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Directions: The course is just off Interstate 70 at Exit 106, next to the Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport. Tees: Blues – 6,516; Whites – 5,982; Reds – 5,061 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: No cut-off shirts; soft spikes or tennis shoes only Lessons Available: Free lessons are available on Tuesday evenings for golfers 18 and younger; email or call for prices, or to reserve a time for private lessons. Other Amenities: Pro shop, driving range, practice green, full-service bar, ballroom Pricing: $25 for 18 holes during the week (Monday through Sunday from November to February); $40 on weekends (includes cart); twilight fees begin after 3 p.m. Carts: $17; $10 for pull-cart rental Club Rental: $15 Pay: Cash, check, credit/debit
L.A. Nickell Golf Course • 1800 Parkside Drive • 573-445-4213 • www.gogolflan.com • Public, open year-round
Columbia’s second municipal course, L.A. Nickell, has been around since 1951; the course underwent a series of renovations in 2013. Now with three sets of tees, players of all experience levels will make the most of their
time on this par 70. The front nine of the course is ideal for junior players, but advanced golfers will still find the course satisfying because of the choice of tees and water play on six different holes. Directions: From the intersection of Interstate 70 and Stadium Boulevard, follow Stadium north for 1 mile. The course will be on your right. Tees: Blue – 6,335; White – 5,869; Red – 4,771 Hazards: Water Dress Code: No dress code, but collared shirts are preferred; soft spikes or tennis shoes required; only one player per bag Lessons Available: Lessons throughout the year are contracted out. Contact the course for more information. Other Amenities: Driving range, two practice greens, snack bar Pricing: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors on weekdays; $23 for adults and seniors on weekends; junior and twilight prices available Carts: $6.50 per ride per rider for nine holes Club Rental: $10 Pay: Cash, check, credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)
Perche Creek Golf Club
• 5500 W. Van Horn Tavern Road • 573-445-7546 • www.perchecreek.com
Lake of the Woods
• 6700 St. Charles Road • 573-474-7011 •www.gogolflow.com • Public, open year-round Lake of the Woods is a par-71 golf course for all levels of play, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie. Built back in the 1930s as a nine-hole course, Lake of the Woods has seen several renovations, most notably in the early ’70s when it upgraded to 18 holes. The fairways updated recently. The relatively flat course, with easy-to-walk rolling hills, reconstructed two greens in May 2011. Directions: Take Interstate 70 to the Lake of the Woods exit east of Columbia. Turn north at St. Charles Road. Stay on St. Charles Road until you reach Lake of the Woods. Tees: Blue — 6,378; White – 6,084; Red – 4,901 Hazards: Bunkers, tree-lined, water Dress Code: No dress code, but collared shirts are preferred; soft spikes or tennis shoes only Lessons Available: Lessons are available at Columbia’s other city course, L.A. Nickell.
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While Mom and Dad practice their short game on Perche Creek’s par-3, 18-hole course or the driving range, the rest of the family can enjoy other attractions, such as mini-golf, batting cages and go-karts for affordable prices. The golf club allows night play until 9 p.m. on pleasant evenings, and offers its facilities to anyone looking to host a tournament or event. Perche Creek also includes a pro shop. Directions: Drive west of Columbia on Interstate 70 to Exit 121. Follow the ramp toward MO-UU, then turn left onto U.S. 40. Turn right onto MO-UU, then turn left onto West Van Horn Tavern Road. Tees: One tee per hole; distance ranges from 80 to 160 yards Hazards: Water Dress Code: No dress code Lessons Available: Lessons available by appointment; $40 for one halfhour, $60 for an hour, $99 per person for a 3½-hour session for a group of four to six people Other Amenities: Driving range, full pro shop Pricing: $12 on weekdays, $14 on weekends; $9 for students and seniors Carts: $2 for pull-cart rental Club Rental: $6 for the par 3; free club rental for the driving range Pay: Cash, check, credit card
Other Amenities: Pool, snack bar, two practice greens Pricing: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors on weekdays; $23 for adults and seniors on weekends; junior and twilight prices available Carts: $6.50 per person for nine holes; $12 per person for 18 holes Club Rental: No fee Pay: Cash, check, credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)
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PRIVATE COURSES The Club at Old Hawthorne
• 6221 E. Broadway • 573-442-5280 • www.oldhawthorne.com • Private; a member must accompany nonmembers Opened in 2007, The Club at Old Hawthorne is the newest golf course in Columbia. The 220-acre course, which used to be a horse farm, is also the home of the Mizzou Tiger men’s and women’s golf teams, who have their own practice area on the expansive 22-acre facility.
Railwood Golf Club
• 12925 County Road 4037, Holts Summit • 573-896-4653 • www.railwoodgolf.com • Public, open year-round Owned by former San Francisco 49er and University of Missouri football standout Justin Smith, Railwood Golf Course is another good option for your Saturday morning round. With Railwood Creek, Nieman’s Creek and other waterways running through the course, the Holts Summit spot is a nice change if you’ve mastered all the clubs in Columbia. Directions: Take U.S. 63 South, which becomes Missouri 94 South. Turn left onto County Road 4037. Continue on County Road 4037 until you reach the clubhouse on the left. Tees: Pro Tee – 6,664; Championship Tee – 6,204 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: Relaxed dress code, but no muscle shirts or tank tops Lessons Available: No lessons available Other Amenities: Driving range, snack bar, pro shop, viewing deck Pricing: $29 for 18 holes with cart; $15 for nine holes with cart; check website for additional rates Carts: $5 rider fee for nine holes; $10 rider fee for 18 holes Club Rental: $10 Pay: Cash, check, credit card
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Directions: Take Exit 128A off Interstate 70 and continue on U.S. 63 South for 1 mile. Exit at WW/ Broadway and turn left. Follow WW east for about 3 miles — the Community of Old Hawthorne is on the left. Tees: Tournament – 7,221; Back – 6,723; Middle – 6,234; Intermediate – 5,595; Forward – 4,732 Hazards: Water, bunkers and native grass Dress Code: No denim and collared shirts; no metal spikes Lessons Available: Junior, individual and group lessons available with one of Old Hawthorne’s four instructors; junior and women’s clinics also offered Other Amenities: 22-acre practice area with driving range, chipping green, putting green and wedge area; golf shop; snack bar at No. 10; locker rooms by the pool Pricing: Membership dues and guest fees; members must accompany guests ($45 for guests weekdays/$55 weekends) Carts: $17 for 18 holes; $10 for 9 holes Club Rental: No cost to members Pay: Credit/debit card; member charges only
Columbia Country Club
• 2210 N. Country Club Drive • 573-449-4115 • www.columbiacc.net • Private; public only allowed with member invitation; has reciprocity with other clubs
With a front nine that dates back to 1921, CCC was the first private club in Columbia. The three par 3s and two par 5s on the back nine make it challenging but fun. Directions: From downtown Columbia, take Broadway east and then turn north onto Old 63. Turn right onto Country Club Drive and continue until you reach the clubhouse. Tees: Whites – 4,659; Silver – 5,445; Black – 6,070; Gold – 6,627 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: Collared shirts and soft spikes required; no jeans Lessons Available: Available by appointment, lessons range from $30 to $50 for one hour. Other Amenities: Driving range, practice green, restaurant, snack bar, pool, full ballroom, full bar, massage room Pricing: $50 for nonmembers during peak season Carts: $12 for nine holes, $17 for 18 holes Club Rental: $25 Pay: Cash, credit card; no checks from nonmembers
Country Club of Missouri
• 1300 Woodrail Ave. • 573-442-1310 • www.ccmo.net • Private; guests must be accompanied or sponsored by a member
The Country Club of Missouri is Columbia’s only member-owned country club. Founded in 1971, it is located on the southwest side of town. The par72 golf course features zoysia fairways and a completely renovated back nine, plus 18 brand-new bluegrass rough and bentgrass greens. The golf facilities include a driving range, short-game area and putting green. Directions: From Interstate 70, take the Stadium Boulevard exit and turn south. Continue on Stadium for about 2 miles, passing the Columbia Mall, and then turn right onto Forum Boulevard. The Country Club of Missouri is on the right at the top of the hill. Tees: Red – 5,015; White –5,778; Blue–6,018; Gold – 6,713 Hazards: Lake, ponds, creeks, sand bunkers Dress Code: Country club attire required (no denim allowed and must wear a collared shirt) Lessons Available: Members only Other Amenities: Practice green, driving range, restaurant, snack bar, tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness facility, dining room, lounge, banquet facility Pricing: $60 for a guest playing 18 holes with a member, $80 for a nonmember from a reciprocating club Carts: $18 Club Rental: $25 Pay: Cash, credit card; members have charge accounts n
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› COMO PRO FILE
COLUMBIA: BY THE NUMBERS
BOONE COU P O P U L AT INOT Y ’ S N
HOMES
POPULATION: 115,276 Female: 51.7% Male: 48.3% Younger than 5 years: 6% Younger than 18 years: 18.8% 65 and older: 8.5%
172,717
Homeownership rate: 48.6% Persons per household: 2.32 Persons per square mile: 1,720.1 Median home value: $169,800 Median household income: $43,262
EDUCATION
RACIAL DISTRIBUTION White: 77% Black: 11.3% Asian: 5.2% Hispanic: 3.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1% Multiracial: 3.1%
High school graduates: 93.1% College graduates: 54.5%
WORK Mean travel time to work: 16.5 minutes Available labor force: 101,700 Employed: 97,500 Unemployed: 4,200 Unemployment rate: 4.1% Persons below poverty level: 24.5%
COLUMBIA AGE BREAKDOWN AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
Younger than 5 years: 6.8% 5–9 years: 5.1% 10–14 years: 4.7% 15–19 years: 10% 20–24 years: 19.7% 25–34 years: 17.1% 35–44 years: 10.2% 45–54 years: 9.2% 55–59 years: 4.9% 60–64 years: 3.8% 65–74 years: 4.3% 75–84 years: 2.5% Older than 85 years: 1.6%
Winter: 35.7 F Spring: 51.9 F Summer: 74.8 F Fall: 56.5 F In Columbia: The warmest month, on average, is July. The highest recorded temperature was 113 F in 1954. The coolest month, on average, is January. The lowest recorded temperature was minus 26 F in 1899. The most precipitation occurs, on average, in May.
PARKING TICKETS ISSUED IN 2014: 67,967 Sources: U.S. Census, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Social Security Administration, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, city of Columbia
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