COMO Magazine

12/24/2025

This month, we celebrate the gift that began in Bethlehem. In the ordinary and unlikely moments of life, God dwells, delights, and draws us near.

This month, we celebrate the events that happened thousands of years ago, events centered around the town of Bethlehem, the city where King David was born and raised. The city that the prophet Malachi prophesied would be the birthplace of the Messiah. We marvel at the wise men who came from the East...

12/23/2025

We asked our facebook followers . . . What are your must-buy products at Trader Joe’s?

We asked our facebook followers . . . What are your must-buy products at Trader Joe’s? After years of wishful thinking — and countless road trips to stock up — Columbians finally have their own Trader Joe’s. The store opened October 30 to plenty of buzz and a long line of eager customers. To...

12/22/2025

Cooper’s Landing is transforming with a new general store and music venue, True/False Film Fest returns March 5–8, bringing documentary magic downtown, and yes — you can even go ice skating at The Kitchen this winter. Get out there and (re)discover!

Cooper’s Landing Just a few miles south of Columbia off Route K at 11505 Smith Hatchery Road, Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina is the go-to place for outdoor concerts, pop-ups and food trucks, camping (or glamping), and getting out and under the stars. The popular destination is now un...

12/19/2025

Each year, Columbia’s citizen survey helps guide our work — and the 2024 results made priorities clear. Residents value our strong sense of community while calling for greater transparency, progress on housing and homelessness, improved public safety, and continued investment in infrastructure.

Each year, the city of Columbia conducts a citizen survey to understand how residents feel about our community and their local government. The 2024 results gave us a lot to think about — and even more to act on. Residents told us they value Columbia’s sense of community and quality of life but w...

12/18/2025

Some of the best memories aren’t the big milestones — they’re the weird little blips that stick with you. A song in the backseat. A feeling of being safe. A moment that didn’t know it was special yet.
This issue is a celebration of those moments, big and small.

12/17/2025

If you’re going to a potluck or hosting one, you are probably in a quandary about what to bring. It should be unique, relatively easy, and — obviously — very tasty. One option that fits that bill is mussels.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, or rather it has been for some time now. But we’re getting to the serious phase, when all the holiday parties and other such gatherings are happening. Some will be fully catered affairs; some potlucks, where each guest brings an item to share; and oth...

12/16/2025

One million LED lights. One final season. Veterans United’s Holiday Bright Lights/Holiday Nights returns for its sixth — and final — year at 550 Veterans United Drive in south Columbia.

One million LED lights and thousands of combined hours will bring the Veterans United Holiday Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through light display to life for the sixth consecutive year at 550 Veterans United Drive in south Columbia. The free community event runs December 10 through December 21....

12/15/2025

At JoJo’s Biscuit Company, Saturday mornings mean cinnamon rolls, cookie butter lattes, and plates piled high with breakfast favorites — all in a space that feels equal parts cozy and cool.

12/13/2025

Local writer Olivia Desmit’s Edwin’s Perfect Gift is a warm, hand-illustrated tale about kindness, creativity, and the importance of friendships across generations.

12/13/2025

For four generations, the Smiths of Cedar Hollow Farms have trained, worked, and competed with their Belgian “gentle giants” — and now they’re the team behind Columbia’s beloved carriage rides.

12/12/2025

Do you hear what I hear🎶

12/12/2025

Since 1988, Central Bank of Boone County has created a limited-edition holiday ornament celebrating a beloved local landmark, from Jesse Hall to the state champion burr oak to the iconic Tiger Hotel.

Central Bank of Boone County has commissioned holiday ornaments commemorating famous Columbia landmarks every year since 1988, with the first ornament depicting Jesse Hall at the University of Missouri. Since the program’s inception, Central Bank’s intricate metal ornaments, with their multi-lay...