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05/09/2025

Who's ready for the Border War?! For the first time since 2006, kU is making its way to Columbia to take on the Tigers. Feathers will be ruffled, and Jayhawks may just become Tiger snacks. MIZ!

Illustration by John Darkow

02/09/2025

Happy fall, Tiger fans! In our latest issue, we’re taking you behind the stripes with Truman the Tiger — from his history to how he’s chosen and the team that makes the magic happen.🐯 Plus, we’ve got everything you need for a winning football season, including a gameday guide and the perfect tailgate dip.

Not into football? No worries — we’re also spotlighting Columbia’s local music scene.🎶 Meet four bands making their mark, from fresh faces to a group that went from rooftop gigs at The Heidelberg to national stages.

Find it all in the new issue — available now at Barnes & Noble, Break Time locations or at https://insidecolumbia.net/current-issue/

21/08/2025

He may not be in front of the camera often, but we'd like to give special recognition to our very own LG Patterson! This November, he will be inducted into the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame. This is a huge honor, as only the highest-acclaimed photojournalists receive this status. Among several other capacities as a photographer and community member, L.G. is the only photo editor Inside Columbia has ever had — and we are so fortunate to have him on our team!

15/08/2025

Tomorrow is National Bee Day, and we have just the thing to help you celebrate such a buzz-worthy occasion!🐝 In our latest issue, a local beekeeper and Mizzou professor shared insights into her passion for bees (and pretty much any insects), why bees matter, how to advocate for bees and more.

➡️Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/35kn7hxs

13/08/2025

There's a new chef in town — and this one is Michelin-starred.👨‍🍳⭐

Chef Adam Horton has swapped the high-pressure kitchens of some of the most renowned restaurants for family-style meals at Atelier Primary and Elementary Schools in Columbia. Now, 200 students savor worldly, nutritious dishes on glass plates, all while continuing to find value in learning within a community. Who says fine dining can’t start in school?

➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yzhk8csm

08/08/2025

What are you watching this weekend?🎥

If you're in need of suggestions, you've come to the right place! Andrea Luque Karam, the new executive director of Ragtag Cinema and True/False Film Fest, shares her top-five shows or movies to watch at home.

➡️ Check it out in our latest issue: https://tinyurl.com/bdhn8k83

04/08/2025

Recognize this spot?⭐BoatHenge is our editor's choice winner for Best Unofficial Landmark, located by the Missouri River at the mouth of Little Bonne Femme. These six fiberglass boats were discovered after the 100-year floods in 1993 and 1995, standing upright in the grass.

Check out the rest of our editor's choice picks in our latest issue: https://tinyurl.com/44285nxu

29/07/2025

Spice things up this summer with a drink that combines brunch flavors with beer!🍺 Flat Branch Pub & Brewing's green chili beer Bloody Mary has been a classic for over 30 years.

Head downtown to give it a try or find the recipe in our latest issue.

➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2mx9mu6e

24/07/2025

From fine dining to functional wellness, Chef Kimber Dean has taken quite the journey — from graduating Le Cordon Bleu to becoming a holistic nutritionist.🌿🍽️ Now, she’s helping others discover the healing power of food and a balanced lifestyle.

Read her story and find her recipe for French onion soup: https://tinyurl.com/twtejr64

21/07/2025

Did you celebrate national ice cream day yesterday? If not — we've got you covered! Head to Sparky's this week, this year's Gold winner for Best Ice Cream. Enjoy a specialty scoop and the eclectic ambience we all know and love.

15/07/2025

The Boone County Fair is underway!🎡From livestock shows and pageants to carnival games, rides and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy all week long.

➡️Learn more in our latest issue or online: https://tinyurl.com/j4k3xn98

10/07/2025

Happy National Piña Colada Day!🍍🥥 Sip in style with groovy glassware from Irene’s — an Editor’s Choice winner in Best of Columbia 2025! Cheers to good vibes and great drinks!

See all of our Editor's Choice winners in our latest issue!

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