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College of Veterinary Medicine hosts a "Boogie at the Barnyard
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (88+ words) Columbia Missourian On Saturday, the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine invites families, friends and prospective students to "Boogie at the Barnyard" during its 2026 open house. Annually planned for over 20 years by second-year veterinary students, the Open House features moo-gnificent exhibits,…...
Bike, Walk & Wheel" for transportation advocacy
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (198+ words) Columbia Missourian Columbia residents will hit the streets from Saturday to May 10 for the 25th annual "Bike, Walk and & Wheel Week" organized by Local Motion to highlight safe, more accessible and equitable transportation. Local Motion, a grassroots advocacy organization, was founded…...
House strikes down parental rights bill
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (116+ words) JEFFERSON CITY " In a surprising vote, the Missouri House of Representatives struck down a bill Thursday that would have expanded the rights of parents in their child's school or doctor's office. The bill faced robust debate Tuesday, which ended with…...
Columbia to raise awareness for children's mental health
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (185+ words) Columbia Missourian The city of Columbia will proclaim next week as Children's Mental Health Week. The city has planned a series of speeches and community engagement events to recognize the occasion. Community members can attend an event from noon to…...
House signals approval of bill expanding parental rights
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (199+ words) Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY " The House of Representatives held lengthy and robust debate on Tuesday before giving inital approval to a bill that would expand the rights of parents in their children's school and medical settings. House Bill 2426, sponsored by…...
Student governments are decreasing on Mizzou's campus, here's what it means
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (254+ words) Columbia Missourian In early April, leaders of the University of Missouri's five multicultural umbrella organizations were called into a meeting with student affairs, where they were told their organizations would no longer receive funding through a portion of the student…...
Paxton Keeley elementary students celebrate their multicultural night
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (156+ words) Columbia Missourian The halls of Paxton Keeley Elementary School turned into a showcase of the world during its annual Comet Culture Night on Thursday Students and their families represented almost 30 countries and showcased to the community the art, music, food,…...
Mizzou medical students celebrate their Match Day 2026 placements
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) Brooklyn Campbell embraces her mentor, Robin Clay, after opening her match letter Friday at the MU School of Medicine. Campbell will serve her residency at Howard University in Washington, D. C. Brooklyn Campbell cries into partner Joshua Olatunde's arms after opening her…...
Southern Boone honors alumni, educators at Golden Eagle Foundation awards
2+ week, 2+ day ago (76+ words) The Southern Boone School District'highlighted the impact of educators, alumni and community programs at the'Golden Eagle Foundation Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 14 at Southern Boone Middle School.'It included a dinner and brief district updates before concluding…...
Contra Dance with Campeau Creek Boys & Dedo
2+ week, 6+ day ago (115+ words) Join us for our third Friday Dance of April at the Ashland American Legion Post. Campeau Creek Boys & Dedo will be providing the tunes and Lisa Harris will be calling the dances. Come at 7 p. m. for a contra dance lesson or…...