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Check out the COMO Common Ground Community Gardens

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There are so many things that we love and appreciate about our unique community. That’s why we’re taking action to ensure Columbia is healthy, safe, and resilient. The Office of Sustainability is committed to increasing food security and access to fresh, healthy and local foods throughout the community. City of Columbia’s COMO Common Ground Community Read More »

City prepares to host third Make Music Columbia celebration

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A group of children participate in a previous Make Music Columbia activity at the Armory. This year marks Columbia’s third celebration of the long-standing international event. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now Read More »

Consider becoming a Columbia Tourism Ambassador this National Travel and Tourism Week

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Every year in May, the U.S. Travel Association holds National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). This week is an annual celebration that underscores travel’s essential role in driving the nation’s economy, cultivating vibrant communities and forging connections. This year’s NTTW takes place May 19-25. Here in Columbia and Boone County, the Missouri Division of Tourism Read More »

Water & Light offers rebates that will save you money and water

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You can maintain a good-looking yard while keeping your water bills manageable. City of Columbia Water & Light offers an irrigation efficiency rebate program through which our customers can save money while getting the best performance from their irrigation system. Up to 60% of water use in the summer is used on outdoor landscaping. But, Read More »

City Stats

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2016-2015 Capital Improvement Sales Tax (CIST) Funds   16Major sidewalk construction projects completed or planned using Capital Improvement Sales Tax funds in the 2016-2025 ballot period.   Traffic calming projects that use Capital Improvement Sales Tax funds in the 2016-2025 ballot period. 18Completed 9Under Construction 3Ongoing Public Process   9Fire trucks replaced with Capital Improvement Read More »

City Source: May 2024

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City Source: May 2024 Investing in our City’s infrastructure The City of Columbia is committed to making investments in our future through a variety of strategic and critical infrastructure projects. For several decades, the quarter-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax has allowed the City to pursue those projects, ensuring continual upgrades to streets, sidewalks, equipment and Read More »

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Artist: Ben Pierce Year: 2023 Materials: Stainless Steel Location: Stephens Lake Park, 2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 About the art Ben Pierce, a Missouri native, found an outlet for his internal struggle by creating sculpture. Pierce shares: I have been living with depression for many years without anyone being aware. Only recently have I Read More »

Cascading Light

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  Artist: Tyler Kimball Year: 2023 Materials: Furnaced-formed glass, painted steel Location: Fire Station No. 11, 6909 Scott Blvd., Columbia, MO About the art Tyler Kimball, owner of Monarch Glass Studio in Kansas City, Missouri, designed and fabricated  “Cascading Light” to work with Fire Station #11. The subtle reference to water pouring onto fire can be found through Read More »

May 6, 2024 Public Hearing – Proposed Construction of Improvements for the Redesign of the Former Automated Flight Service Station Building at the Columbia Regional Airport to be used for Airport Administration Offices, Car Rental Space, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Offices

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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to give all citizens and interested parties an opportunity to be heard in relation Read More »

Board and Commission Vacancies

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The City Clerk is accepting applications for the following boards and commissions. Applications must be in the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024. Applicants can either complete and submit the online application to the City Clerk or can complete the PDF format online and Read More »

Jennifer Spiess – April 2024 Volunteer of the Month

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You’ll see April’s featured volunteer Jennifer Spiess out in April for Cleanup Columbia, but she won’t be alone. Each year, Jennifer, in her 15th year as a Conservation Biology and Plant Biology Instructor, recruits students to assist in the cleanup. “I am most proud to share these experiences and values with my students at Moberly Read More »

Make plans to attend the City of Columbia Mini Youth Summit on April 7

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Community residents are invited to attend the Youth Advisory Council‘s first Mini Youth Summit. This event is being held at the ARC on April 7 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Youth Summit will feature booths with information on the Youth Advisory Council’s role, how they play an important role in the community and Read More »

Adult Baseball

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Schedules and Standings Not available at this time.  Registration Registrations for Adult Sports may be taken online, by walk-in to the main Parks and Recreation office located at , or by calling . Faxed registrations will NOT be accepted. Click here for online registration: Adult Baseball Registration Registration begins March 1, 2024.  Games begin May-July, Read More »