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COLUMBIA - After the pandemic canceled last years event, Columbias Fire in the Sky celebration was back this summer. "About three or four months ago we werent sure if wed be able to have an event. So, to be able to have an event and be successful, weve had a lot of people all day long," Director of Columbia Tourism Amy Schnyder said about this years event. The city of Columbia combined the Fire in the Sky event along with some of the Bicentennial Celebration. The city also included some COVID-1...

Design layout for Gateway Plaza at Broadway and Providence Road. After several setbacks and challenges, the Plaza and sculpture remain on schedule.  The Plaza construction site is located on Providence Road and Broadway Boulevard and sits right on top of a part of the Flat Branch Creek. The new Gateway Plaza will be constructed in downtown Columbia on the southeast corner of Providence Road and Broadway. Major King "There is some pretty elaborate engineeri...

COLUMBIA - Restaurants and bars in Columbia saw a large increase in the number of people this weekend from the University of Missouris first commencement ceremony.  This weekend was the first of three graduation ceremonies for MU. It celebrated the class of 2020 since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their graduation ceremonies last year.  With graduated Tigers and their families coming back to Columbia, restaurants were at full capacity and reservations were limited throughout the weekend....

Once construction begins on Jan. 25, downtown business owners will lose their parking lot at the corner of Providence and Broadway.

Daves Travel Corner press releases COLUMBIA, MO – Columbia has a reputation for world-class festivals, big-time collegiate sporting events and outstanding outdoor recreation. There’s always a palpable feeling of excitement as the city does everything in style. And, that’s no different for Columbia’s burgeoning hand-crafted beverage industry, which includes acclaimed microbreweries, distilleries, a cidery and an award-winning large-scale winery. “Like many destinations, Columbia’s l...