Show-Me State Games support economic vitality of Columbia by attracting thousands from across the state
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Show-Me State Games returns to Columbia for the 37th year, once again supporting the cities economy by bringing in thousands from across the state.
The Show-Me-State Games are an Olympic-style festival hosting over 40 games and competitions. The games return to Columbia after being cancelled in 2020 during the pandemic.
This year the games played a big role in supporting hotels, businesses and restaurants after the pandemic canceled last years events.
Randa Rawlins, the President and CEO of Shelter Insurance Companies, and one of the partners of the Show-Me State games said one of the key things this year is bringing the games back to Columbia to support the economic vitality of the city.
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Shelter Insurance Foundation and Corey Leonard sponsor scholarships
The Courier
This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of Lincoln High School and a graduate of Mount Pulaski High School.
Committees of high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipients. The committees will consider each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarships will be given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants. The names of the recipients will be announced at the close of the school year.