Celebrate the grand opening of MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital and Birthing Centering with a community open house at the end of the month. From 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, the community is welcome to explore the new hospital and enjoy family-friendly activities, including bounce houses, yard games and more! The public does not ..read more

The city of Columbia has announced a new deputy city manager. Matt Unrein started the position on April 29 after working as the assistant city manager since February. According to a press release from the city of Columbia, before coming to Columbia, Unrein worked as the assistant city administrator and public works director in Festus ..read more

Park Restaurant & Bar has released new cocktails for the spring season. According to a post on social media, customers can now order the mint-tini, the strawberry field old-fashioned, the blueberry smash, the sunset punch and the sunrise margarita. The mint-tini blends gin, cucumber, mint, lime and a hint of simple syrup. The strawberry field […] The post Park Releases New Spring Cocktails appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

Photo by Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge has announced a new cocktail creation competition. According to a post on social media, to get ready for summer, Room 38 is looking for the public to create new cocktails in a heated competition. “We’re getting ready for summer and ISO the hottest […] The post Room 38 New Cocktail Competition Coming Soon appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

Multiple establishments are celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend in Columbia. The Dive Bar is hosting a Cinco de Drinko event from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday. Special guest Briar Wear from Brian Wear Plumbing will be bartending the event. Customers get six pours of hand-selected tequila, along with bourbons and tacos. Customers will also get […] The post Several Places Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Columbia appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

Photos by L.G. Patterson  In each issue, multiple on-air talents from Zimmer Communications’ stations take on a seemingly simple challenge to see who comes out on top. In this issue, Carson from Y107 and Trevor from 96.7 KCMQ played a round of miniature golf with a special chipping challenge to close out the game. Make […] The post Whose Skills Will Help Them Putt Their Way to Victory? appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

If you want inspiration or looking to see the newest homes in Columbia, look no further than the Columbia Home Builder Association’s Parade of Homes! From 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, take a tour through local builders’ and developers’ most recent homes. This event is free to the community, allowing to HBA to show […] The post Columbia Home Builders Association Hosts 2024 Parade of Homes appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

Run or walk for a cause on Saturday with the eighth annual Molly’s Miles, honoring officers fallen in the line of duty and their surviving family and friends. The run is presented by Fleet Feet and proceeds benefit the nonprofit Concerns of Police Survivors; attendees can register for a 5K, 10K or virtual run/walk. The […] The post Molly’s Miles Run To Honor Officer Molly Bowden among Others appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

Kick off the soon-to-be summer season with a fireworks display! At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Spirit of ’76 Fireworks will host their 2024 Spring Demo and Display Choreograph Showdown, showing this season’s firework purchasing options. The event is free and open to the public and will provide vendors for food and drink options on-site. BYOB […] The post Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Lighting the Sky with Spring Demo appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more

Just in time for a graduation or a Mother’s Day gift, grab some friends or simply register yourself for Lana’s Twisted Trees’ Gemstone Tree Class/Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Karma Care, LLC. Registration for the class is $30, which includes all required items except the base for the tree. It is recommended to bring […] The post Lana’s Twisted Trees Brings Her Craft In Gemstone Tree Class appeared first on Inside Columbia ..read more