Elizabeth Brixey

2 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Ava Kitzi |Sophia Anderson |Elizabeth Brixey |Molly Fox

Students at The Atelier School of Creative Learning might practice using a 3D printer, eat lunch made by a Michelin star chef and go fishing right outside their classroom all in one day. Typical markers like grade levels and test scores are set aside to make room for a completely inclusive learning experience that allows students to cultivate their innate curiosity.

2 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Genevieve Smith |Elizabeth Brixey

By Genevieve Smith,Elizabeth Brixey Voters in school districts across Boone County elected board members and passed bond issues Tuesday. School board seats were open in Southern Boone, Hallsville, Centralia, Sturgeon and Harrisburg. However, the races were only contested in Hallsville and Sturgeon. District residents in Hallsville and Centralia passed bond issues.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Genevieve Smith |Elizabeth Brixey

By Genevieve Smith,Elizabeth Brixey The two newcomers to the Columbia School Board race have raised the most money throughout the campaign season. In ballot order: Erica Dickson raised $6,311.86 in contributions; Ken Rice raised $10,410.30; and incumbent Suzette Waters raised $2,811.50, according to their most recent campaign finance reports.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Max Quinn |Elizabeth Brixey

By Max Quinn,Elizabeth Brixey Thinking of her son, Sherry Wyatt has succeeded in bringing the Memorial Day parade back to Columbia this year. U.S. Army Spc. Sterling Wyatt, a graduate of Rock Bridge High School, was killed in Afghanistan on July 11, 2012. As a Gold Star mother, Sherry Wyatt believes it is important to honor other Gold Star families who have lost an immediate family member during active-duty military service.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Genevieve Smith |Elizabeth Brixey

By Genevieve Smith,Elizabeth Brixey Voters in school districts across Boone County will elect board members and decide bond issues in the April 8 municipal election. School board seats are coming open in Southern Boone, Hallsville, Centralia, Sturgeon and Harrisburg. District residents in Hallsville and Centralia will vote on bond issues.