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Nov 21, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Graves |Brandon Curry
By Hannah Graves,Brandon Curry The Soul of Santa "Do Good" Foundation is hosting multiple events this season during its annual Christmas in Color Holiday Extravaganza fundraiser. "Each year, our annual Christmas in Color extravaganza brings the heart of the holidays to life with vibrant celebrations across Kansas City," said the executive director, Dennis Powell Jr.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Graves |Brandon Curry
Historic downtown Parkville is hosting its annual Christmas on the River from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec 6. Beginning in 1993, Christmas on the River has become a valuable community tradition, said Alicia Blackwelder with Historic Downtown Parkville.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Graves |Brandon Curry
By Hannah Graves,Brandon Curry Winter Magic, the drive-through light festival, is celebrating it's fifth year in Kansas City with a new Northland location and, reportedly, twice the number of lights. Brooke O'Dell, marketing manager for the event, said, "This year's Winter Magic promises to be the brightest and most enchanting holiday event K.C. has ever seen."
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Graves |Elizabeth Brixey
By Hannah Graves,Elizabeth Brixey A new Spanish immersion preschool called Escuelita Alegría, which translates to "happy little school," has opened in one of Columbia's downtown churches. The preschool is located within First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. It has four, fully equipped preschool classrooms and can handle as many as 50 students, from age 2 until they go to kindergarten.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Graves |Mary Bell
Columbia is welcoming a variety of stores and restaurants to the city - some of which are recent additions and some of which are returning - and bidding farewell to a few in-person locations. Here's a look at some of the new or improved businesses:
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Claire Nguyen |Hannah Graves |Mary Bell
By Claire Nguyen/Missourian,Hannah Graves,Mary McCue Bell Attendees at an Indigenous Peoples' Day event learned about traditional Native American practices, from the powwow to handmade headdresses. For the third year in a row, Columbia College, in collaboration with its Stafford Library, its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Daniel Boone Regional Library, hosted a presentation to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
komu.com | Hannah Graves
Attendees at an Indigenous Peoples' Day event learned about traditional Native American practices, including powwows and handmade headdresses. For the third year, Columbia College, in collaboration with Stafford Library, the college's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Daniel Boone Regional Library, hosted a presentation to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
missouribusinessalert.com | Hannah Graves
Missouri disaster relief workers are continuing efforts in dispersing aid across the southeast region in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Residents in the area — especially near Asheville, North Carolina — continue to face critical hazards from food and water shortages, severe flooding, power outages and property damage. The Associated Press reported that the death toll has reached 132 deaths as of 5 p.m. but is expected to continue to rise as rescue and recovery teams progress.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
news-journal.com | Hannah Graves
Missouri disaster relief workers are continuing efforts in dispersing aid across the southeast region in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Residents in the area — especially near Asheville, North Carolina — continue to face critical hazards from food and water shortages, severe flooding, power outages and property damage. The Associated Press reported that the death toll has reached 132 deaths as of 5 p.m. but is expected to continue to rise as rescue and recovery teams progress.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Graves |Mary Bell
By Hannah Graves,Mary McCue Bell Missouri disaster relief workers are continuing efforts in dispersing aid across the southeast region in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Residents in the area - especially near Asheville, North Carolina - continue to face critical hazards from food and water shortages, severe flooding, power outages and property damage.
