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Mizzou Talent Show presents skits, songs and dances for Homecoming
By Jessie Zhao/Missourian,Sara Williams/Missourian,Amy Schaffer/Missourian,Mia Fleischer The Mizzou Homecoming Talent Show will feature skits from Greek Life organizations, local talent acts, songs, dances and more Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 in the Missouri Theatre. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show is scheduled to run from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Eldon looks to stay undefeated in rivalry game vs. Osage
By Amy Schaffer/Missourian,Michael Stamps,Dylan Heinrich The two best teams in Class 3 District 4 football - the 3-0 Eldon Mustangs and the 2-1 Osage Indians - face off in a Week 4 game at Eldon at 7 p.m. The Indians have won the last three matchups between the two teams. Eldon has handled business with ease this season, most recently taking down Owensville 13-8. They also had a 62-0 win over Versailles and a 15-14 win over Fulton.
MU Talent Show provides Homecoming entertainment for all
The MU Homecoming Talent Show will be held Oct. 14-16 this year in Jesse Auditorium, showcasing skits, dance sequences, musical segments and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night, and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.
Mid-Missouri farmers fight drought with hope in sustainability
While images of searing hot weather and summertime conditions might come to mind with the word "drought," farmers in mid-Missouri do not get a break from the challenges of drought during colder seasons.
Mid-Missouri farmers fight drought with hope in sustainability
While images of searing hot weather and summertime conditions might come to mind with the word "drought," farmers in mid-Missouri do not get a break from the challenges of drought during colder seasons. Several, local farmers use innovative techniques to protect their livelihoods and the environment during these conditions. Driving along gravel roads in rural Missouri, it's common to pass by fields of cattle.
Mid-Missouri farmers fight drought with hope in sustainability
While images of searing hot weather and summertime conditions might come to mind with the word "drought," farmers in mid-Missouri do not get a break from the challenges of drought during colder seasons. Almost 95% of Missouri counties are in a drought, according to the . Most of mid-Missouri will stay in "drought remains but improves" conditions until January, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said.
MU club hockey brings life to the ice
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Farmers adopt practices that improve their land, support environment Original
On a small farm near Laddonia, Brian Willott waded through fields of dried corn stalks that had already been crushed into the ground. He had just finished harvesting his corn and soybeans and was preparing his empty fields to plant cover crops, which will hold his soil together and replenish its nutrients over the winter. Willott is among a new generation of farmers working to make their operations more environmentally friendly.
Allene Gremaud, Avery Carter, Holden Ringer, Iliac Popescu, Jackson Hotaling and David Iseman cook dinner together
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Matt Fetterly points out potential walking routes
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Adventurer Holden Ringer stops in Columbia during walk across U.S.
When Holden Ringer began his trek from La Push, Washington to Washington, D.C. in March, he was bald. Roughly 8 months, 7 states and around 2,000 miles later, Ringer — whose hair is now chin-length — made it to Columbia. The 25-year-old caught his first glimpse of the city Wednesday afternoon. After traversing the Katy Trail on the heels of last week's cold and rain, Ringer had a warm place to sleep in Columbia resident Matt Fetterly's home that night.
Changes loom for affordable housing residents
Molly Johnson, who has lived in the same wheelchair-accessible unit at the Park Avenue low-income housing development for over a decade, would move out tomorrow if she could. Renovation plans by Columbia Housing Authority may soon give her that chance to move — and upgrade her living conditions.
Touch-a-Truck event offers sensory-friendly fun
Touch-a-Truck, a free, inclusive event put on by Columbia Parks and Recreation, took place Wednesday in Cosmo Park. The goal of the event was to create a fun and accommodating environment for families with children with sensory issues. The third year of Touch-a-Truck brought in roughly 20 to 30 parents, children and emergency workers in attendence. On a partly cloudy fall day, families were welcomed with smiles from tow truck drivers, EMTs and firefighters.
MU unveils the first fully electric, autonomous tractor in the Midwest
MU rolled out its first all-electric, autonomous tractor Tuesday, calling it a “revolutionary piece of technology” that could pioneer new agricultural practices and make farming more efficient and sustainable. The Monarch MK-V tractor, bought with grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is the Midwest’s first fully autonomous tractor, according to Christopher Daubert, dean of the MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
Families meet adoptable dogs and animal friends at Pierpont General Store
Families arrived at Pierpont General Store Sunday where groups of animals, including adoptable dogs, were waiting outside to greet them. The event, called Pups, Pints and Petting Zoo, was hosted by the general store and held in collaboration with Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue and Creekside Pet Center. The event's primary purpose was to encourage dog adoptions from Unchained Melodies, a volunteer-based dog rescue.
Annual Coin, Currency & Collectibles Show comes to Columbia
Collectors and coin enthusiasts came to buy and sell memorabilia at the Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center in Columbia. Some tables included coins and currency and others included miscellaneous items such as sports cards and comics. The event started on Saturday morning and continued on Sunday. Aaron Salsman, owner of Midwest Rare Coins & Collectibles, organized the event. Salsman said interest in metal and coin collecting grew during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'A rootin' tootin' good time': Cattlemen Days Rodeo roundup
Horses, trucks and a trolley lined up Saturday morning in front of the Ashland Optimist Club to celebrate the Cattlemen Days Rodeo. The two-day annual event allows attendees to watch professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in activities such as saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and barrel racing. The series of events began Friday with live music and a rodeo performance. Saturday’s agenda included a parade, children’s activity, live music and final rodeo performance.
Sacred Heart celebrates Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Original
It was still dark out when Catholics in Columbia began singing Monday morning to la Virgen de Guadalupe, the name for the Mexican apparition of the Virgin Mary. It is said the Virgin appeared to an indigenous man named Juan Diego multiple times in December 1531. The belief is he saw the Virgin on the Hill of Tepeyac, near Mexico City, where a church was built in her honor. Pope John Paul II canonized Juan Diego in 2002, making him the first indigenous American Catholic saint.
A handmade shrine to the Virgin Mary
LEFT: A handmade shrine to the Virgin Mary, decorated with cacti, succulents, roses and figurines, sits next to the altar on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia. The church celebrated Día de la Virgen de la Guadalupe all day, holding a 5:30 a.m. service and a heavily-attended 6 p.m. mass. RIGHT: Victoria Lopez, top, attempts to get children dancing and clapping during the mass’s closing song on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia.
Cross bearer Mario Cortes waits outside
LEFT: Cross bearer Mario Cortes waits outside Sacred Heart Catholic Church before leading a procession of dancers and singers inside on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia. “I didn’t really know where I was going,” he later said with a smile. RIGHT: A “matachines” dancer wearing a traditional Mexican headpiece waits outside before the Día de la Virgen de la Guadalupe mass begins on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia.
A “matachines” dancer heads back into the service
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Hickman's 'Legally Blonde' emphasizes empowerment of women
We know the story: Elle Woods, a shiny-blond sorority girl from California, enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Instead, she develops a passion for the law while successfully defending a sister Delta Nu alumna in a murder trial.
Sights of the first snow in Columbia
After four record breaking high temperatures in early November, Columbia and mid-Missouri residents saw the first snow of the season on Monday night. Flurries continued into Tuesday morning. Temperatures are excepted to remain cold throughout the week, according to a weather report from KOMU 8 News, with lows in the 10s and 20s.
City recycling services fall short of its potential
Recycling efforts are increasingly being hampered by contamination that has risen since the advent of the city’s blue recycling bags, according to Columbia Recovery Superintendent Nicholas Paul. On a recent tour of the city’s Material Recovery Facility at 5700 Peabody Road, Paul pointed out how the improper mixing of materials impacts the recycling effort.
MU NORML executive director Anna Poppe, left, and Mid-Mo NORML legal advisory board member Lance Lenau
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Attorney Dan Viets hangs a sign with Rachel Bragg
Attorney Dan Viets, left, and High Profile Dispensary assistant manager Rachel Bragg hang up a “Missouri NORML” sign on Tuesday at Grand Cru in Columbia. Viets has led Mid-Mo NORML, or the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, through both the 2018 campaign to legalize medical marijuana and this year’s campaign to legalize the drug recreationally.
Southern Indiana guard Isaiah Swope tries to keep the ball from Missouri’s Kaleb Brown
Southern Indiana guard Isaiah Swope tries to keep the ball from Missouri guard Kaleb Brown on Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. This was Southern Indiana's first time playing in
Missouri fans reach out their arms to catch candy
Missouri fans reach out their arms to catch candy being thrown into the crowd Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. During timeouts, entertainment from dance performances to t-shirt tosses filled
DeAndre Gholston takes a deep breath before shooting a penalty shot
Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston takes a deep breath before shooting a free throw against Southern Indiana on Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Gholston was 2 for 4 on free-throw
DeAndre Gholston, center, fights for a loose ball
Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston, center, fights for a loose ball Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Gholston had three steals in the Tigers' 97-91 win against Southern Indiana.
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates yells to his players
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates yells to his players in a game against Southern Indiana on Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. This is Gates's first year at Missouri after
Tigers force 22 turnovers in win over Screaming Eagles
Missouri basketball beat Southern Indiana 97-91 in their first game of the season on Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The Tigers survived a second-half downpour from the Screaming Eagles, who shot 82.2% from 3 in the second half after shooting only 7% from deep in the first. Missouri, however, dominated on defense, forcing 22 turnovers. Their next game will be against Penn on Friday in Mizzou Arena.
D'Moi Hodge hangs on the rim
Missouri's D'Moi Hodge hangs on the rim after dunking the ball in a game against Southern Indiana on Monday at the Mizzou Area in Columbia. The Tigers won 97-91 in
Kobe Brown goes up for a basket
Missouri senior Kobe Brown goes up for a basket Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Brown is one of three returning Missouri players on the team.
Oak Spirit Sanctuary continues to welcome all members of Columbia area
When the full moon rose, so did Oak Spirit Sanctuary. Oak Spirit Sanctuary (OSS), a non-denominational 501(c)(3) pagan church, held its monthly lunar gathering and ritual on Saturday, Oct. 8, on its land in Boonville, Mo. As members dressed in capes and hoodies alike drove through the church’s 160 acres of lush, forested hills toward the main gathering site, OSS board member Madeline Wright prepared the ritual circle. A key component: her drums.
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The Rock Bridge High School student section
The Rock Bridge High School student section watches Ella Swindle, foreground, play on Monday at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia. Swindle, who has committed to the University of Texas after graduation, will play in the Under Armor Next All-America game in January.
Parker Brown plays a game of catch while tailgating before MU’s game against
Parker Brown plays a game of catch while tailgating before Missouri's game against Vanderbilt University on Saturday at MU in Columbia. Vanderbilt currently holds the longest losing streak against Power
Kent Cook, left, and Gerry Henggler grill outside of the Newman Center on
Kent Cook, left, and Gerry Henggler grill outside of the Newman Center on Saturday at MU. "I'm one of those people who came here to go to school and never
MU fans tailgate near Jesse Hall on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at MU in Columbia.
MU fans tailgate near Jesse Hall on Saturday at MU in Columbia. As the afternoon approached 3 p.m., the tailgating crowd thinned to head to the stadium.
Roman Leaphart glances over his shoulder
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Carrie Elliott, left, and Phillip Alig watch the skeleton of the sunken steamboat appear on their computer monitors mapping the riverbed
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Ty Helmuth drives the research boat as Phillip Alig and Carrie Elliott prepare their equipment for gathering sonar data
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New details emerge about shipwreck near Boonville
BOONVILLE — With the sun shining brightly overhead and strong wind whistling through the sides of two boats on the Missouri River, a crew of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers sped down the river to revisit a recently discovered shipwreck site near Boonville early Thursday morning. Geologist Carrie Elliott and biologist Ty Helmuth made the accidental discovery in June when they were on the river to image the river bottom as part of the USGS Comprehensive Sturgeon Research Project.
Hickman freshman Amiyah Lockett pitches
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Jordanne Steuck, 19, scales up one of the most advanced routes in Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Jordanne Steuck, 19, scales up one of the most advanced routes in Horseshoe Canyon Ranch on Sept. 9 in Jasper, Ark. “It’s not just competing to get a harder grade than somebody else,” Steuck said. “It’s like, ‘Oh my god, you did something that you haven’t done before and I’m so proud of you for that.’ That’s just the climbing world in general, but Mizzou is very family-based like that.”
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