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Fans of musician Dave Dearnley will remember him Saturday in a quiet tribute
By Leanne Tippett Mosby/Missourian,By Raphael Sternadori A remembrance for local musician Dave Dearnley will be held Saturday evening at Cooper's Landing, where the stage will be dark to acknowledge his absence. He and his band, The Daves, had been scheduled to play at the venue that night, but he died early on the morning of July 6.
School Board member David Seamon listens as Columbia Public Schools Superintendent answers his questions (copy)
Leanne Tippett Mosby Leanne is a second-year graduate student at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, emphasizing in photojournalism.
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A sign on the entrance of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop's downtown location
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Scientists hope to bring endangered freshwater mussels back from the brink Original
In the early 1990s, James Kunz was living along the Illinois River when a friend told him they could collect freshwater mussels and sell them to a broker for $2 apiece. The mussels were being collected for their shells, and their ultimate destination was the cultured pearl industry. While Kunz and his friend were just interested in a little extra spending money, other collectors were more serious. Aquatic biologist James Kunz explains the system for rearing freshwater mussels Nov.
Firmly rooted: Liz Graznak makes a name for herself in organic farming
It’s early morning, the time of day when the eastern sky begins to brighten but before the sun peeks over the distant tree line. Liz and Katie Graznak’s household is already a whirlwind of activity as they get their children ready for the day. Katie hurries out the door toting 1-year-old Ellowyn on her back with Sylvia, 7, in tow. They’re embarking on the daily trek to town for work and school.
Breathe a little easier: 50 years of the Clean Air Act
In October 1948, a killer crept through the streets of Donora, Pennsylvania, and took the lives of 20 people. The killer was not human; it was the suffocating fog of polluted air that spewed from local factories. The Donora smog increased awareness of air pollution problems caused by nationwide industrial growth. In 1955, Congress enacted a series of laws culminating in the first comprehensive federal law that addressed air pollution. Fifteen years later, the Clean Air Act became law on Dec.
College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
KeShon Russell recounts COVID-19 safety measures in place Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in North Hall on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Mo. Russell, resident assistant, said they have been going through a lot of training to ensure they understand the expectations for student conduct and interaction.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ragtag celebrates 20th birthday
Ragtag Cinema celebrated its 20th birthday with a car-centered event featuring “roadside attractions,” music and a drive-in movie. Attendees registered and picked up directions and information at Ragtag Cinema and made other stops to gather picnic baskets, have photos taken and get advice from the Advice Machine. The journey concluded at Roby Farm with music and movies. Loose Loose played an hour and a half set while attendees picnicked near their cars.
Diptych
LEFT: A monarch butterfly caterpillar eats a milkweed leaf Aug. 5, at Prairie Garden Trust near New Bloomfield. Prairie Garden Trust became a nonprofit foundation in 2010. Lorna Domke is the president/director, and Henry Domke is the vice president. CENTER: A deer and her twin fawns Aug. 5, at Prairie Garden Trust near New Bloomfield. Herb and Joan Domke began converting fescue fields to native grasses and flowers in 1986 with the help of Mervin Wallace.
PHOTO GALLERY: Behind the scenes of Armchair Telethon
Armchair Telethon held the Downtown Columbia Virtual Telethon on Saturday to benefit local Columbia businesses. The telethon was livestreamed over Facebook and YouTube. People wanting to contribute could purchase gift certificates online from the participating local businesses. The event featured eight hours of entertainment and discussions with local business leaders.
Missouri wildflower specialist creating a lasting, inspiring legacy
Mervin Wallace consults with Laura Jacob on Nov. 14, at Missouri Wildflowers Nursery in Brazito. Jacob is preparing greenhouse five for the winter. Leanne Tippett Mosby/Missourian From the time he was 10, Mervin Wallace knew he was a plant person. As a child, Wallace would watch his mother in the garden, and she would teach him about plants. As a young man, Wallace majored in biology in college and studied botany for a year in graduate school.
PHOTO GALLERY: High school sports begin practices
Several area high schools began holding practices and tryouts for a number of sports Monday, including football, golf, tennis, softball, cross country, soccer, volleyball, cheer and swimming and diving. Hickman volleyball tryouts drew about 40 to 50 hopefuls. J.D. Estes, the diving coach for Battle, Hickman and Rock Bridge, said they have only two divers signed up among the three schools. Estes is hopeful there will be more interest as the school year approaches.
Sara Humm picks up her preordered bagels from Goldie's on Monday at Pizza Tree
Sara Humm picks up preordered bagels Monday at the Pizza Tree window in downtown Columbia. Amanda Rainey and Sarah Medcalf started the new business, Goldie’s Bagels, as a pop-up. Customers placed online orders Sunday for pickup between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Monday. The goal is to open a brick-and-mortar location. For now, it will operate once a week taking orders online for pickup.
PHOTO GALLERY: Peaceworks commemorates 75th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
Peaceworks held its 34th annual commemoration of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Saturday at the Stephens Lake Park Gordon Shelter. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the bombings. The annual event normally includes a potluck, but due to concerns about COVID-19, the potluck was canceled. About 40 people attended the free event. Those assembled heard from several speakers and later floated candle-lit decorated lanterns on the lake.
PHOTO GALLERY: Battle High School graduation
Graduates and guests assembled at 9 a.m. for the first of four graduation ceremonies held Sunday at Battle High School. Graduates walked across the stage at the school’s performing arts center to receive their diplomas and congratulatory elbow bumps from school officials. The school split graduates and their guests into groups to attend the ceremonies, which allowed space at each ceremony for social distancing.
PHOTO GALLERY: The naked babies become fully clothed graduates
Hickman High School held graduation ceremonies Saturday in the school gymnasium. In order to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines, graduates were assigned to one of three ceremonies occurring at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. Graduates were allowed two tickets each for guests to attend the ceremony inside the gymnasium and two additional tickets for guests to watch a live feed from an overflow area.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hickman seniors graduate during three ceremonies
Hickman High School held graduation ceremonies Saturday in the school gymnasium. In order to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines, graduates were assigned to one of three ceremonies occurring at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. Graduates were allowed two tickets each for guests to attend the ceremony inside the gymnasium and two additional tickets for guests to watch a live feed from an overflow area.
From left, brothers Mike Miller and Lionelle Miller busk
From left, brothers Mike Miller and Lionelle Miller busk July 4 on Broadway at Ninth Street. Known as the Band of Brothers, they have been playing downtown during the months of March through November nearly every weekend for six years. Lionelle estimates that pre-COVID-19, they had only missed about six or seven weekends. The Miller brothers have welcomed other musicians into the band at various times, with the longest-serving and most frequent third member being Mike del Rosario.
Band of Brothers diptych
LEFT: Lionelle Miller plays his Yamaha electric keyboard July 12 on Broadway at Ninth Street. Miller has been playing for over 30 years and started the Band of Brothers busker band after observing other street musicians. “It looked like fun,” said Miller. “So the next weekend I grabbed my keyboard and went out and played.” Miller later asked his brother Mike to join him. RIGHT: Mike Miller plays his Fender Stratocaster electric guitar July 4 in downtown Columbia.
PHOTO GALLERY: Reggae in Alley A
Stacy Self of WildysWorld held the RISE UP Reggae Block Friday in downtown’s Alley A. The event featured roots reggae music, flow artists and a collaborative painting experience. According to Self, she will be closing the door at the WildysWorld downtown location at the end of July and “transitioning to a traveling Art Experience” during the pandemic. Stacy Self, also known as Wildy, holds a block party Stacy Self, also known as Wildy, holds a block party Friday in Alley A, downtown Columbia.
PHOTO GALLERY: A family-friendly Christmas in July drag show
Nclusion Plus held two drag performances Saturday at Stephens Lake Park’s Reichmann Pavilion. The 4 p.m. show was family-friendly and the 7 p.m. show was for 18 and older and included dinner. The shows had a “Christmas in July” theme and were sponsored by the Laser Clinic and Liberty Family Medicine. Nclusion Plus was formed by a group of former patrons of the Yin Yang Night Club after the club closed earlier this year.
A sign notifies customers of temporary closure at Kaldi’s Coffee
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PHOTO GALLERY: Hams on display
The Boone County Fair ham show committee held an auction for the 18 hams Saturday at the Hallsville Community Fairgrounds Lemone Building. The hams auctioned had scored between 93 and 96 points in a judging earlier in the day. The grand champion ham, cured by Nicole Sjostrand, 16, brought the highest price at $2,200. The remaining hams were sold at prices ranging from $650 to $1,650. Wes Tiemann served as auctioneer.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hams on parade
The ham show and auction, which is normally part of the Boone County Fair, was held Saturday despite the cancellation of the overall fair. The contest was open to youth ages 5 to 21. Entrants dropped their hams off at the Lemone Building of the Hallsville Community Fairgrounds for judging. MU associate professor of food science Andrew Clarke served as judge, evaluating the hams' overall eye appeal, outside color, fitting, trim, firmness, meatiness and aroma.
PHOTO GALLERY: Plant sale for Henry Kirklin
Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe owner Leigh Lockhart held a plant sale to benefit the Henry Kirklin Black Farmer Scholarship Fund. Lockhart grew the plants from cuttings taken from plants in her business, which she did while it was closed for two months because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Columbia Farmers Market, the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Farms and Communities started the fund to support Black farmers. More information can be found at columbiaurbanag.org.
PHOTO GALLERY: Plant sale for Henry Kirkland
Main Squeeze Natural Café owner Leigh Lockhart held a plant sale to benefit the Henry Kirkland Black Farmer Scholarship Fund. Lockhart grew the plants from cuttings taken from plants in her business, which she did while the café was closed for two months due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Columbia Farmer’s Market, the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Farms and Communities started the fund to support Black farmers. More information can be found at columbiaurbanag.org.
Jon Klaas attends the rally opposing the mask ordinance
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PHOTO GALLERY: Public opinion heard on mask ordinance
Around 50 people opposed a proposed mask ordinance at a rally before the Columbia City Council meeting Monday in front of the Columbia Municipal Building. As the meeting began, many of the rallygoers attended the council meeting, and others in favor of the ordinance also attended. After hearing details about the proposed ordinance from city staff, Mayor Brian Treece invited public comment. Several residents lined up to testify both in favor, and in opposition, to the proposed ordinance.
PHOTO GALLERY: Local churches host March for Black Lives
Around 100 protesters gathered for a March for Black Lives on Saturday at the James T. Scott memorial plaque in the MKT Trail Plaza. Protesters marched to the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus, the city municipal building at Eighth Street and Broadway, the Boone County Courthouse, the Nora Stewart Memorial Nursery School, and the Columbia Police Department.
PHOTO GALLERY: Children parade down Russell Boulevard
Residents of the Russell Boulevard neighborhood participated in the 9th Annual Children’s Parade Saturday, which went north on Russell Boulevard, from Russell Boulevard Elementary School to Sappington Drive. Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. Shawn Brazas led the parade to keep participants safe. After the parade, neighbors had refreshments and engaged in conversation. Parade co-founder Joelle Quoirin started the event to promote community building.
PHOTO GALLERY: Pierpont Café and Bar opens
Customers can now get food and drink and relax in an outdoor seating area at the Pierpont Café and Bar. The new additions at the Pierpont General Store opened Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available from the café. Beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks are available from the bar. Owners Jed and Brandy Taylor, who purchased the Pierpont General Store in August 2019, hope to host live music every Saturday.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fireworks displays delight viewers
Columbia held its annual Fire in the Sky event Saturday at Cosmo-Bethel Park. This year, the event featured only fireworks. Normally, the event also has entertainment and activities, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the park was closed to visitors. The display lasted approximately 20 minutes and reached heights of 300 to 600 feet to make them visible to as many surrounding residences as possible. Last year’s display reached heights of 200 to 300 feet.
PHOTO GALLERY: Churches reopen for worship with safety precautions
Churches throughout Columbia began instituting safety precautions Sunday, as they reopen after being closed since March due to COVID-19. Sacred Heart Catholic Church opened on Tuesday, May 5; Missouri United Methodist Church reopened on Sunday, June 21; and The Crossing opened on Sunday, June 28. Both Missouri United Methodist Church and The Crossing livestream their services. Sacred Hearth Catholic Church records Mass and posts it online for parishioners to view.
Cyclists cross the new bridge over Hinkson Creek on Monday on the Shepard to Rollins Trail
Cyclists cross the new bridge over Hinkson Creek on Monday on the Shepard to Rollins Trail. Emery Sapp & Sons started construction Nov. 1, and the trail is now open for use. The trail connects the east end of Rollins Street with the Bluffdale Drive cul-de-sac. The trail features include a 10-foot-wide concrete trail and a prefabricated bridge, approximately 100 yards long, spanning Hinkson Creek.
PHOTO GALLERY: Black Lives Matter protests through downtown Columbia
A couple hundred protesters gathered at the Boone County Courthouse amphitheater at 3 p.m. Sunday for a Black Lives Matter event featuring speakers and a march. The event marked nearly one month since protests began in Columbia, sparked by the death of George Floyd on Memorial Day at the hands of Minneapolis police.
PHOTO GALLERY: The junior athletes of rodeo compete
The Missouri High School Rodeo Association held its Junior Division finals June 26-28 in Ashland. The Junior High Division is comprised of sixth- through eighth-grade boys and girls. The events Saturday included bareback steer riding, boys and girls breakaway, calf roping, ribbon roping, goat tying, chute dogging, saddle bronc steer ride, pole bending, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Winners were to be announced Sunday.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tolton graduates get their moment to shine
Graduates of Fr. Tolton Catholic High School participated in a graduation ceremony Friday at Fr. Tolton Catholic High School. Graduates and their guests arrived in 5-minute increments over the course of the afternoon and the school limited each graduate to six guests to allow enough space for social distancing. Participants walked across the stage as Tim A. Scherrer, academic dean, read their names, and Principal Gwenn Roche presented the graduates with their diplomas.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cancelled Fourth of July plans spark a boom in fireworks sales
As the COVID-19 pandemic forces the cancellation of Fourth of July plans, the amount of sales for fireworks has increased. More people are looking to have their own fun with fireworks in lieu of bigger organized displays. A sign outside of the Bob's Fireworks tent at their Rock Bridge location encouraged people to do their shopping earlier to avoid large crowds on July 3-4.
PHOTO GALLERY: Canceled Fourth of July plans spark a boom in fireworks sales
As the COVID-19 pandemic forces the cancellation of Fourth of July plans, the amount of sales for fireworks has increased. More people are looking to have their own fun with fireworks in lieu of bigger organized displays. A sign outside of the Bob's Fireworks tent at its Rock Bridge location encouraged people to do their shopping earlier to avoid large crowds on July 3-4.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Ragtag and Rose reopen with restrictions
Ragtag Cinema and the Rose Music Hall reopened to the public over the weekend. Ragtag reopened with screening of "Do The Right Thing" and "Singin' In The Rain". The Rose Park at Rose Music Hall played host to The Daves who played their set for happy hour Saturday. The Daves play The Daves play Saturday in Rose Park at Rose Music Hall. The venue worked with the city of Columbia to put safety measures in place in light of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. “This space feels safe.
PHOTO GALLERY: Urban Empowerment Ministries surprises members with car parade
Members of Urban Empowerment Ministries organized a car parade on Sunday, June 14, 2020, to visit the homes of several members who have been isolated. The church has been holding virtual services for the last three months due to concerns about COVID-19. Church member Nakeita Stewart came up with the idea of a car parade and Lesli Woods helped organize it. Parade participants delivered gifts to several members homes as a way to show support and encouragement.
PHOTO GALLERY: Protests continue in downtown Columbia despite smaller numbers
Protesters gathered for an event billed as “Birth of a Revolution” on Sunday evening at MU’s Francis Quadrangle. The event featured several speakers and a voter registration table. Participants were handed a flyer with a list of demands related to policing, a call to protect and fund black institutions, and the names and numbers of state and local elected officials.
PHOTO GALLERY: Albert-Oakland Aquatic Center reopens
The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opened Friday. The center normally opens on Memorial Day but this year's opening was delayed due to COVID-19 concerns. A reduced number of patrons were allowed in for two separate 2-hour sessions, with a half hour break in between to allow for staff to disinfect surfaces. Signs reminding patrons to maintain social distancing were placed in prominent locations around the pool area.
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League baseball and softball kicks off
The Diamond Council of Columbia kicked off its baseball and softball season on Monday at Antimi Sports Complex. Established in 1963, the council provides opportunities for youth of various ages to play sports. The start of the season was delayed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elle Bruemmer, 9, takes her turn at bat Elle Bruemmer, 9, takes her turn at bat Monday at Antimi Sports Complex. Bruemmer was playing for The Wanted 10U.
PHOTO GALLERY: Protests against racism, police brutality continue for sixth straight day
Multiple groups of protesters gathered Saturday evening in downtown Columbia to protest police brutality. One group started at the Boone County Courthouse and the other at the Keyhole monument at Eighth Street and Broadway, but the two groups eventually united.
PHOTO GALLERY: Black Lives Matter hosts police reform rally
Participants gathered Sunday at Boone County Courthouse for a protest rally and march. One of several events sparked by the death of George Floyd, Sunday’s rally and march drew a large crowd despite the intense heat and high humidity. Protesters heard from speakers and then marched a lengthy route in a wide circle around downtown before returning to the courthouse to hear more speakers.
PHOTO GALLERY: Stop the Cuts rally draws a crowd
Approximately 100 people gathered at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the MU Tradition Plaza for a “Stop the Cuts” rally to protest outsourcing or privatization of MU custodial and landscaping services. Rally participants heard from several speakers and engaged in call and response chants.
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