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Mid-Missouri Peaceworks (a local nonprofit) will hold its Walk for the Climate on Sept.

20 from Courthouse Plaza where local climate leaders speak at 1 p.m. and a 5K walk begins about 2 p.m., inviting everyone to join for action on climate change.

The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is hosting its 31st annual Score Against Hunger fundraiser today during the Mizzou vs Troy football game, as volunteers roam tailgating areas to collect donations (supporting neighbors facing food insecurity).

A local disability rights activist honors her daughter Renesmee “Nessie” Keller — her memory inspires efforts to educate the community on disability inclusion and organ donation.

New owners of three properties near the corner of Eight and Lyon Streets plan to redevelop the lots for either four-plex units or combined one-family attached units — proposals outlined in a letter to the city.

Columbia College auctioned nine properties in June for roughly $2 million.

Mizzou golfers Addie Dobson and Melanie Walker received a temporary restraining order last Friday that lets them play a fifth year.

They filed their challenge on Sept. 14 and their hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. at Boone County Courthouse, with their next tournament on Sept. 21.

Fourth graders from Columbia Public Schools took a boat ride along the Missouri River during Missouri River Days at Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort and Marina south of Columbia — safety instructors gave them life jacket training and each student received an America the Beautiful Pass for access to federal parks.

Corbin Rodenberg fell from Harpo’s rooftop in August and remains in critical condition on a ventilator after his mother saw him open his eyes on Friday (a hopeful sign as the community prays for his recovery).

The city announced Friday that it will host the State Boys and Girls Basketball Championships and Wrestling Championships through 2031, adding to events like the Cross Country Championships and State Music Festival.

This effort, led by local groups & supported by community sponsors, boosts Columbia's tourism.