The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released its annual maternal mortality report Wednesday, finding cardiovascular diseases and mental health conditions caused most pregnancy-related deaths from 2019 to 2023 (Black women's risk was 2.5 times higher and 79% of deaths were preventable).
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On Wednesday, dozens of Columbia residents gathered at the State Historical Society of Missouri to read the Declaration of Independence in an event celebrating America’s 250th birthday — part of the Show-Me America 250 festivities. Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and other community figures took part.
Columbia nonprofits Habitat for Humanity and COMO CraftCycle will celebrate one year of their creative reuse partnership with an event starting at 3 p.m. Friday, July 10 at Habitat ReStore (1305 Business Loop 70 E) that features a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. and community activities.
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