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Columbia
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first annual Onesie Pub Crawl, sponsored by The District + Ironic Event, begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday, with stops at Magnolia’s Whisky & Wine, Broadway Brewery, Vault, and Eastside Tavern OR On The Rocks where participants can scan a QR code at each stop for a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards. Inside Columbia
- ➤ Columbia shelters are preparing for dangerously cold winter weather; Harbor House has stocked coats, jackets, scarves and food and is asking for donations (boots, gloves and coffee), while Room at the Inn COMO will remain open this weekend for overnight guests. KOMU 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia Farmers Market vendor fair will give new and prospective vendors expert help on Feb. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the heated MU Health Care Pavilion at Agriculture Park + vendors must operate within 50 miles to join the market. Columbia Daily Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Low-income households in Columbia can apply for free True/False Film Fest passes until Feb. 6 through a collaboration between the Ragtag Film Society and Parks and Recreation; pass reservations open Feb. 21, and winners pick up passes at Sager Reeves Gallery beginning March 4 (call 573-874-7460 for details). KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boone Regional Beekeepers Association hosts a beginner class on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Animal Science Research Center (920 E. Campus Drive) where participants learn hive assembly and bee basics; attendees receive a book, snacks, and membership with fees starting at $80. Inside Columbia
- ➤ Columbia College marked 175 years of excellence last Thursday with a Charter Day celebration featuring a welcome from the Spirit Squad, a performance by the Jane Froman Singers, and remarks by history professor Dr. Brad Lookingbill and Dr. Sandra Hamar (noting nearly 100,000 alums), as many wore navy and silver. KRCG
- ➤ The CPS board is reviewing student transfer rules that would allow transfers only for good cause. Parents will not be able to transfer students for convenience+ or to keep peer groups together. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Columbia Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee discussed a proposal for a Youth Restorative Justice Pilot Program that would let youth offenders access emotional, mental health and family supports without a juvenile record as the office seeks input from Columbia Public Schools and the Juvenile Justice Center. KOMU 8
- ➤ Southern Boone voters will decide on a $4 million school bond on April 7 for school upgrades — which include parking lot and HVAC improvements — without a tax-rate increase. The bond proposal follows months of planning by the board, staff and facilities committee. KOMU 8
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Missouri Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Game
1-3 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check ticket prices — Watch the University of Oklahoma take on the Missouri Tigers in an exciting college basketball matchup.
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Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
5-7 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Free trial available — Experience exciting college basketball as Texas A&M takes on Missouri in this SEC showdown.
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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Tickets from $116 — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Columbia, MO.
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Dance Mix at Capital Ritz
7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Entry fee applies — Experience an evening of diverse dancing styles to a lively mix of music.
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Basics of Industrial Sewing Workshop
10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to work with industrial sewing machines and create a tote bag while mastering essential techniques.
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Family Story Time
10-11 a.m. — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes and stories designed for families with children ages birth to 5.
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Baby & Toddler Time
10-11 a.m. — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Bond with your little one through books, songs, and play.
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Florida Gators vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Gymnastics
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Hearnes Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Gators as they take on the Tigers in an exciting gymnastics showdown.
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Find Fiona with Nightstand
8-10 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the emotional melodies of Nightstand's latest single.
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Mizzou Women's Basketball vs Georgia
3-5 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check out the fierce competition as Mizzou takes on Georgia in women's basketball.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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