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Columbia
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kitchen Grill & Games is a new community hotspot with indoor and outdoor pickleball courts (plus an ice rink and restaurant) that draws all ages for business meetings, games, and family gatherings; the versatile venue, located between Columbia and Ashland, has been in operation since January 2025. COMO Magazine
- ➤ Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a volunteer run group that delivers new twin sized beds and bedding to Columbia children in need. The nonprofit, started by Community United Methodist Church in March 2024, hosts seven bed building days yearly to build and deliver beds shortly after applications are received. COMO Magazine
- ➤ City officials will ask for public input on converting a 2.5-mile stretch along Paris Road (from Rogers Street to East Brown Station Road) into a public trail using railbanking as seen at Katy Trail State Park. An open house will be held on Feb. 12 at City Hall. ABC 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ This fall, Nordstrom Rack will open its first Columbia location at Shoppes at Stadium, offering discounted clothing, jewelry, accessories & home goods as the third Missouri site. Inside Columbia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new feature celebrates why locals love Columbia, highlighting downtown eateries, creative arts, local parks, and cultural events that bring together longtime residents + college students. The piece uses local voices to capture COMO’s vibrant spirit. COMO Magazine
- ➤ A city council member shared her favorite things about Columbia in a February issue that highlighted local events from community celebrations to neighborhood dining. Her reflections underscore how everyday moments bring residents together — a snapshot of the city's vibrant culture. COMO Magazine
- ➤ Columbia’s Walnut Street complex evolved from a 1920s grocery hub into a vibrant community space where speakeasies and art markets gave way to modern businesses like Wishflour Bakery planning future baking classes and workshops (celebrating a rich local heritage). COMO Magazine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren Missouri has begun upgrading the natural gas infrastructure in Columbia's East Campus starting Feb. 2 (using modern polyethylene and trenchless technology in three phases through the fall). The project coordinates with MDOT, the city, and the University to manage traffic and brief service interruptions. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MoDOT will repair potholes on I-70 east of Columbia during intermittent lane closures from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily until Friday + drivers are advised to slow down and buckle up. KOMU 8
- ➤ A power outage disrupted Columbia Regional Airport operations Tuesday as power loss in southern Boone County cut services + online flight updates. Crews restored power by 1:40 p.m. after outages began at noon, affecting about 16 members south of Ashland as shown by Boone Electric’s map. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The fire department began carrying EpiPens on every ladder truck in January to treat severe allergic reactions quickly, and it will launch a paramedic pilot program in March at Stations 2 and 5 with city-funded equipment & training to enhance on-scene care. ABC 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mizzou women will play Arkansas on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Fayetteville—Coach Kellie Harper said the team is getting ready for the contest. ABC 17
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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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Family Story Time
10-11 AM — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Rhymes and stories await families with children ages birth to 5.
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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Games from $1 — Play bingo for a chance to win prizes while supporting a community cause.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn woodworking basics and create your own small project.
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Intro to Vinyl Cutting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Discover the art of vinyl cutting with hands-on projects and essential machine safety tips.
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University of Missouri Hockey Game
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Check the schedule — Catch the University of Missouri team in action against rival universities in a thrilling hockey matchup.
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University of Missouri Hockey Game Against Nebraska
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Tickets available — Catch the exciting hockey action as the University of Missouri takes on University of Nebraska.
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GA20 Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Rose Music Hall — Tickets from $34 — GA20 brings an unforgettable music experience to Columbia.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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