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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia will accept Love Your Block applications starting Feb. 14 and close submissions on March 15. Winners will be announced in early April—offering residents a chance to beautify their neighborhoods. Columbia Missourian
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A cow that fell into an icy pond in Perche Township yesterday afternoon was rescued by Boone County crews after more than an hour of careful work — veterinarians from MU checked its condition. KOMU 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carter’s Coffee Bar opens its fourth drive-thru location in South Columbia, serving fresh coffee & dirty soda for those seeking new flavors. Locals can enjoy a convenient spot to try these unique tastes. Columbia Missourian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Library will host the traveling exhibit Americans and the Holocaust from Feb. 9 to March 16; the exhibit examines American responses to Nazism using interactive panels and events (including a talk by survivor Erika Schwartz and a Mizzou Hillel program) to highlight historical perspectives. Columbia Daily Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers introduced a bill on Feb. 4 that would limit elementary screen time to 45 minutes and require 70% of assignments to be handwritten with cursive instruction. The House Education Committee discussed the proposal, which has special education exceptions (for assistive technology), but took no immediate action. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews will begin replacing the roof of Brookside Downtown at 219 South Ninth St. at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, causing South Tenth and Locust streets with sidewalks to be closed until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 — detour and no parking signs will be posted beforehand. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia is holding two public open houses to get input on a proposal to railbank the 2.5-mile section of COLT Railroad from Rogers Street to East Brown Station Road at the Daniel Boone City Building; meetings run Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia will close the CoMo to Zero survey on Feb. 13 so residents can share travel and safety concerns; a public update meeting (4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Activity and Recreation Center) will discuss the new safety plan based on the feedback. KOMU 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MU Health Care will expand outpatient care at its Keene Street campus after the UM System Board of Curators approved an $83 million overhaul Thursday + a 10-year plan will shift lower-acuity procedures from University Hospital while current services continue. KOMU 8
- ➤ Planned Parenthood Great Plains is offering free vasectomies at its Columbia location to promote men’s reproductive health care. The traveling event brings a new preventive service to the community. Columbia Missourian
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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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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Early bird games $1, regular games $4 — Test your luck and enjoy an evening of bingo fun.
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Family Story Time
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Southern Boone County Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes and stories in a fun family setting for kids aged 3 to 5.
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