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Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pets took part in Valentine's Day photo sessions Sunday at Lizzi and Rocco's Natural Pet Market at 550 E. Green Meadows from 1 to 4 p.m.—the $10 fee supported Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue rehoming forgotten dogs. KOMU 8
- ➤ Banded Rooster Bar and Grill is airing Super Bowl 60 on every TV today to support owners Becky and Casey Wright’s nephew — Drew Lock, a former Mizzou quarterback now with the Seahawks while the owners watch from California and the restaurant stays open until the game ends. KOMU 8
- ➤ The Columbia Tenants Union has launched a coalition representing mobile home parks with Locals 1, 2 and 3, its first unions formed since the group began in June 2025 — an effort to unite tenants on local housing issues. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou ranked among the top universities on TIME Magazine’s 2026 list, with the magazine basing its evaluation on how well students achieve extraordinary success. Columbia Missourian
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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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Auburn Tigers vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling showdown between the Auburn and Missouri women's basketball teams.
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Creed Fisher Live Concert
8-9 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rebellious spirit of country music's antihero with Creed Fisher's latest hits.
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