Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
Good morning, Columbia.
🎓 Education
Columbia Public Schools has appointed Mitchell Pittman as principal of Beulah Ralph Elementary and John Higgins as director of the Columbia Area Career Center for the 2026‑27 academic year.
The Columbia Board of Education approved the changes today + both educators bring extensive local experience.
🏥 Health
MU Health Care and the School of Medicine launched a clinical trial on Feb.
9 using reactor-made Eye90 microspheres to treat inoperable liver tumors at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The trial will monitor patients for a year to assess the therapy's safety and effectiveness.
🎉 Columbia Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Intro to Woodworking Class
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodworking skills and safety while creating a small project.
Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Early bird games starting at $1, regular games at $4 — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo with friends and family.
Red Cross Blood Drive
2-6 p.m. — Southern Boone County High School — Vital community support needed — Type O blood donors and platelet givers are especially encouraged to help keep hospital shelves stocked.
Dance Mix Event
7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Entry is required — Experience a lively mix of dance styles to a variety of music.
Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
10 AM – 12 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn the art of longarm quilting and create your own small quilted tapestry.
Mizzou Women's Basketball vs Oklahoma
2-4 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling showdown between Mizzou's women's basketball team and Oklahoma.
🏠 Columbia Real Estate
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