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Columbia
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia announced four office hour sessions to discuss the Love Your Block mini-grant program sponsored by Bloomberg Center. The first meeting is today from 10 a.m. to noon at Hanover Village Community Center with sessions on Feb. 28, March 7, and March 14 — applications close March 15. KOMU 8
- ➤ Turning Point is opening its emergency overnight warming center this weekend, scheduled Friday through Monday nights, to offer showers, restrooms and donated items for people experiencing homelessness at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church (702 Wilkes Blvd., Suite 301). KOMU 8
- ➤ GQT Forum 8 will host a free screening of The Psychology of Retirement for adults 50 & older, with limited seating and required reservations. Columbia Missourian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local families Jen and Lee Miller and Curt and Heather Carleton now own Pierpont General Store in Columbia. They plan to run the store and serve community needs with fresh energy. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Steep & Bloom Tea has moved into a larger space at Serendipity Salon & Art Gallery to add tea blends, workshops and private tea parties after a year of growth. A free graduation ceremony runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 28 at The Shops at Sharp End. KOMU 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Columbia artist Madeline LeMieux is leading a painting class with Mizzou students to create a new mural on the Arts and Sciences Building — a project that brings campus art to life. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters honed EMT and paramedic skills last Friday at the Training Academy as part of a new six-week pilot program aimed at expanding their dual roles. The program will add a dedicated paramedic at Stations 2 + 5 and begin March 1 to enhance on-scene care. KOMU 8
- ➤ MoDOT will close a segment of I-70 Drive Southeast near Woodridge Drive to Glenstone Drive beginning March 9 for about 300 days to build a new underpass and two bridges. Businesses stay open while motorists use Keene Street and St. Charles Road (reopening planned for December). KOMU 8
- ➤ Due to rising spring temperatures, street potholes in Columbia have increased and residents are urged to submit reports online for timely repairs. The city monitors reports to help prioritize maintenance. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Interstate 70 will be reduced to one lane in both directions at mile marker 148 in Kingdom City next week — Tuesday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.— for bridge work as part of the Improve I-70 project, and officials urge drivers to slow down in work zones. KOMU 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MU Health Care invites visitors to the Columbia Activity and Recreation Center for free heart screenings, blood pressure checks, and AFIB tests today from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Experts will offer advice on healthy eating and exercise. ABC 17
- ➤ KFC on Clark Lane may be fined after a Monday inspection found employees stacking pans and trays improperly and not cleaning them well. A Thursday reinspection showed drying now met standards, but cleaning issues remain, and officials require corrections by Tuesday (health inspectors cautioned). ABC 17
- ➤ Risus (Columbia’s first dental bank) has launched a new service to connect patients with local dental professionals. The service aims to streamline dental care access for residents. Columbia Missourian
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Catch-and-keep trout season starts this March at selected trout parks while local lakes offer nontrout recreational fishing. Anglers should check park regulations before heading out. Columbia Missourian
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UIC Flames vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Cost Info Not Provided — Catch an exciting baseball match featuring the UIC Flames taking on the Missouri Tigers.
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COMO Women's Rugby New Player Meeting
6:15-7 p.m. — The Dandy Lion Cafe — Free entry — Welcome new players, learn about rugby, and enjoy karaoke afterwards.
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UIC Flames vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Cost varies — Come watch a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup under the lights.
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Severe Storm Spotter Training Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Callaway Electric Cooperative — Free entry — Become a trained storm spotter and help make your community safer during severe weather.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn the basics of woodworking and create your own small project in this hands-on class.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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