Monday, February 24th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Columbia, a survey revealed that 98% of 92 respondents felt their volunteering, contributing over 32,000 hours in a year, was meaningful. ABC 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-vehicle collision closed a section of I-70 Drive Southwest in Columbia, with emergency services responding promptly. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Briana Boone was arrested by Columbia police for an assault that left a man in critical condition. KRCG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Gospel Explosion and Soul Food Dinner in Columbia united people with gospel music, prayer, and soul food to celebrate Black history, featuring local-born artist Tateonna Thompson. KOMU 8
- ➤ The third annual Walking Art Fashion Show at Orr Street Studios celebrated the work of Black designers. Columbia Missourian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Lenard Polititte, a dedicated cardiologist in Columbia, passed away at 90 after a 62-year career and a life spent educating medical students. Columbia Missourian
-
Michael Marcagi Live at The Blue Note
Michael Marcagi will perform live at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO featuring support from Ashley Kutcher.
-
Movie Night Featuring 'Clueless' at Six Mile Ordinary
Enjoy a screening of 'Clueless' at Six Mile Ordinary, with happy hour drinks beforehand and the option to bring your own snacks.
-
Shabaka Performance
Shabaka will be held at Missouri Theatre in Columbia, showcasing live music from the well-known artist.
-
Southall - Six String Sorrow Tour at The Blue Note
The Southall - Six String Sorrow Tour will take place at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO, featuring a live performance starting at 8:00 P.M.
-
2025 Columbia Polar Plunge Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Participants can support Special Olympics Missouri athletes by plunging into cold waters while enjoying a fun atmosphere with music and costumes.
-
Spring-Themed Paper Crafting Workshop
Participants can create spring-themed paper crafts to decorate a grapevine wreath, which can be updated with new crafts in future sessions.
-
Rumours ATL: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Rumours ATL, a tribute band formed in 2014, performs popular hits of Fleetwood Mac at The Blue Note, promising an engaging musical experience.
-
Nature's Needlers: Exploring the Meadowlark
This event focuses on Missouri's prairie ecosystems and the meadowlark through quilting, aimed at participants aged 18 and older.
-
Creekside Revival at Cafe Berlin
Creekside Revival offers an evening of live music at Cafe Berlin in Columbia, showcasing local talent and creating a lively atmosphere for attendees.
-
Show Me Opera: The Merryman and His Maid
A performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera 'The Merryman and His Maid', set in the Tower of London during the 16th century, featuring a blend of humor and a celebrated score.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The biggest risk is not taking any risk.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Columbia
Welcome to the Daily Columbia, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Columbia, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Columbia, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Columbia.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Columbia and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Columbia
A free Columbia community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailycolumbia.com/sitemap