Good morning, Columbia.

Vietnam War hero Clebe McClary will headline the Scouting America Patron Breakfast on March 4 at Wyndham Executive Center (2200 Interstate 70 Drive SW).

Breakfast starts at 7:10 a.m. with a program at 7:30 a.m., and registration is required for the free event supporting local scouting programs.

On Wednesday night, Boone County firefighters rescued two horses trapped in a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg at the 8400 block of Gray Road.

The horses received treatment from veterinarians until about 3 a.m. (they are now recovering on antibiotics), which shows the benefit of large animal rescue training.

The Fruit Truck will bring fresh, hand-picked strawberries to Columbia residents Monday starting at 3:30 p.m. at Academy Sports Outdoors parking lot (2551 Trimble Road), along with pecans and honey available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Peking Acrobats will perform daring acrobatics on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Missouri Theatre, showcasing trick-cycling, tumbling and gymnastics with tickets costing $47 to $63.

Columbia Regional Airport had its best year in 2025 with 242,167 passengers + a 17% increase from 2024.

It announced more flights to Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, and Florida, will add 600 parking spaces soon, and 300,000 seats are scheduled to depart in 2026.

CoMo Preservation and the University will co-sponsor a talk on Read Hall (the first women’s dormitory) at Memorial Student Union (Room N204) on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The free event will explore its history, legacy, and impact on future women’s spaces on campus.

Columbia Independent School hosts a college fair with 18 universities from nine states — local students can meet representatives to learn about college options aligned with their interests.

Boone County Joint Communications collected 1,925 responses from surveys on 911/311 call satisfaction—reporting a 93% positive rate since the survey launched on Nov.

19. Feedback is shared with dispatchers to adjust call practices and trigger wellness checks on challenging calls.

MoDOT announced that North Outer Road 70 will be closed for 10 months starting March 9 for I-70 bridge replacement over Cedar Creek, shifting traffic as new structures are built with completion set for January.

Signs will alert drivers to alternate routes.

City of Columbia Utilities announced it will resume disconnections soon as warm weather approaches; customers will not be disconnected when forecasts predict temperatures below 32 degrees or above 95 degrees, and roughly 1,572 accounts are pending for nonpayment.

MU researcher Dr. Wenjun Ma is leading a three-year study to develop a new vaccine for avian flu in chickens and turkeys, backed by a $1.9 million Department of Agriculture grant (APHIS).

His work could change how farmers manage outbreaks and protect the food chain as tests continue through 2029.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C Rock City Live Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Enjoy the night with easy rock covers from classic artists.

19th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge

10 AM – 2 PM — Stephens Lake Park — Fundraising event — Brave participants support Special Olympics Missouri athletes by plunging into icy waters.

Auburn Tigers at Missouri Tigers Baseball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Cost info unavailable — Catch a thrilling college baseball matchup as the Auburn Tigers take on the Missouri Tigers.