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Columbia
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business Loop 70 improvements will move ahead now that $2.13 million in federal funds is unfrozen—funds that had been held since January due to a freeze on DEI-related grants. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Columbia man identified as 27-year-old Eugy Ngassi-Koumo was charged on Thursday with first-degree harassment and second-degree making a terroristic threat after he called Boone County Joint Communications to ask when a police officer was on duty—he remains without bond at Boone County Jail as a court date has not yet been set. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ten-year-old Columbia boy Truman published his 18-page book 'Truman Finds Happiness'—which is rooted in his personal experiences with grief—last February. The book shows how he uses his writing to explore his feelings. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Klein was chosen as the new Columbia Public Schools superintendent and met with community members yesterday at the Aslin Administration Building to address their concerns. He will begin his role on July 1 and will hold additional sessions to gather feedback from families in the district. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ D'Markus Thomas-Brown was named leader of Columbia's new Office of Violence Prevention and will start on March 31. He brings harm reduction and trauma-informed experience from Good Dads Inc.—a background that equips him to work with law enforcement and community organizations—to reduce violence through better education, financial stability and health. Columbia Daily Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou coach Dennis Gates offered fans an excuse note—signed by him—to use if they want to watch the men's basketball team's first-round March Madness game against Drake at 6:35 p.m. on truTV. KRCG
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Community Dinner Gathering at India's House
A dinner club offering an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a shared dining experience in Columbia, MO.
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Educational Series on the History of Jefferson City's First Bridge
Historian Wayne discusses the pivotal completion of Jefferson City's first bridge across the Missouri River in 1896 and its significance to the city.
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Little Acorns: Show-Me Symbols for Young Explorers
This interactive program invites children ages 3-6 to explore the unique wonders of Missouri at the Runge Nature Center.
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Kids Create: Wind Chimes
10 AM – 12 PM | Holts Summit Public Library | Free entry | Kids can unleash their creativity by painting and customizing their own wind chimes.
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Dr. Zhivegas Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. | The Blue Note | Ticket prices vary | Experience an energetic performance by Dr. Zhivegas in the heart of Columbia.
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Gimme Gimme Disco Dance Party
7-11:30 p.m. | Rose Music Hall | Cost TBA | Dance the night away to ABBA hits and classic disco tunes from the 70s and 80s.
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Wild And Scenic Film Festival
1:30-5:30 p.m. | The Blue Note | Tickets starting at $29 | Experience the energy and excitement of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival live in Columbia.
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Threads: Sewing & Costume Design Class
5 PM – 6 PM — TRYPS Children's Theater — Check website for pricing — Learn the basics of sewing and costume design over 8 weeks with fun projects to take home.
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Grease Auditions
Apr 1-2 — TRYPS Children's Theater — Registration required — Showcase your talent at auditions for the summer production of Grease!
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Missouri State Bears vs. Missouri Tigers Softball
5-9 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the exciting showdown between local softball rivals Missouri State Bears and Missouri Tigers.
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