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Columbia
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Voluntary Action Center will open its new headquarters at Opportunity Campus, where residents can access gas vouchers + additional services to help prevent homelessness. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri will stop designated funding to five student organizations today to comply with DOJ restrictions—these groups will be reclassified and eligible for equal funding beginning Fall 2026. ABC 17
- ➤ Stephanie Reid-Arndt, a clinical psychologist with 25 years at MU, will become dean of the College of Health Sciences on June 1 (succeeding Kristofer Hagglund, who retires in August). Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ At a Friday meeting with the Division of Student Affairs, student leaders learned that multicultural umbrella organizations at the University will be defunded starting in July and that groups like the Legion of Black Collegians will lose student government recognition. KOMU 8
- ➤ Mizzou announced that multicultural organizations will lose direct university funding and the Legion of Black Collegians will no longer be recognized as a student government group, a change affecting campus support. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Mizzou alumni Dylan Connell and former MOJO Ad students made history when Artemis II launched while their past work with NASA was celebrated — their success highlights the value of local education in advancing space exploration. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Go COMO launched a new ETA Transit mobile app that lets riders track buses in real time and receive delay alerts. Riders can download the app from the Apple App Store + Google Play while the older ETA SPOT app remains available. Columbia Daily Tribune
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Honeysuckle Removal Volunteer Event
4-6 p.m. — Kiwanis Park — Free admission — Make a difference by helping remove invasive honeysuckle in Kiwanis Park.
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How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert
7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — VIP packages available — Experience the magic of animation and music as you dive into the world of dragons.
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Greg Warren Live
7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of comedy with Greg Warren in Columbia, MO.
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Of Sea and Stone: Uncorked Wine Tasting & Dinner
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Cooper's Ridge Event Venue — Not specified — Experience an evening of fine wine and live music from the Folk-Americana duo, Of Sea and Stone.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
3-5 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — VIP packages available — Enjoy a hilarious evening with the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour featuring premium seating options.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn the basics of woodworking while creating your own small project.
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Pat Metheny Concert
7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Pat Metheny live in Columbia, MO.
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Katie & The Honky Tonks Concert
9:00 – 11:59 PM — Cafe Berlin — Cost info unavailable — Experience the heartfelt tunes of country music with Katie and the Honky Tonks as they perform live.
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Improv Theater Class
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — TRYPS Children's Theater — Check for pricing — Explore the fundamentals of improv through engaging games and creative challenges.
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DJ Requiem
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an afternoon of beats as DJ Requiem spins the decks.
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