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Columbia
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia will host the 29th Cleanup Columbia on April 12 with over 1,000 volunteers from 85 groups picking up litter at more than 90 sites across streets, parks, streams and trails—volunteers will join a post-cleanup lunch at city hall at noon. KOMU 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ EquipmentShare celebrated its 10th anniversary Wednesday with an expansion of its Columbia headquarters that opened a Technology Development Center for construction technology research—Gov. Mike Kehoe attended the ceremony as the facility created over 400 jobs and will add 100 more in coming years. KOMU 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Boone County deputies arrested 47-year-old Andrew Taylor-Peck on Friday night for allegedly stealing five campaign signs supporting Columbia mayoral candidate Blair Murphy—Taylor-Peck was released on a $500 bond and placed on administrative leave at Broadway Christian Church. KRCG
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Missouri Startup Weekend
Friday, Apr 11th — 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM — EquipmentShare - Corporate Office — $0-89.99 — Unleash your billion-dollar startup idea with expert mentors and networking opportunities over a weekend of innovation.
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Introduction to Machine Embroidery Class
10 a.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn to create an embroidered patch using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine in this hands-on class.
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Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Stavros Halkias, known for his unique comedic style.
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Missouri State Bears vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Admission varies — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between local rivals for a night of athletic thrill.
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Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers Softball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Cost Info N/A — Cheer for the Tigers as they face off against the Aggies in a thrilling softball matchup.
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Country Royale Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets required — Enjoy live performances of country classics featuring local bands.
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Basics of Industrial Sewing Class
10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to sew thick materials while creating a tote bag.
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Intro to Shapeoko Routers Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Gain hands-on experience with Shapeoko routers and essential safety protocols.
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Trolls Movie Night
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a colorful animated adventure with friends and family under the stars.
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Molly's Miles 5K and 10K Race
8:00-10:30 a.m. — Molly Bowden Memorial Park — Supports family members of fallen police officers — Run for a cause while enjoying a scenic course.
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