Good morning, Columbia.

Today, the Mid-Missouri Corvette Club raised over $20,000 for the Dream Factory that helps chronically and terminally ill children make their dreams come true during its Corvette Cup celebration.

The event marked 29 years of charity work and provided a 13-year-old with a trip to a Chiefs game and a 17-year-old with a visit to Alaska.

The Missouri Senate passed a bill on Thursday that lets school districts choose national accreditation agencies in addition to the State Board of Education—schools will now post performance data online as required.

The bill now moves to the House and must pass before the legislative session ends in less than a month.

The University of Missouri broke ground on the Michael L.

Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory on Friday in Columbia with extra funding from Burgers’ Smokehouse. The lab will open in 2026 and will update and combine the old abattoir and Don Naumann Muscle Foods Processing Laboratory (the Mizzou Meat Market) to boost Missouri agriculture.

The University of Missouri held two ceremonies Friday in Columbia to celebrate new facilities for its College of Agriculture–Food and Natural Resources and its College of Veterinary Medicine.

The events took place at 1024 Ashland Road from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at 1520 East Rollins Street from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with speakers including former governor Mike Parson, university president Mun Choi, and Governor Mike Kehoe.

Nebraska Avenue in Central Columbia will close Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. east of Providence Road—crews will install new pipes as part of a project to replace storm drains and add inlets to reduce flooding while all drive approaches remain open.

Boone County broke ground on a $5 million public safety child care center for sheriff’s office and 911 dispatch employees on Friday, marking the first center in the country built for law enforcement workers.

County leaders said the center will serve up to 100 children — a move to ease child care challenges — and is planned to open by mid‑2026.

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe was sworn in to a second term on Monday evening after defeating businessman Blair Murphy by over 4,000 votes—she thanked voters at a City Hall reception.

Buffaloe emphasized the strong turnout amid plans to address recent violence in the community—officials expect new measures to be discussed soon.

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.

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.

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.

Spring 2025 Parade of Homes

1-5 p.m. — Columbia, MO — Admission varies — Tour premier homes and find fresh inspiration for your next design project.

Concert Jazz Band & Studio Jazz Band Performance

7 p.m. — University of Missouri — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of swinging sounds with talented jazz ensembles at this historic venue.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Softball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness an exciting NCAA softball showdown between two competitive teams.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Screening

7:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of the beloved Star Wars film.

Central Missouri Repeater Group Breakfast Meeting

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Summit Cafè — Free entry — Connect with fellow GMRS enthusiasts over breakfast and discuss local radio communication.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Check out the exciting matchup between Georgia and Missouri's college baseball teams.

CMRLC Gem & Mineral Show & Sale

12 PM – 4 PM — Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center — Entry Fee Applies — Explore a dazzling array of gems and minerals from various vendors.