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Columbia
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retro media fans joined the fourth CoMo Retro Game Convention in Columbia to browse old games, consoles and tapes. The event brought together collectors + enthusiasts with a passion for vintage video games and devices. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Despite rainy Saturday conditions, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation hosted two Easter egg hunts in local parks. The egg hunts took place at Douglass Park—Noon to 1:15 p.m. and at Indian Hills Park—3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Following a violent weekend that left five people shot downtown, the University of Missouri and the Columbia Police Department increased patrols to keep students and residents safe — a measure that local students welcomed — and are reviewing the campus alert system after an error omitted critical location details. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author Ellen Oh spoke at Unbound Book Festival about diversity in children’s books—she highlighted the need for inclusive storytelling that helps young readers understand different cultures. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri has started a $10 million, six‐month design phase for the NextGen MURR with partners like Hyundai Engineering and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute—this reactor will supply radioisotopes for cancer treatment and research, with construction expected to take eight to 10 years. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MoDOT will close one lane of westbound I‑70 at Callaway County Route J toward Millersburg at mile marker 137.8 from 5 a.m. to noon on Monday for pavement repairs. The agency said work depends on weather—drivers should watch for construction crews. KOMU 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou gymnastics fans cheered at Mizzou Arena on Saturday as the team earned third place in the nation during the NCAA championship meet. Columbia Missourian
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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