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Columbia
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beacon of Light Community Center opens at 10 a.m. April 28 at 1801 Towne Dr. United Community Builders invites locals to join guided tours, meet staff and enjoy light refreshments+ learn about programs, classes and volunteer opportunities at the new facility. KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools announced that Douglass High School principal Eryca Neville is named the district’s executive director of alternative education today – she will oversee new programs while continuing her principal duties to strengthen supports for students with diverse needs. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Treasurer’s Office mistakenly published MOScholars student data including names, parental emails, and funding details from May 2025 and removed the file today. Lawmakers called the incident a significant oversight that raises concerns about program management. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ A year after a tornado destroyed the recycling facility, the city is accepting bids to rebuild the structure on its old foundation; the project is expected to restore normal operations within 12 to 18 months, with current services continuing outdoors amid wind and rain challenges. KOMU 8
- ➤ Boone County Fire Protection District announced Chief Jake Heller as its new Bureau Director of Special Operations — he brings over 20 years of fire protection experience and 14 years on Missouri Task Force 1 to guide both roles. KOMU 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MU Health Care will open a clinic in Holts Summit on May 5 at 180 Northstar Dr. The clinic will operate weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offer traditional appointments, telehealth and same-day sick care for patients two+ in partnership with MU Sinclair School of Nursing. KOMU 8
- ➤ MU Health Care will open a primary care clinic in Holts Summit on Tuesday, May 5 at 180 Northstar Dr — the facility will offer appointments, telehealth, and same-day sick care for patients aged 2 and older while serving as a training site for MU Sinclair School of Nursing. ABC 17
- ➤ Today, the Maternal Health Access Project works to lower the risks Black women face during pregnancy by linking health providers with a University of Missouri hotline. The project — with 72 Boone County providers enrolled — will add help for heart and other conditions in the next two years. KOMU 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Jones, athletic director at Central Missouri Saints (homeschool baseball), said a new team was started because local players had no place to play. The team unites players and families in Columbia. Columbia Missourian
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2026 Dreamfest Benefit Concert
7-8 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local artists for a great cause.
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Radkey Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience an electrifying night with the dynamic sounds of Radkey.
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23rd Annual Bowling for Autism
11 a.m. — AMF Town & Country Lanes — Proceeds benefit Easterseals Midwest services — Bowl for a cause and support individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Iron & Wine Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful tunes from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sam Beam.
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31st Annual ATHENA International Awards
6-8 p.m. — Cooper's Ridge Event Venue — Free entry — Celebrate the excellence and achievements of local women leaders in the community.
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Spongebob: Search for Squarepants
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night featuring Spongebob in search of Squarepants.
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Defying Gravity
7-8:30 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Not to be missed — A musical theatre extravaganza featuring Broadway veterans recreating cherished roles and beloved tunes.
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Intro to Vinyl Cutting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee applies — Explore vinyl cutting techniques while creating custom tote bags and signs.
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All Your Friends
9:06 PM – 12:30 AM — The Blue Note — Cashless venue — Enjoy a lively evening with friends at this late-night event.
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Intro to Machine Embroidery Workshop
6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your own embroidered item.
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