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Columbia
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doug Fristoe, who lived in West Ash for five years, saw his neighbors come together when his landlord planned to renovate his rental and raise the rent — they quickly raised over $22,000, helped him secure a $100,000 loan and a house sold at appraised value so he could buy a home close by. He has already started fixing up his new house and garden and thanked everyone for their support. KOMU 8
- ➤ On Saturday, when the Humane Society’s washing machine broke, residents picked up all the laundry in four hours—also asking about donations for new washers. Operations manager Stephanie Lanham said the shelter, which cares for over 300 animals, needs more volunteers—especially for walking dogs and fostering kittens. KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic was heavily backed up on I-70 in Callaway County Sunday morning due to rain and wet roads causing multiple crashes near mile markers 135 and 131 — state troopers and emergency responders assisted stranded drivers. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved an Energy Innovation Center on the Columbia campus to research new methods for energy production, storage and distribution. They also formed a working group for NextGen MURR planning — which received $50 million in funds from a special session of the Missouri General Assembly and partnered with South Korean groups for design and licensing, led by Blaine Luetkemeyer. Columbia Daily Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ June is recognized nationally as Men's Mental Health Month—local violence prevention official D'Markus Thomas Brown said rising gun violence in Columbia may desensitize men to trauma and contribute to only 1 in 4 seeking help, while sharing trauma experiences and using tools like the ACE test can help address past abuse's effects on mental health. KRCG
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Red White and Blues Band
6-12 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy live music from the Red White and Blues Band in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Intro to Machine Embroidery Class
6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $70 — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your first embroidered design.
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Class – Basics of Industrial Sewing
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $80 — Learn fundamental industrial sewing techniques focused on thick materials in this hands-on class.
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Solarize Columbia Kickoff
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Boone Electric Cooperative — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a community solar energy initiative in Columbia, Missouri.
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Finding Dory Movie Night
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Swim into a magical evening with Disney's Finding Dory under the stars.
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Second Saturday Shopping: Shop Around the Block
10 AM – 2 PM — The Brick District Playhouse — Free entry — Collect stamps from local businesses for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
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Indigo De Souza Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the profound artistry of Indigo De Souza as she showcases her latest album.
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Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $60 — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen and create a small quilted project.
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Essential Roles for Startup Success
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Free entry — Discover the 10 key roles every business owner must manage to succeed in today's market.
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THE DEFECT Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an electrifying performance at a popular local venue.
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