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Columbia
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Curly Eye, a local alpaca farm, opened to the public over the weekend & took part in National Alpaca Farm Days. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Choi called on city and county officials to improve downtown safety after a fatal shooting—he warned that without changes, the state may step in. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Stephens College student Aiyanna Williams died after she was shot early Saturday morning in downtown Columbia—she was one of three hit by gunfire and was kept on life support for organ donation. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2026-27 FAFSA application opened on September 24 — a week earlier than planned — as announced by the U.S. Department of Education. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development urged students to file by Feb. 2 to get the most aid and Access Missouri funds. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said the southeast North Eighth Street sidewalk on Columbia College campus is closed today until October 3 for demolition and water line work, and Hitt Street between Cherry and Locust is closed September 30 until October 3 to fix ADA sidewalk ramps—drivers can still access the Tenth and Cherry Parking Garage from the south. KOMU 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou fans began the 114th Homecoming celebrations nearly a week early with the 'Call of the Columns' tradition to show school spirit. The festivities build up to the football game as students and alumni gather in support of the team. Columbia Missourian
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Anella: The Crashing This Party Tour
8 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cost TBA — Experience a night of lively music with Anella's vibrant performance.
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Just Between Friends Children's Resale Event
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — Free entry — Discover fantastic deals on children's clothing, toys, and baby gear while supporting a community-driven event.
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Aladdin Screening
7-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Experience Disney's enchanted tale of Aladdin and his magical adventures.
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The Sandlot Movie Night
7-9 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — Free entry — Celebrate childhood nostalgia with a screening of this baseball classic about friendship and summer adventures.
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Oklahoma Sooners at Missouri Tigers Women's Volleyball
12-3 a.m. — Hearnes Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting match as two top teams battle it out on the volleyball court.
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Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Experience a fusion of folk songwriting and rock energy with Seattle's talented musicians.
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The Droptines Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Ticket costs TBD — Enjoy the alt-country sounds of The Droptines, straight from Texas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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