May 02, 2008

Do Columbia’s nachos make the grade?

By ALLISON BENNETT Four restaurants’ nachos get graded according to price, taste, crunch and toppings.

April 25, 2008

Biking, splashing or exploring: The top five spots around Columbia for summer fun

By Missourian staff Ready to hit those biking trails? Is exploring a cave or floating a river is more your speed? Here are the five best places around Columbia to visit for each of these three summer activities.

Spill it: Dave Hestir, Gold Nugget Popcorn owner

By BROOKE FLETCHER

April 18, 2008

25 ways to stretch your dollar in Columbia

By Allison Bennett and Nichole Wade You don’t need a full wallet to have a full stomach and a good time in Columbia.

April 04, 2008

Spill it: Chris Hull, the mole-trapper

By Nichole Wade Chris Hull dishes on her job as a mole-trapper.

Make a backyard bird feeder

By Gabriela Lessa Here are some simple ways to create your own backyard bird feeder.

Best patio dining

By Jacqueline Potoczek If you’d like to sit outside while dining out this spring, check out our list of some of the best restaurant patios around.

March 28, 2008

Need some April Fools’ Day prank ideas?

By Megan McCalla Items from Spencer’s Gifts in the Columbia Mall can get laughs without breaking the bank.

Spill it: Terry Nickerson, taxi driver

By Jacqueline Potoczek Terry “Taxi Terry” Nickerson Sr., 42, has been a taxi driver for A-1 Taxi in Columbia for eight years.

March 21, 2008

Wedding trends of 2008

By Missourian staff

Just married

By GABRIELA LESSA Choosing a place to spend your honeymoon isn’t easy. Check out our tips for selecting a worldwide honeymoon destination.

Spill it: Debi Hake, wedding planner

By ALLISON BENNETT Wedding planner Debi Hake discusses the details of her job and how her responsibilities include making dream weddings come true.

Weddings: I didn’t know that ...

By NICHOLE WADE List of unknowns that have been learned through the planning process.

Weddings go green

By Jacqueline Potoczek To make your wedding eco-friendly, use organic flowers, dairy-free cakes and biodegradable confetti.

March 14, 2008

Paddy's Day Prep

By BROOKE FLETCHER Need to do some last-minute preparations for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday? Here’s what stores around town have to offer.

Where to go to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

By GABRIELA LESSA

Spring break for kids

By MEGAN MCCALLA Here’s a list of fun places for kids to go during spring break.

Spill it: A conversation with Tom Schultz

By MEGAN MCCALLA Folk musician Tom Schultz shares his passion for traditional Irish music.

March 07, 2008

Not-so-original names for our furry friends

By NICHOLE WADE A look at the most popular names for cats and dogs in Columbia.

Spill it: A conversation with Julie Schultz

By BROOKE FLETCHER Julie Schultz, the kennel manager for the Central Missouri Humane Society, reveals the ups and downs of caring for homeless animals.