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Rise and shine, Columbia!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: True/False Film Fest finale, Wizard of Oz on Ice, and the Polar Plunge + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Columbia protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
What to know this year: True/False Film Fest ends today in downtown Columbia, bringing new venues, fresh documentaries, live music, and filmmaker Q&As, as executive director Andrea Luque Káram oversees her first festival — get all the details.
Area traffic shifts ahead: East New Haven Road by U.S. 63 will close tomorrow, March 9, for interchange work at Grindstone. Expect impacts near Lemone Industrial Boulevard and new signals at Lenoir Street — get all the details.
Policy shifts and infrastructure update: Columbia’s City Council tabled a slot machine proposal after a federal judge ruled them illegal, and approved $1.2 million for a boarding bridge at COU, with 90 percent FAA reimbursement — see what was decided.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Refresh your stash: From gorgeous quilting cottons to kits, patterns, notions, classes, and long-arm services, Appletree Quilting Center helps move “someday” projects into finished keepsakes. Consider it friendly fuel for the WIP pile, with materials and support that make stitching feel simple, inspiring, and totally doable.
Need a noodle hug? Bangkok Gardens serves green curry, peanut-sauced noodles, and cozy vibes that make weeknights feel special. When you want fragrant and truly filling, the menu hits the sweet, heat, umami trifecta without fuss. Comforting, satisfying, and unfussy… the kind of bowl you’ll think about tomorrow.
Legendary hashbrown fix: Broadway Diner serves comfort food that saves bleary mornings and late-night crams alike. The Stretch is a glorious heap of hash browns, eggs, and chili with all the fixings…and house-made pie makes errands feel deserved.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍽 121st Kingdom of Callaway Supper @ William Woods University (Fulton) | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:00 PM – Whether you were born here or just know the back road to Cranes, the 121st Kingdom of Callaway Supper at William Woods is your reunion, with gallery mingling, hearty dinner, and a program. Tickets are $20, sold anywhere you run errands, with honorees revealed soon.
⛸ Wizard of Oz on Ice @ Jesse Auditorium | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Dorothy and the gang are trading the Yellow Brick Road for ice at Missouri Theatre, and yes, the Wicked Witch skates better than your nephew. Big choreography, vibrant costumes, and a reimagined Oz that actually surprises, perfect for date night, kids, or your inner Munchkin.
🌸 Spring Fling Open House @ Plume | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Spring’s finally behaving, so let’s pop into Plume’s Spring Fling Open House for local-maker finds, fresh decor, and gifts for birthdays, Easter, Mother’s Day, and grads. Timed tickets keep it sane, your $10 becomes store credit, plus samples, a cupcake, and a prize entry.
🍻 Sip n Flip @ Sabu’s Books | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats reading in good company, especially when the only small talk is whispering about plot twists. Sip n Flip is a low-key meetup for bookish folks, bring your current read, sip something civilized, mingle between chapters, and enjoy companionable silence.
🛍 Mid-Mo Snappers Rummage Sale @ Scheppers Distribution Company | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – If your idea of treasure hunting involves card tables, coffee, and exact change, hit the Mid-Mo Snappers Rummage Sale. It is a multi-family haul, so expect vintage kitchenware, tools, kid gear, maybe that missing Tupperware lid. Bring small bills, patience, and your best bargaining face.
♻ E-Waste Event @ IBM | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Time to evict the box of mystery cables and that TV with a backside. E-waste drop at 2810 Lemone Industrial, enter via Grindstone, takes old electronics, televisions, and appliances from mid-Missouri residents. TVs and freon items are $10, everything else is free, cash or check.
🥶 2026 Polar Plunge @ Stephens Lake Park | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Columbia’s Polar Plunge lets you jump into icy water, prove you’re tougher than February, and raise money for Special Olympics Missouri. Expect music, goofy costumes, and instant bragging rights, then thaw out with the warm glow of doing good, and maybe a hot coffee.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Columbia report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 55%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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