Annual “Bowling for Autism” charity event set to kick off Saturday in Columbia
The annual Bowling for Autism charity event is set to kick off at AMF Town and Country Lanes in Columbia, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
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Hundreds of Mizzou students to volunteer around Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou is hosting it’s annual volunteer program Caring for Columbia, where student’s will help over 40 different local organizations and homeowner sites on Saturday. The Student lead program was created within the Office of Student Engagement. Matt Hemmersmeier, director of the event, said “Each spring, we put on a day of service
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Catholic Charities holds grand opening Friday for food pantry
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri held a grand opening Friday for its food pantry and community resource center, in Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City free gas giveaway event on Saturday
The Evangelism Department of the Missouri Western Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction has partnered with the Jefferson City Church of God in Christ to host a gas giveaway, set to giveaway $1,250 in free gas.
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Wabash Bus Station warming center to begin new hours Wednesday
The Wabash Bus Station, which serves as an emergency warming center, is now set to be open throughout the week for residents looking to stay warm.
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Grant for minority-owned businesses announced in efforts to bring more diversity to the Downtown Columbia area
The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) announced a minority-owned business grant Monday to take steps towards making the Downtown Columbia area more diverse.
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American Red Cross to pair with local law enforcement to host annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is set to partner with both the Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to host the annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive, set to take place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Networks of Mid-Missouri team up with The Food Bank Wednesday for holiday food drive
Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fun Drive beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, in Columbia and Jefferson City.
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Red Cross responds to tornado damage in affected Missouri areas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After devastating tornados tore through six states including Missouri, The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas coordinated with local and state emergency management to sent out crews to assist communities affected by the devastating tornadoes. Responders were sent to the Greater St. Louis area including St. Charles County where homes were
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Deadline approaching for “Toys for Columbia’s Youth”
he deadline for Columbia residents to donate toys to the city’s “Toys for Columbia’s Youth,” is Dec. 6, which is also the deadline for those looking to apply to participate in the program.
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Record number of Afghan refugees settle in Columbia
A record number of Afghan refugees have found a place to call home in Columbia over the last two months.
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Salvation Army struggles to find bell ringers this holiday season
Cederall says the Columbia Salvation Army has 23 bell ringing sites and as of Thursday, it only had five paid ringers.
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Public gives feedback for proposed Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility wants to get some public feedback from anyone interested in the proposed recycling drop-off center at the intersection of Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive.
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Mizzou’s homecoming blood drive returns, after cancellation last year
The Red Cross is set to partner with The University of Missouri for the 35th year to host a blood drive beginning Monday.
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Prayer vigil held for Rock Bridge student following ATV crash
Hundreds gathered on top of an MU Health Care parking garage to show support for Rock Bridge freshman Davis Taylor.
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Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri prepares for incoming refugees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri plan to help refugees from Afghanistan find new homes and make sure the new neighbors have a smooth transition. Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is a social service agency that offers various programs for different people. The organization has resettled more than 4,000
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Travelers hoping to find dog lost in rollover crash in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A traveler from Denver is hoping to find her dog lost in a rollover crash Thursday evening. Ashley Pate, of Denver, said she was involved in a rollover crash around 8:45 p.m. Thursday on I-70 Drive SW near Clinkscales Road. Two people walked away uninjured after a rollover crash Thursday night in
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Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax
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Food drive hopes to serve 1,000 families in Columbia
Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.
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COVID-19 means food banks need more donations this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President
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