Claire Kespohlhttps://clairekespohl.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Claire KespohlenMon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100Six-Mile Ordinary survives shifting spirits market with alternative business modelhttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/business_spotlight/six-mile-ordinary-survives-shifting-spirits-market-with-alternative-business-model/article_9b372596-64cd-4193-862b-cbd4293930c5.htmlThe goal is to create a clean-tasting vodka with a lower price point, about $12 for a 1.75-liter bottle.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/business_spotlight/six-mile-ordinary-survives-shifting-spirits-market-with-alternative-business-model/article_9b372596-64cd-4193-862b-cbd4293930c5.htmlSports pagehttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/505721/images/d78603f6-a099-4879-ba99-4884fbab3457.jpgFri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/505721/images/d78603f6-a099-4879-ba99-4884fbab3457.jpgPhoto page 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+0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/505721/uploads/88f1415a-3bde-4225-ab59-d4b613d0570e.pdfFamily ties help bridge generational gap at TigerSide preschoolhttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/family-ties-help-bridge-generational-gap-at-tigerside-preschool/article_8f8c3b91-3f90-4361-89d7-c14a8c67cb62.htmlLingering COVID-19 restrictions made it hard for kids and seniors to connect, so the director turned to her parents for help.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/family-ties-help-bridge-generational-gap-at-tigerside-preschool/article_8f8c3b91-3f90-4361-89d7-c14a8c67cb62.htmlState child care subsidies to be distributed based on enrollment in advancehttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/state-child-care-subsidies-to-be-distributed-based-on-enrollment-in-advance/article_c138b9a1-6155-4753-9de6-99ac34a2fab2.htmlDESE, in cooperation with a federal rule, is moving from attendance-based subsidy payments to enrollment-based payments.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/state-child-care-subsidies-to-be-distributed-based-on-enrollment-in-advance/article_c138b9a1-6155-4753-9de6-99ac34a2fab2.htmlFinal flight: Central Missouri Honor Flight makes its last veterans run to D.C.https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/final-flight-central-missouri-honor-flight-makes-its-last-veterans-run-to-d-c/article_496d3314-820b-4329-bd5d-aa87495bc3ce.htmlFewer veterans are signing up. "Maybe we've exhausted the market," said Steve Paulsell, the chapter flight director.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/final-flight-central-missouri-honor-flight-makes-its-last-veterans-run-to-d-c/article_496d3314-820b-4329-bd5d-aa87495bc3ce.htmlIn Columbia, 30 plows, lots of salt, and still snowy roadshttps://www.kbia.org/kbia-news/2025-01-06/in-columbia-30-plows-lots-of-salt-and-still-snowy-roadsThe city has plenty of salt for the winter — but is it being used?Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.kbia.org/kbia-news/2025-01-06/in-columbia-30-plows-lots-of-salt-and-still-snowy-roadsBoone County officials sworn into office Tuesdayhttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/boone-county-officials-sworn-into-office-tuesday/article_f0f2df0a-c79c-11ef-b615-5788b3a2dd04.htmlSix county officials were sworn into office on Tuesday, including five incumbents and one elected in November.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/boone-county-officials-sworn-into-office-tuesday/article_f0f2df0a-c79c-11ef-b615-5788b3a2dd04.htmlChabad center lights an ice menorah downtown to celebrate Hanukkahhttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/chabad-center-lights-an-ice-menorah-downtown-to-celebrate-hanukkah/article_cbbdd7d2-c3bc-11ef-b3c1-3f20c8275741.htmlMore than 60 community members came to celebrate the Jewish holiday on Thursday evening in front of City Hall.Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/chabad-center-lights-an-ice-menorah-downtown-to-celebrate-hanukkah/article_cbbdd7d2-c3bc-11ef-b3c1-3f20c8275741.htmlThornbrook residents comment on new water tower in southwest Columbiahttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/thornbrook-residents-comment-on-new-water-tower-in-southwest-columbia/article_465b51c4-be2f-11ef-b1b9-1b468a7b67a5.htmlMany oppose the city's proposal to build a tower next to Beulah Ralph Elementary School.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/thornbrook-residents-comment-on-new-water-tower-in-southwest-columbia/article_465b51c4-be2f-11ef-b1b9-1b468a7b67a5.htmlKBIA analysis: About 20% of Missouri voters cast early ballotshttps://www.kbia.org/kbia-news/2024-11-04/kbia-analysis-about-20-of-missouri-voters-cast-early-ballotsAs no-excuse absentee voting concludes today across Missouri, a KBIA analysis shows it's likely that more than 600,000 voters have already cast ballots.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.kbia.org/kbia-news/2024-11-04/kbia-analysis-about-20-of-missouri-voters-cast-early-ballotsColumbia City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal yearhttps://www.kbia.org/missouri-news-network/2024-09-17/columbia-city-council-approves-budget-for-upcoming-fiscal-yearThe city is expected to spend 3% more in 2025 compared to the previous fiscal year.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.kbia.org/missouri-news-network/2024-09-17/columbia-city-council-approves-budget-for-upcoming-fiscal-year