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Columbia, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Columbia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Austin Grimm & Drew Lance at Old Monroe Distilling at Old Monroe Distilling Co. (Formerly Stumpy’s Spirits)
  • Seniors' Club (Adults) at Columbia Calendar
  • Friends of the Library Meeting at Columbia Calendar

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Schnuck Markets posted a job opening for (18yrs+ to apply) Center Store Clerk - Market Place in Columbia. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Millstadt

  • Buttercup Ranch to Host Balloon Glow, Triathlon and Family Fun in Support of First Responders (riverbender.com)

Cahokia

  • AGCMO Selects 2026 Construction Awards Finalists (mycnr.com)

Waterloo


Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Columbia

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Columbia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.