Hearnes Center — Attraction in Columbia Township

I absolutely enjoyed myself during the Wrestling State Championship. The process for buying tickets I was not at all happy abiut, and luckily had the mo ey on my debit card cause they would take cash. Then had to buy food vouchers inside die food, that was ridiculously priced. Like, a 20 oz bottle of pop was 6.00. A small lunch size bag of chips 5.00. A pulled pork sandwhich with nothing else 10.00 However, the clothing for the Champiopnship match's was verybreasonablynpriced AND THEYNTOOK CASH!! We did have to walk, all the way open the hill from a parking lot on the next road over. Although, I did talk my son, into carrying me which he did do Lol, the seats were nice, and tje over all feel of the place was. Awesome. I'm hoping bext year, Im headed up there ton watch my son wresting He probably would have been this year had it not been for a broken Collar bone during a match in...

Located on MU’s campus. The facility has aged and definitely is a historic landmark for the city of Columbia. There are several steps to get to your seat and navigating the arena is task. The parking to attend events here is horrible snd there is little to no signage directing you to park, obtain tickets, or enter the facility. Once inside be prepared for very very small uncomfy seats and if you are over 5’8” you are almost obligated to prop your feet on the seat in front of you for comfort. Fully functional facility, but it has for sure seen...

A once great building that is at the end. They either need to tear it down or do extensive rehab. There are not many handrails to go down to seats. My 78 year old father was greatly challenged. The seats are rusting. I even noticed one that had partially broken off from deterioration.

For such an incredible campus with so many amazing places, it's a shame this one has fallen into such a state.

(PS - The photo I'm posting is a great example of what they can do to spruce up at least a small section. I'll spare you the "not so...