At the first of four forums, Columbia residents with disabilities questioned Mayor Bob McDavid and City Manager Bill Watkins Thursday about the city’s accessibility and other issues. Homer Page, chairman of the Disabilities Commission, monitored the event held in the new addition to City Hall. He welcomed guests and explained the goal of the forums […]
The Boone Hospital Center celebrated the “topping off” of its new patient tower on Thursday morning, though bad weather forced the installation of the tower’s top beam a day early. The 22-foot, 600-pound beam has been displayed in the hospital lobby for the six weeks, allowing people to sign it and to express their feelings […]
After years of promoting bicycling in Columbia, Mayor Darwin Hindman received national recognition for his efforts. The League of American Bicyclists presented Hindman with its Lifetime Achievement Award on March 9 at the 10th annual National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. Read the full article at columbiamissourian.com.
After 39 years, an original owner of Harpo’s, Dennis Harper, has sold his popular downtown restaurant. Chuck Naylor and Kevin Fitzpatrick, both MU alumni, bought the Columbia eatery from Harper on March 2. Harper said he believes they will continue running the restaurant in true Harpo’s style. “It has steamrolled on,” he said. “Why slow […]
Families planning trips for summer vacation might be shocked to pay $3 when fueling at the pump. On March 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration released a short-term energy outlook, which included pump prices for upcoming seasons. The Administration predicted the average U.S. price for gas likely will exceed $3 per gallon at times during […]
News writing for the Columbia Missourian newspaper Gathered around two small windows in Columbia Regional Airport, fans of Mary Burch Nirmaier eagerly waited for her return. Nirmaier left Columbia on Monday, traveled to Washington D.C, and returned as a Congressional Gold Medal recipient. She was awarded the medal for her service as a Women Airforce […]
News writing for the Columbia Missourian newspaper Bundled in hats and gloves, MU freshmen Mary Angeleri and StephanieProffer called out to people passing by Speakers Circle to donate loose change Tuesday. They, like other church members at The Rock, were challenged last Saturday by their pastor, John Drage, to raise at least $10,000 for Haiti. […]
News writing in the Columbia Missourian newspaper The Columbia Environmental Research Center is planning a $7 million overhaul of its labs and offices in southeast Columbia. The U.S. Geological Survey in Columbia researches the effects of water quality on aquatic organisms and river science, said Michael Mac, the center’s director. The effectiveness of these studies […]
At the first of four forums, Columbia residents with disabilities questioned Mayor Bob McDavid and City Manager Bill Watkins Thursday about the city’s accessibility and other issues. Homer Page, chairman of the Disabilities Commission, monitored the event held in the new addition to City Hall. He welcomed guests and explained the goal of the forums […]
The Boone Hospital Center celebrated the “topping off” of its new patient tower on Thursday morning, though bad weather forced the installation of the tower’s top beam a day early. The 22-foot, 600-pound beam has been displayed in the hospital lobby for the six weeks, allowing people to sign it and to express their feelings […]
After years of promoting bicycling in Columbia, Mayor Darwin Hindman received national recognition for his efforts. The League of American Bicyclists presented Hindman with its Lifetime Achievement Award on March 9 at the 10th annual National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. Read the full article at columbiamissourian.com.
After 39 years, an original owner of Harpo’s, Dennis Harper, has sold his popular downtown restaurant. Chuck Naylor and Kevin Fitzpatrick, both MU alumni, bought the Columbia eatery from Harper on March 2. Harper said he believes they will continue running the restaurant in true Harpo’s style. “It has steamrolled on,” he said. “Why slow […]
Families planning trips for summer vacation might be shocked to pay $3 when fueling at the pump. On March 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration released a short-term energy outlook, which included pump prices for upcoming seasons. The Administration predicted the average U.S. price for gas likely will exceed $3 per gallon at times during […]
News writing for the Columbia Missourian newspaper Gathered around two small windows in Columbia Regional Airport, fans of Mary Burch Nirmaier eagerly waited for her return. Nirmaier left Columbia on Monday, traveled to Washington D.C, and returned as a Congressional Gold Medal recipient. She was awarded the medal for her service as a Women Airforce […]
News writing for the Columbia Missourian newspaper Bundled in hats and gloves, MU freshmen Mary Angeleri and StephanieProffer called out to people passing by Speakers Circle to donate loose change Tuesday. They, like other church members at The Rock, were challenged last Saturday by their pastor, John Drage, to raise at least $10,000 for Haiti. […]
News writing in the Columbia Missourian newspaper The Columbia Environmental Research Center is planning a $7 million overhaul of its labs and offices in southeast Columbia. The U.S. Geological Survey in Columbia researches the effects of water quality on aquatic organisms and river science, said Michael Mac, the center’s director. The effectiveness of these studies […]
