I love baseball, and I love NASCAR. My idea of a fun afternoon is listening to Mike Shannon call a Cardinals game on the radio while I watch Dale Jr. and Carl Edwards round the track on television. Lately, I’ve noticed attendance numbers are slightly down for both of my favorite pastimes. I thought I’d […]
Learn from NASCAR, by staying flexible during tough economic times Read More »
*Hunting Market*Hunting on the rise in Missouri despite national decline.
Missouri hunting market grows amid national decline Read More »
Jim Cook had a grand plan when he opened Midwest Taxidermy in 1975. He would hunt and fish whenever he wanted in the summer and fall, and in the winter when it was cold, he would work. ‘Well, I found out real quick that when deer season opens, I’m here,” Cook said. “I don’t get
The stuff of love: taxidermist passionate about wildlife Read More »
*A Good Run*Specialty athletic shoe stores help customers find the right fit.
Specialty athletic shoe stores focus on individual wear and tear Read More »
A large coffee, two bear claws and six hot wings. That’s what patrons can order when they walk into the new Daylight Donuts franchise, 1203 E. Broadway, set to open in about three weeks. Co-owned by Shabbir Patel and Nick Patel (no relation), the new doughnut shop could serve both chicken wings and donuts on
*Business Profile: Bucket Media*Guiding clients through a changing media landscape.
Bucket Media guides clients through fast-changing landscape Read More »
Executive Director, Thumper Productions AGE: 39 JOB DESCRIPTION: To bring live music events to Columbia that truly connect the artists and the audience in an unforgettable experience. YEARS LIVED IN COLUMBIA: 16 ORIGINAL HOMETOWN: Marceline, Mo. EDUCATION: University of Missouri and The School of Rock COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Strong advocate and supporter of The Shelter, and
In the near future, citizens of Boone County and Columbia will be hearing about contract negotiations regarding fire services. As the City of Columbia expands by smart growth, unbridled growth or hokey-pokey growth, the demand for fire protection services changes. By agreement, the City of Columbia pays the Boone County Fire Protection District for services
Speaking Out: County, city fire department debate about budget, not quality of service Read More »
*Power Lunch*Bob Black discusses REDI’s new direction.
*Columbia’s Trust Fund*Ray Beck discusses the growth and development of the city trust.
City trust funds projects without using tax money Read More »
