The Environmental Protection Agency today issued final regulations that mandate steep reductions in stormwater flowing into Hinkson Creek. Columbia, Boone County and MU vigorously opposed the proposed regulations known as the Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, and argued that it could cost several hundred million dollars to implement. The EPA retained the 40 percent […]
The passage of the year reminds me of taking a turn at the playground slide. Climbing to the top provides the perch to review the year just left behind. The descent through the months to come is bound to seem swift as we watch the events unfold. From the wide view, twenty-ten was not that
2011: An overcast beginning, possible blue skies ahead Read More »
After three months of hearings with little public opposition, the Columbia Tax Increment Financing Commission lent its support to the proposal to redevelop the Regency Hotel on Broadway and Short Street. The commission on Dec. 14 voted unanimously to send a recommendation to the City Council to approve $6.9 million, or $3.2 million in current
Presiding Boone County Commissioner Ken Pearson published comments on early childhood education in this venue in December. He stated: “Data show that every dollar spent on at-risk children saves $6 of subsequent spending on juvenile justice and later incarceration. Early childhood education can move at-risk children toward becoming productive contributors to society.” We wish to
Early childhood education aids economic development, lacks funding Read More »
*Retirement homes expanding*With retiring baby boomers fueling demand, LSS is expanding Lenoir Woods while Americare is expanding one senior living center and building another.
Lenoir Woods plans expansion, shift in care model Read More »
*Fifth Street Garage*Mayor, downtown workers air concerns about 10 level parking tower on the east end of downtown.
Watkins, McDavid discuss parking garage concerns Read More »
*China Connection Part III*As Missouri’s fourth largest export market, China is growing increasingly attractive to mid-Missouri companies. And when doing business in China, guanxi is the word to know.
Doing Business in China: Cautionary tales and advice Read More »
*People You Should Know*John Weaver recently became part of the ownership group at Williams-Keepers.
*Downtown Apartment Projects*Trittenbach Development wants to build two more apartment buildings that would house hundreds of downtown residents.
Trittenbach Construction proposing precedent-setting projects Read More »
A UM Board of Curators search committee meets Thursday at the Columbia campus to begin discussing the process for finding Gary Forsee’s replacement. Forsee stepped down Jan. 7; he said he wants to spend more time with his wife, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Forsee, former CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp., was at the helm of the four-campus system since
