January 7, 2011

The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted against a proposal to rezone land at the corner of College Avenue and Walnut so a development company could build a four-story, 100-unit apartment building on the downtown site. After opponents cited concerns with traffic congestion, lack of parking and lax zoning restrictions, the commission Thursday night voted […]

The Columbia Board of Realtors has chosen auctioneer Larry Atterberry to receive the 2010 Denny Douglas Recognition Award. The award recognizes Realtors who give their time, energy and money to the community, and in general contribute to enhance the quality of life in the community. Atterberry became an active auctioneer in 1970 after serving in

It was a sentimental journey last week, when I returned to Springfield, Ill., for the annual reunion of former WTAX Radio employees, many of whom I was working with 40 years ago. My old boss, Shelby Harbison, has done much to propel my radio career during the years. He’s hosted these events since he retired

Gene Hill, author of multiple books illustrating his life with dogs, made the clever point that “whoever said money can’t buy happiness forgot about little puppies.” Columbia pet shop owners would likely argue that whoever made that universal claim forgot about kittens, birds, fish, hamsters and lizards, too. Local pet and pet supply shop owners

MEXICO, Mo. – Frank Cordie had a dream. The Mexico native wanted to put some life back into an icon of this city’s proud past, the historic A.P. Green Brick Refractory, which had been shuttered since 2002. The problem was, he didn’t know how to achieve that dream. “We hit many hurdles, fell down many

The City Council voted on Monday to support the joint decision by the city, Boone County and MU to challenge federal regulations intended to improve the health of Hinkson Creek. After 1st Ward Representative Paul Sturtz complained that the city staff should have consulted with the City Council before making that decision, Mayor Bob McDavid

The city of Columbia on Wednesday officially certified the petition by the Special Business District and the Central Columbia Association to create a Community Improvement District in the 43-block area downtown. A CID is a special taxing district that can levy a property tax or a sales tax. Its formation must be approved by more