By the Numbers: October
Politics and government are two peas in a pod, whether you hate peas or love ’em. Here’s a look at local politics, from Columbia’s City Council to the men and women who represent us in Jefferson City.
September 2014
Boone County Courthouse
Since Columbia became the official judicial seat of Boone County in the early decades of the 1800s, three courthouses have stood in the square between Walnut and Eighth streets. The current Boone County Courthouse is home to the 13th Judicial Court of Missouri. The courthouse was commissioned in 1906 and completed in 1909 with a
A Closer Look: October
DogMaster Distillery The North Village Arts District is now home to a planned “teaching bar” where customers can learn to make cocktails. That’s a service that owner Van Hawxby can offer on top of selling general liquor. According to the business’s official website, Hawxby, along with his wife, Lisa, wanted to mix a traditional manufacturing
A Closer Look: October
DogMaster Distillery The North Village Arts District is now home to a planned “teaching bar” where customers can learn to make cocktails. That’s a service that owner Van Hawxby can offer on top of selling general liquor. According to the business’s official website, Hawxby, along with his wife, Lisa, wanted to mix a traditional manufacturing
PYSK: Rick Rowden
Name: Rick Rowden Title and company/organization: Chairman of the Boone County Republican Central Committee, chief operating officer of Pebble LLC Age: 58 Job description: As chairman of the Boone County Republican Central Committee, I am charged with the task of helping Republicans get elected to public offices. Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: I’ve lived in Columbia
PYSK: Homer Page
Name: Homer Page Title and company/organization: Chairperson, Boone County Democratic Central Committee Age: 72 Job description: I direct the work of the Central Committee, represent the CC in public forums and with the media and assist Democratic candidates. Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: Ten this time and five when I was a student in the ’60s.
“Sell” Them on the Issues
The calls are beginning to go out. It happens every time a local issue appears on the ballot. In this case, high-placed city officials have been calling people they deem significant to make presentations before various groups and individuals to “sell” them on two significant tax issues the city seeks approval of in the Nov.
Money/Politics
Seven local candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives share their plans to help mid-Missouri businesses succeed.
Out of Office
To sharpen their management dexterity, three financiers turn to the stream, the sky and the stable.
Another Event
Another Event By Kari Laudano As a human, you attend a lot of events throughout your lifetime…A LOT of events. As we get older it seems the number of events we are invited to attend grow exponentially. Birthday parties, weddings, graduations, religious celebrations, anniversaries, holiday parties, funerals, inaugurations, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, black tie galas,