Legal Green
Addressing a municipal court fee schedule that’s confusing not only for the public but also for professional court staff and attorneys, the general Assembly has made judicial reforms a priority for the current legislative session.
February 2015
Road Wars
In a city with an average commute of about 15 minutes, traffic is often just a minor inconvenience. But it has its own story entirely.
The Way We Do Business
Atkins Inc. has changed in more ways than one since its birth almost 90 years ago. What started as a small janitorial company has now expanded to a thriving business with a customer base spanning a 75-mile radius around its headquarters in Columbia. Atkins Inc., with services that range from pest control to janitorial services,
Back in the Mud
MoDOT recently unveiled its “325 Plan” for Missouri’s 34,000-mile network of bridges and highways the agency has been charged with building and maintaining. With $325 million available for this Herculean effort, the agency says it will only have funds to care for about 8,000 miles of interstate highways and heritage federal routes, including Highway 63.
PYSK: Jodie Asel, Circuit Judge of the 13th District
Name: Jodie Asel Title and company/organization: Circuit Judge of the 13th Circuit, Division 4 (Boone and Callaway counties) Age: 64 Job description: Circuit judges preside over felony criminal cases and all types of civil cases including lawsuits in which the amount of dispute is more than $25,000. Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: 47 Original hometown: Chaffee,
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Chicken Fried Quinoa
Ingredients: • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (close to 4 cups cooked) • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock (or water) • ½ yellow onion, diced (1 cup) • 3 carrots, peeled and small diced (1 cup) • ½ red bell pepper, diced (1 cup) • 3 green onions, chopped (the green part) • 3 garlic
Boot Camp Challenge
Ready for a Challenge? The Boot Camp Challenge offers a unique program that provides individual attention in a motivating group setting. You’ll achieve short-term fitness goals and gain the skills to make lifestyle changes. No matter your fitness level, this program will offer you a challenging workout that will push you to your fitness limits.
Hub and Spoke recieves American Package Design Award
Local creative agency Hub & Spoke was bestowed with an American Package Design Award from Graphic Design USA for its efforts in creating the Rock Bridge Brewing Company Saison beer can design. According to a press release, Graphic Design USA received more than 2,000 entries for the award. “It was really exciting,” said Dak Dillon,
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Getting Stronger Outside and In
Once Gloria Gaus changed her mindset she changed her entire life. I love the timely wisdom of scripture and quotes. “A negative mind will never give you a positive life.” How true this was for me for a number of years. I had unrealistic ideas of what success and wealth were. I thought working harder
The Perfect Amount
These three Columbia ladies are cooking up delicious dishes for themselves and their families, and Columbia Home wanted to get the secret recipes. Susie has a great pasta dish that’s a must-try. Becky shared a wonderful soup that’s a favorite for her and her husband and perfect for every season. And Darcie cooked up a