November: Closer Look

Rent College Pads “Finding housing is a pain point for students,” says Jeremy Schmidt, chief…

Real Estate: The Infrastructure Dilemma

Real estate development and infrastructure are nearly inseparable topics. They’ve always had a corresponding relationship,…

Business Smarts: Startup Scams to Avoid

There’s never been a business owner who doesn’t look for some edge over the competition.…

Building Community: McClure Engineering Co.

“We want our clients to be successful,” McClure Engineering’s chief operating officer, Dennis Folden, says.…

The Word on the Streets: Columbia’s Top Infrastructure Issues

From roll carts to sewer lines, infrastructure issues can incite fervent political passions as much…

Road Wage: MoDOT’s Bleak Funding

I’ve paid about $26 into Missouri’s transportation system in the last month. That’s a rough…

Managing in Times of Crisis

In the minds of many of its residents, it was the worst thing that ever…

Policy: Advancing Public Safety in Columbia

To develop a comprehensive public safety plan in Columbia, we need to begin the process…

Guardians of the Grid: Boone Electric

Since its founding in 1936, Boone Electric Cooperative has always had the mission to provide…

Ask Anne: Why Employees Leave

I’ve received several letters about the challenges you have with intermittent Family Medical Leave Act…

Columbia Municipal Power Plant

The Columbia Municipal Power Plant has been providing Columbia with electricity for over a century.…

Mike Parks, Airport Manager, Columbia Regional Airport

Age: 41. Job description: My position requires daily oversight of operations, maintenance, public safety personnel,…