Real estate development and infrastructure are nearly inseparable topics. They’ve always had a corresponding relationship, but the two are much more public these days — particularly as they relate to funding new infrastructure and making repairs on existing systems. That dialogue is taking place on a national level, but Columbia has a few defining features. […]
There’s never been a business owner who doesn’t look for some edge over the competition. There are plenty of potential shortcuts out there, though, that offer more risk than reward — or that may be outright scams — just waiting for an opportunity-seeking business owner to fall victim. The following are some business scams to
“We want our clients to be successful,” McClure Engineering’s chief operating officer, Dennis Folden, says. “We want to build a relationship, we want to know what is important to them, and we want to make them successful. When we do that, it builds stronger communities.” McClure Engineering Company offers a wide variety of engineering services
From roll carts to sewer lines, infrastructure issues can incite fervent political passions as much as any social cause. Putting politics aside, we’ve asked city council members and top engineers to weigh in on where things stand regarding some major priorities for Columbia’s infrastructure. Each topic is complex enough to warrant a full book, but
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I’ve paid about $26 into Missouri’s transportation system in the last month. That’s a rough estimate I made using the calculator hosted on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s website — I figure I’ve driven about 16,000 miles in the last year (which is about 3,000 above average), and I’ve filled up only at gas stations
To develop a comprehensive public safety plan in Columbia, we need to begin the process with consensus from everyone involved. What do I mean by consensus? Not that we need to agree on what that plan looks like, what specific changes in current policies are needed, or even how we’re going to fund the plan.
Since its founding in 1936, Boone Electric Cooperative has always had the mission to provide Missourians with access to power — but now, with more ways in which to supply power than ever before, access isn’t enough. The cooperative wants to further reach members’ needs by providing them with the options they want for where
The Columbia Municipal Power Plant has been providing Columbia with electricity for over a century. The plant was built in 1912 at 1501 Business Loop 70 E. to aid Columbia’s first power plant, which provided only enough electricity for 61 homes, 15,000 commercial bulbs, and 208 street lamps. Because of the growing demand for electricity
This story appeared in print as part of “The Word on the Streets.” Want to catch up on infrastructure issues in Columbia? There’s no better way than getting in touch with your city councilperson. Find out who that may be using the ward map (above) and their contact info (below). City Mayor Brian
Last year, Missouri had over 34,000 new cancer cases. That’s roughly the population of Moberly and Sedalia combined. Cancer Research Center was founded in 1962 to create a better future for cancer patients. Since then, CRC has dedicated its time to identifying ways to detect cancer early, create innovative therapies, and analyze tumor reduction factors.
