Al Germond

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Technology can put consumers in control of emergency information

Moving beyond how area agencies plan to deal with the next Great Blizzard, government officials…

Technological Advances: Never say never

“Never say never” has forever been a phrase I’ve taken to heart when it comes…

From the Roundtable: More advance planning could reduce some snow-related problems

There have been bigger snowstorms, of course. Two weeks ago, the heavens really opened up,…

BJC offers olive branch to Boone Hospital trustees

It looks like all the talk around town about canceling the lease got their attention.…

Paving MKT: Good for government grants, bad for many users

“I am wary of Greeks even when they are bringing gifts.” – Laocoon Substitute “governments”…

Rail lines historically pose traffic danger, growth makes safety issue priority

I took this picture on Sunday, March 16, 1969, from the rear car of a…

Visioning process should work, if not derailed by reckless endeavors first

I’ve been going back and forth about the city’s visioning project. Most of the time,…

Something needs to be done to eliminate marathon City Council sessions

After the Columbia City Council finally succeeded in wrapping up its business for its Sept.…

Time to tear down dilapidated city hall, build new downtown civic complex

I predict that in 20 years members of the current Columbia City Council will regret…

Rising from the rubble: Downtown building owners’ restorations come forth

When talk first surfaced more than a decade ago about dismantling the downtown canopy, most…