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PYSK: Elaine Blodgett

President, Columbia-Boone County KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing leadership for an organization with diverse interests, all relating…

Stritzel pursues dream franchise expansion one sandwich at a time

Like Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas with his burgers or Ben and Jerry with their ice…

University marks major progress in life science research partnerships

Just over two years ago, my photo appeared on the cover of the Columbia Business…

Columbia’s new airline takes off

The Columbia Regional Airport held an open house on Oct. 5, the first day of…

Over Here: How the G.I. Bill Transformed the American Dream

In a university town like Columbia, the G.I. Bill that kicked in at the end…

PYSK: Mary Ellen Lea

Operations Manager, City of Columbia Public Works AGE: 45 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of the fleet…

Tobacco tax plan bad for state

The Petition for Tobacco Tax Increase was touted as a tax increase on smokers, but…

PYSK: John LaRocca

General Manager, University Club & Catering AGE: 50 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a team of professionals…

Signage

This is what East Broadway in downtown Columbia looked like 40 years ago, shortly before…

Members of community must ask themselves: Is growth really all that bad?

My last several columns were somewhat cynical. In fact, some could argue that they were…

Challenge for additional funding involves seeking public good from private interests

Public research universities are faced with the ongoing challenge of finding the best combination of…

Our Point of View

City Council fails first significant visioning test On the same week that the Columbia City…