David Reed

Should the city build a new power plant? Should it widen West Broadway? How much money is needed for building schools, roads and sewers, and when should the...

Tom Atkins started a “mini Renaissance” of downtown in 1999 when he and his son, Scott, started renovating what has become the Atkins City Centre at 9th and...

Sometimes it takes a few outside observations to provide a reality check. A well-regarded economic development expert from Florida and site selection consultants from California and Georgia recently...

Just downhill from the football stadium on Providence Road, under a big white tent, a group of high-level University of Missouri boosters stood around talking about the Big...

Local businesses are starting to see a boost from the success of the University of Missouri-Columbia football team, which is undefeated after five games for the first time...

At the University Club of the University of Missouri-Columbia, beverage director Rob Sanders likes to add a hint of mystery to the art of tasting wine. On the...

The fast pace of building projects in Columbia, along with the expansion of city government building projects, is straining the Department of Public Works staff, and the director...