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EPA sticks by Hinkson stormwater rules

The Environmental Protection Agency today issued final regulations that mandate steep reductions in stormwater flowing…

2011: An overcast beginning, possible blue skies ahead

The passage of the year reminds me of taking a turn at the playground slide.…

Commission endorses Regency tax incentive

After three months of hearings with little public opposition, the Columbia Tax Increment Financing Commission…

Early childhood education aids economic development, lacks funding

Presiding Boone County Commissioner Ken Pearson published comments on early childhood education in this venue…

What's Happened

A UM Board of Curators search committee meets Thursday at the Columbia campus to begin discussing the process…

Americare expands to meet rise in senior living demand

Sally and Jim Orgren moved to Columbia from Buffalo, N.Y., in October. Since then, they…

P&Z takes issue with rezoning for downtown apartment building

The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted against a proposal to rezone land at the…

Atterberry wins CBOR service award

The Columbia Board of Realtors has chosen auctioneer Larry Atterberry to receive the 2010 Denny…

Annual journey to Springfield marred by sad local news | From the Round Table

It was a sentimental journey last week, when I returned to Springfield, Ill., for the…

For the pet who has everything: Locally owned shops offer specialty products and top-notch service

Gene Hill, author of multiple books illustrating his life with dogs, made the clever point…

Mid-America Brick opening in March

MEXICO, Mo. – Frank Cordie had a dream. The Mexico native wanted to put some…

Hinkson Creek needs pollution controls, but how do we reach that goal? | Viewpoints from a City Council hearing

The City Council voted on Monday to support the joint decision by the city, Boone…