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MOHELA’s political, fiscal fallout

For Columbia, Gov. Matt Blunt’s 17-month-old plan to cash in assets of the Missouri Higher…

Columbia Bursts With Artrage

Despite occasional drizzle, Columbia’s first Artrageous Friday gallery crawl proved a boon for downtown businesses.…

Slipping by Barri L. Bumgarner,

(Tigress Press, 2005). What’s it like inside the head of a serial killer? Slipping, by…

Let’s give our smoke-free workplace ordinance a chance to work

The health hazards of second-hand smoke (SHS) are now recognized by every major health and…

Visioning without planning leads to messy urban development

It is said that Columbia has no need for “experts” to guide its future development.…

Sometimes the media should just shut up

The tragedy at Virginia Tech is a wake-up call. It reminds all of us how…

The Cutting Edge: Third-generation entrepreneur’s press clipping service evolves

Newz Group expanded into its 10th state this spring with the acquisition of the Colorado…

Voices of experience: Entrepreneurs give tips on how to be successful

The words “nine to five” mean nothing to Tony Richards and Ann Marie Quertermous, owners…

Entrepreneurship: A driving force in the local economy

Entrepreneurs play a vital role in economic development as key contributors to technological innovation and…

Local women tell entrepreneurship success stories

The inspiration to start your own business can come from anywhere—even from cracking your head…

Time allocation: the long and short of it

A fact is a fact: We can neither stop time nor create more of it.…

In response to David Shorr’s editorial “Be Careful What You Ask For,” we are compelled to render the following response: “You Might Just Get It.”

According to Mr. Shorr, the bill currently before the Missouri General Assembly to provide a…