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‘Gift’ of the Sales Tax

It’s on again, off again — in the wake of a perceived spike in local criminal activity — the high ho-dads down at City Hall are talking about...

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Flashback – Glenn’s Cafe

Glenn’s Café has relocated three times in its history, but one thing has remained the same since 1954: the red and white Glenn’s Café sign, which now hangs...

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Proposed downtown gateways a “butt of ridicule”

The idea of having the City of Columbia assume proprietorship of certain streets presently under the aegis of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department came up recently in...

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Flashback – Missouri United Methodist Church

The Missouri United Methodist Church, with its Indiana limestone facade and imposing bell tower, has stood watch over downtown Columbia for more than 80 years. Plans for the...

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A Sign of the Times

A three-month moratorium to draw up regulations for electronic signs and billboards marks the latest phase of the city’s long-running penchant for regulating — and restricting — various...

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Flashback – Wabash Station

The historic Wabash Station is considered the central hub of Columbia transportation. Originally built and opened in July 1910 as the Wabash Train Station, the station celebrated its...

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By the numbers – April

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A Call for Communication about Proposition One

It’s simply the most important item residents of Columbia and Boone County have been called on to approve in many years. Voter approval by a simple majority of...

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Flashback – Boone County Court House

Built in 1828, Boone County Courthouse underwent three renovations to get to where it is today. The original two-story, brick courthouse lasted less than 20 years due to...

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By the Numbers – March