Opinion: August Primary Election Brief

On Tuesday, August 7, Columbia voters will have the opportunity to go to the polls…

Veterans of Foreign Wars Offers a Comfort for Comrades

“At some point in time, you’ll need me as bad as I’m going to need…

Opinion: Community Policing Comes at a Price

There is an old joke in law enforcement that is, sadly, true. It goes, “There…

Strong Woman: Rockie Alden

Community role model feels blessed with a second chance at life. Rockie Alden shares her…

Transformations: From Human Doer to Human Being

Charity Goodwin overcomes perfectionism to embrace love for herself and others. For as long as…

CYSK: Sarah Lockwood & Rebecca Burkholder

Sarah Lockwood and Rebecca Burkholder make love look effortless. How did you meet? Rebecca: We…

Columbia Public Schools Foundation Provides a Solid Foundation

Hap Hairston recalls that when the Columbia Public Schools Foundation was founded, he was the…

Opinion: Chamber’s Washington Trip Highlights

I recently had the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital with the Columbia Chamber…

Opinion: The Consequences of Not Teaching Cursive

As someone who does not have children, I was somewhat oblivious to the fact that…

Opinion: The Rise of Downzoning

During the past 18 months, the City of Columbia has experienced an unprecedented level of…

Opinion: The Call for Full Disclosure

The call for a municipal performance audit costing upwards of a million dollars won’t go…

A Capitol Conversation: The State Budget

Jefferson City is a company town. The company is the State of Missouri. You cannot…