Jay Lindner, Owner, Lindner Properties

1. What’s the hottest development market in Columbia right now? It’s hard to narrow this…

A Capitol Conversation: Sunshine Reform

The Missouri Sunshine Law, the legislation requiring open government meetings and records, celebrates its 45th…

City of Refuge Helps Refugees from Around the World

By the end of 2016, 65.6 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide because of persecution,…

Economic Incentives: Pros and Cons

If you follow the city council or county commission at all, you’ve probably heard the…

Needs Over Wants

In October 2016, and at a cost of $1,100,000, the Columbia City Council voted to…

Maximizing the Impact: Erin Reynolds

Local nonprofit director dedicates her life to the common good. In loving memory of our…

A Capitol Conversation: The Politics of Cannabis

Cannabis has arrived. Missouri is among at least a dozen states looking at medical marijuana…

The Caring People: Providing Care to Single Moms

In 2002, JoDee Herschend, a Springfield resident, had a powerful dream that drove her to…

Empowering Women: Learning through Leadership

As a community, we are blessed with many women leaders supported by some wonderful men.…

The Power of the Ask: Getting What You Deserve

Have you ever wanted something, whether in your personal or professional life, but never made…

The State of COU

175,860 passengers flew out of Columbia Regional Airport last year on scheduled airliners serving Chicago,…