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Let’s get public transportation back on track | From the Roundtable

As debate proceeds about the upcoming city budget, Mayor Bob McDavid, to his credit, brooks…

Public art’s beauty lies in the eye of the beholder | From the Roundtable

It’s time to weigh in on the matter of so called “public” art and the…

Bringing new life to Columbia Regional Airport | From the Roundtable

The ongoing revitalization and development of Columbia Regional Airport continues to be one of my…

New city manager settles in during unsettling times | From the Roundtable

For more than 20 years, Columbia fell under the aegis of two city managers, both…

Got a name for the new parking garage? | From the Roundtable

We’ve got a contest going to come up with a name for the much-aligned parking…

Municipal bonds — financial risks where they’re least expected | From the Roundtable

The other day I sat in on a conference call with a group of big-city…

Moog School, a fillip in education, closes after 10 years | From the Roundtable

This is a story I’m going to call “Jack’s Three Miracles.” Among the small group…

Weather watch and warning systems have room for improvement | From the Roundtable

I recently wrote about severe weather and how over the years the greater Columbia area…

It’s time to ramp up airport development | From the Roundtable

By now, the word is out that a major overseas enterprise balked at opening a…

Boone County’s tornado warning system commendable | From the Roundtable

The Good Friday tornadoes that passed through St. Louis with, incredibly, no reported deaths reminds…

Nixon should rescind billion-dollar rail bid, focus on road woes | From the Roundtable

While watching our state’s highways crumble and hearing the widespread calls for budget cutbacks, Gov.…

Out-of-towner city manager replacement has big shoes to fill | From the Roundtable

As much faith as I have in the wise and collective wisdom of our elected…