Columbia Airport: Time to throttle up

Many of us were surprised a few weeks ago when Mayor Bob McDavid blew the…

Boone County’s growing transportation network

There are approximately 840 miles of roads that Boone County must maintain. This daunting task,…

SEC a big score for ‘Heart of America’

Sharing its border with eight other states, Missouri is incontestably the “Heart of America.” Depending…

Funding Extracurricular Activities

Research draws a clear link between engagement outside the classroom and improved student achievement. Recent…

Home Rule passage: Finishing Robb’s Work for Boone County

Boone County Presiding Commissioner Ed Robb was an honorable gentleman who passed away less than…

GetAbout Columbia still $5.9 million short of finishing the job | From the Roundtable

It’s been a great ride for some of us. I’m talking about a $22 million…

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…