Audits recognize CPS’ fiscal responsibility

Developing a budget requires focusing on organizational vision and prioritizing resources. Managing a budget requires…

New year brings new service initiatives

In my October 2011 budget message, I outlined areas of service improvements that the City…

Time to push the pedal for motor fuel tax?

So, what did you pay for a gallon of gas today? Was it $2.99 ……

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…

CARE program a ‘win-win-win’ for Columbia youth, business, community

Since 1982, the City of Columbia’s Career Awareness Related Experience (CARE) program has provided summer…

Honor Flight fundraiser raises student awareness of veterans

The Columbia Public Schools recently participated in a friendly competition with Jefferson City Public Schools…

Four E’s of Fire Prevention

The 1871 Great Chicago Fire happened on Oct. 9 and was blamed on Mrs. O’Leary’s…

GIS Keeps Boone County ‘On the Map’

Much like big mapping companies such as Google and Bing that help you view the…

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…