Features

*Buying Broadband*Downtown businesses struggle to afford upgrades to high-speed Internet.

*Business Profile*Joe Priesmeyer succeeds Joe Scheppers as president of local beverage distributor N.H. Scheppers.

*People You Should Know*Todd Culley, CEO and general manager of Boone Electric Cooperative

*Business Profile*Servicenoodle.com eliminates the middleman and connects customers with service providers, modernizes the Yellow Pages

*Katy Trail Turns 20*Celebrating the trail’s milestone birthday with a bike ride, fanfare and a touch of nostalgia.

*Undergraduate Inventor*Journalism student Tony Brown invented the iPhone apps that caused MU to change compensation rules

*DIY Dessert*At Yogoluv, customers create their own combinations from more than 10 flavors and 30 toppings.

*Remodeling Trends*Large-scale home renovations pick up speed in the Old Southwest neighborhood.

*People You Should Know*Rob Wolverton, president of R. Anthony Development Group LLC

*Art Review*Perlow-Stevens Gallery’s featured artists express unique insights drawn from natural inspiration.

*Farm to Table*University Club of MU event connects culinarians to local growers and producers.

*National Broadband Goals*Is ultra-high-speed Internet too pricey for the residential market?