Features

*Pedestrian Bridges*Skywalks make up an
important part of city
transportation

*Philanthropy*Presbyterian
Children’s
Services does
more than offer a
child a home

*To Catch a Thief*Columbia police
officers use bait
cars to discourage
vehicle theft

*Recycling*Commercial recycling remains lower than residential, while recyclable waste market plummets.

*People You Should Know*Mary Sloan, Big
Brothers Big
Sisters of Central
Missouri

*Power Lunch*Community leaders talk about crime in Columbia

*Real Estate Market Analysis*Bad economy highlights the local housing market’s resilience

*People You Should Know*David Nivens, owner of Midwest Computech and TruMark Services

*New Business Update*Hot Box Cookies opens its downtown doors

*Voices*Jim Muench on why two neighborhood associations is a bad idea

In these tough and uncertain economic times, seeking value and bargains is as important as…

*City View*Bill Watkins explains need for new parking garage