Features

First National Bank continues its reshuffling

Andrew Beverley, formerly executive vice president of the Landrum Company, has been promoted to chairman…

Chamber announces Business of Year nominees, Athena Award winner

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced the five finalists for the 2007 Small Business of…

Midwest CompuTech brings technology expert to BC&S

Microsoft information worker solution specialist Sean Abbott will be the featured speaker for a Columbia…

Mayor’s Appreciation Breakfast

The Chamber of Commerce coordinated the 12th annual salute to Mayor Darwin Hindman, held at…

BARGE BUSINESS IN PERIL

Corps to consider closing Missouri River traffic this year It’s hard to imagine the Missouri…

Calendar

FEBRUARY 23rd-25th Columbia Home Builders Association Home Show All weekend at the Hearnes Center The…

Setting the Stage:Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts raises funds for renovation project

After years of watching other cities across the state and the nation reap the cultural…

Public or private?

Catholic high school opening next year, CIS planning similar project Columbia soon will have two…

Odd Jobs: Read any good books lately?

My husband, for the sake of our budget, recently called a moratorium on bookstore visits.…

Closing of 9th Street Bookstore signals grim future for area independent retail booksellers

Although the 9th Street Bookstore has changed its name and location several times over the…

Sewers drive development

A city’s wastewater system is one of its most significant infrastructure issues. While it plays…

Maximizing the Minimum The implications of Missouri’s new wage law

In November of last year, Missouri voters approved Proposition B, raising Missouri’s minimum wage to…