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Skala promotes smart growth, conciliation

Karl Skala’s work in local governance began 12 years ago with a fight to preserve…

Council passes sewer plan; fees, financing decisions to follow

The City Council this month endorsed a master plan for expanding Columbia’s sewer system, projecting…

Confessions of a Mystery Shopper

Latest dining trend involves service with a smile When dining out, people tend to use…

CCPG gets down to business

Columbia Connections Professional Group is the self-proclaimed “one-stop referral for a wide gamut of products…

2007 Business Conference & Showcase set for March

Plans are under way for the annual Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Conference and Showcase,…

Area legislators foresee focus on health care in G.A.

For real estate agents, the mantra is “location, location, location.” For the 2007 session of…

Holden: Growth requires infrastructure investment, affordable housing

Mike Holden is tired of watching Columbia play catch-up with growth. If elected in April…

Wade: As it expands, city must maintain high quality of life, attract high-tech jobs

Jerry Wade says it’s time Columbia residents put their differences aside and agreed on what…

Outstanding Offices

Personal injury attorneys Wally Bley and Mark Pfeiffer decided to stop renting and buy an…

Columbia prepares sewer system expansion

The city sewer system was been expanding for more than 100 years and now serves…

Where’s the beef?

Online, where ranchers, industry keep in touch When it comes to blogging, John Kleiboeker, head…

Competing in a world dominated by the big box stores

Here we are in late December, the pinnacle of the retailing year, and every retail…