People You Should Know: Tony Mayfield

*People You Should Know*The new UMB community bank president runs marathons.

From the Roundtable: Health care reform has huge impact on Columbia, however it turns out

The debate rages about health care reform, and I am confused. From the Left, the…

Bluestem adapts creatively to economic downturn

*Resilient Retailer*Bluestem adapts creatively to economic downturn.

Online veterans analyze social network options

*What Social Networks Do You Use?*Online veterans analyze options.

Can Caring for Missourians training program endure?

Gov. Jay Nixon is touting a program aimed at producing more medical professionals at universities…

People You Should Know: Katie Harris

*People You Should Know*Katie Harris is addicted to House Hunters.

Guest Column: The State Bond Issue: Let’s not play politics with our future

Since last December, I have been nagging anyone who would listen – and some who…

From the Roundtable: West Boulevard just one of many Columbia traffic conundrums

Poor little old West Boulevard; it’s appellation as a boulevard conjures up thoughts of anticipated…

City View: TIF projects are worthy investments in Columbia’s future

*City Manager’s View*TIF projects are worthy investments in Columbia’s future.

Arts community challenged to change amid recession

*Power Lunch*Arts community challenged to change amid recession.

From computer hater to mega Mac dealer

After Duane Burghard moved from Chicago in 1983 to attend MU, he quickly realized he belonged in Columbia. In one week, he started college, joined the Navy reserves and met his wife Mara in church.
Burghard eventually founded The MacXprts Network. The business, located in the Village of Cherry Hill, is now one of the nation’s largest Apple dealerships.

COLORS kicks off Independents Week

            Mayor Darwin Hindman joined a group of independent business owners at Uprise Bakery on…