Columbia’s finest female attorneys take unusual journeys to juris doctorate

Non-traditional. That’s the common theme that connects the CBT’s picks for Columbia’s top female attorneys. None of them followed the traditional path of lawyers who make early career decisions, go to law school straight after getting their undergraduate degrees and begin practicing right after passing the Bar exam.

The city manager’s fiscal year 2009 programs and priorities

Editor’s note: The following is a condensed version of Bill Watkins’ State of the City…

PYSK: Sarah J. Read

President, The Communications Center Inc. Owner, Law Offices of S. J. Read AGE: 52 JOB…

Business Profile: Taiwanese friends open second tea house downtown

*Business Profile:*Lollicup Tea Zone Taiwanese friends open second tea house downtown.

High food costs causing changes, finger pointing

As Alice Locklin left the Hy-Vee grocery store on a weekday afternoon, her cart contained…

Generosity helps Food Bank meet rising need amid escalating costs for groceries and fuel

On a single day in early June, 190 people picked up their groceries at the…

Customer Service: FTC advertising guidelines: a matter of law, ethics and trust

*Customer Service:*Vianello’s advice about seeking legal advice.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting

*Chamber*Annual Meeting Teresa Maledy wins Outstanding Citizen Award.

How good is the word of the City Council? The test comes Monday

Life has a knack for handing us our own comeuppance. A road construction project included…

What small business owners need to know when legal questions arise

Our center was contacted the other day by a potential client asking about hiring a…

Cigar Party

ABOVE: Dave Dunafon, left, toasts with a friend in the hazy smoking lounge.   Above:…

Moser buys land for grocery store in north Columbia

Roger Moser closed recently on the sale of acreage on Columbia’s northern border and plans…