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…

From the Roundtable: Will Columbia be winner or loser as energy costs escalate?

In any situation there will be those who win and those who are not so…