Use fourth quarter to evaluate budget decisions of past year, plan ahead

With the onset of fourth quarter, many businesses find themselves in the midst of reviewing…

RSS proves to be a really simple solution for syndicating information

Distributing an electronic newsletter via e-mail has become a serious challenge in this era of…

Bird Business Booms in Columbia

On a Wednesday afternoon, Mariel Stephenson browsed the aisles of Songbird Station, looking over the…

Talent, McCaskill diverge on stem cell research, minimum-wage, immigration

The neck-and-neck race between Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill is…

Candidates in presiding commissioner race differ in their views on roads

In a political season when many voters decry the lack of choice between candidates who…

Mid-Missouri Land & Lots’ Web Site caters to rural buyers

Web Wonders: A Series Showcasing Local Businesses’ Best Sites Local real estate developer Phil Blom…

Odd Jobs: Crew works behind-the-scenes to provide flawless day at polls

I’m proud of many things in my life, one of which I share with my…

Central Missouri Community Action gets creative with programs, funds

Most mid-Missouri residents first hear about Central Missouri Community Action when they’re in danger of…

Amid rising costs, Missouri analyzes Massachusetts model

In April 2006, Massachusetts passed legislation that would provide nearly universal health care coverage to…

Stem cell amendment debate affects health care research, local economy

Beyond its effect on Missourians’ access to cures for diseases, a constitutional amendment protecting early…

Despite bad baseball management, another marvelous season

By now, barring yet another rainout, either the New York Mets or the St. Louis…

PYSK: Elaine Blodgett

President, Columbia-Boone County KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing leadership for an organization with diverse interests, all relating…