With some effort, REDI shows cooperation brings great things

Media reports might lead you to believe our civic organizations rarely get along, but nothing…

Consulting firm navigates political landscape for candidates, corporations

TreecePhillips has a knack for picking winners when it comes to advising political candidates, and…

Over Here: How the G.I. Bill Transformed the American Dream

In a university town like Columbia, the G.I. Bill that kicked in at the end…

PYSK: Mary Ellen Lea

Operations Manager, City of Columbia Public Works AGE: 45 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of the fleet…

Animal lover realizes lifelong dream, opens animal hospital

Dr. Debbie Leach, who opened My Zoo veterinary hospital this year on the north side…

Tax analysis flawed

In his editorial on the proposed tobacco tax increase, Tim Lee’s analysis is flawed regarding…

Tobacco tax plan bad for state

The Petition for Tobacco Tax Increase was touted as a tax increase on smokers, but…

Something needs to be done to eliminate marathon City Council sessions

After the Columbia City Council finally succeeded in wrapping up its business for its Sept.…

Realtor checks need for downtown digs

Realtor Bob Walters believes many people agree with his assessment that downtown Columbia lacks adequate…

Sales start quickly at Old Hawthorne, golf course complete

With its golf course complete and real estate sales under way, the Community of Old…

Foreclosure expert hopes site clicks with subscribers

Greg Harmon exudes pure enthusiasm when talking about his new real estate investor network. “We…

Realtors vulnerable to market swings

Nearly 40 years ago, when my mother decided to take a break from nursing, she…