Columbia had another bloody week last week, with two brutal homicides and another suspect charged with threatening to cut the heads off of children at the Islamic …
Read More »(LISTEN): First public playing of Ronald Reagan’s 1952 commencement speech in Fulton is tomorrow
Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton is inviting you to an event tomorrow (Tuesday) evening called “Reagan at the Woods.” They recently found a recording of …
Read More »(LISTEN): William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton was founded in 1870 and began as an orphanage for daughters who were orphaned during the Civil War. It has …
Read More »LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper emphasizes importance of public safety on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
This past week was one of the bloodiest in Columbia in recent memory, with two separate murders, two other victims suffering gunshot wounds and at least five …
Read More »(LISTEN): VP Culture’s Dr. Randal Weidenaar appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
VP Culture owner and organizational psychologist Dr. Randal Weidenaar has done workshops for numerous organizations, including the University of Missouri, Columbia-based EquipmentShare and MFA and for the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Well-known Columbia spine surgeon Dr. John Miles appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia native Dr. John Miles has been with Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) for 24 years. Dr. Miles, a leader in the local medical community, is a spine …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s average home price is now more than $410,000
Home prices in Columbia last month saw two records, according to the Columbia Board of Realtors. The board says January single-family home prices saw a record in …
Read More »Columbia’s retiring city manager and former parks director Griggs to reflect on career Saturday on 939 the Eagle
Columbia deputy city manager and former parks and recreation director Mike Griggs will retire from the city on April 12, after 37 years of service to Columbia. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime former Columbia Orthopaedic Group president Dr. Mark Adams appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) was founded in 1965 on Broadway in downtown Columbia. It started as a white frame house near Boone Hospital Center. COG built their …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry, who hosts the “CEO Roundtable” program, describes Comobuz.com as the best journalism coverage of the city of Columbia. Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy …
Read More »(LISTEN): Coil Construction owners Randy and David Coil appear on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia-based Coil Construction has built numerous shopping areas, restaurants, medical facilities and entertainment facilities that you and your family members have visited for the past 49 years. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Coil Construction turns 50 next year
A well-known Columbia-based construction company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. Coil Construction was founded by Randy Coil in 1975. Mr. Coil started the company …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia-based Big Tree Medical founder and a physician promote direct primary care on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
You may have heard a term used in recent years called “concierge level healthcare”, which means direct primary care. Direct primary care means your primary care billing …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood is celebrating his second anniversary on the job. He became city manager in January 2022. Mr. Seewood joined host Fred Parry in-studio …
Read More »(LISTEN): Top Columbia banker indicates Columbia home sales are down in 2023
While final numbers are still being calculated, Columbia home sales were down 16 percent for the year for 2023, through late October. Central Bank of Boone County …
Read More »(LISTEN): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Parks and Recreation director Gabe Huffington appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s Parks and Recreation department has 78 parks, ranging from its largest, Cosmo park, to 20 neighborhood parks. It has 82 full-time employees and another approximately 600 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia banker says finance is emerging as key component of area economy
The traditional three pillars of Columbia’s economy have been education, health care and insurance. They still are in some ways, even with State Farm’s headquarters no longer …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community
Being a good corporate citizen is a key philosophy of Columbia’s Johnston Paint and Decorating, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Co-owner Blair “Murph” Murphy, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Johnston Paint and Decorating co-owner Blair Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s popular Johnston Paint and Decorating will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The company was founded in 1925 by Columbia businessman LD Johnston and his …
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