Columbia has received $25 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million in federal ARPA dollars. President Joe Biden signed …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Central Bank executive Bob Roper appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Former Central Bank executive Bob Roper grew up in southern Indiana before moving to Lamar, Missouri and later to Columbia, where he earned a law degree from …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy describes his subscription-based website as working at the intersection of culture and politics. Mr. Murphy, who has more than 40 years of experience …
Read More »Kendrick to face Leipard in Boone County presiding commissioner race; close judicial race
Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard is seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. If elected, she plans to focus on ARPA funding and broadband …
Read More »Downtown Columbia business owners say Wabash station is not appropriate for sheltering
Columbia’s city council has heard a detailed report about safety and security concerns regarding the homeless and the Wabash bus station downtown. The Wabash is located at …
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