Boone County’s presiding commissioner is praising EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia. Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill tells 939 the Eagle that it’s an …
Read More »Former Missouri Democratic lawmaker elected Boone County presiding commissioner
Boone County voters have elected former State Rep. Kip Kendrick (D-Columbia) as presiding commissioner. Mr. Kendrick served three terms in the Missouri House from 2015-2020, and served …
Read More »EquipmentShare expansion is one of the largest expansions in Columbia history
Missouri Governor Mike Parson praises EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia, describing it as great news for the entire state. Governor Parson (R) …
Read More »Columbia’s EquipmentShare continues major growth; Missouri’s governor to speak at jobs announcement
Missouri’s governor will be in Columbia this morning to help announce new details of fast-growing EquipmentShare’s $100-million expansion. Governor Mike Parson will be speaking at the 10 am …
Read More »Atwill says COU’s new terminal project highlights bipartisanship; predicts economic boost
Boone County’s outgoing presiding commissioner predicts Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal will boost economic development in Columbia and mid-Missouri. Dan Atwill tells 939 the Eagle …
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 »Murphy: Boone Hospital Center could be key issue in November’s presiding commissioner race
The publisher of Comobuz.com says there is some stress between Boone County Commissioners and Boone Hospital involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mike Murphy tells 939 …
Read More »Perfect weather expected for Columbia Regional Airport’s topping-off ceremony
You’re invited to this afternoon’s beam-signing and topping-off ceremonies at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). They will take place at 1:30 and 2, respectively. Columbia’s city manager says …
Read More »Murals that were removed from Boone County Courthouse heading to a college
Boone County commissioners have voted to move a Sid Larson mural that offended some residents from the courthouse to Columbia College. It’s unclear when the relocation will …
Read More »Tuesday groundbreaking set for massive I-70 new Rocheport bridge project
Missouri’s governor will be in Rocheport Tuesday morning for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $240-million I-70 bridge project. The ceremony will start at 11 am at …
Read More »Boone County’s Atwill says labor shortage is a statewide and long-term issue
Boone County’s presiding commissioner praises the organizers of last week’s statewide transportation conference in Columbia. More than 150 city and county officials from across the state traveled …
Read More »Boone County commissioners vote to remove Larson murals from courthouse
The Sid Larson murals will be removed from the Boone County Courthouse in Columbia, after the county commission voted 2-0 Thursday afternoon to move them to a …
Read More »Atwill: Tuesday groundbreaking set for massive I-70 Rocheport bridge project
Boone County’s presiding commissioner says a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony is being planned for the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project. The ceremony is set for 11 am at …
Read More »Work zone safety is a key topic at statewide transportation conference in Columbia
100 to 150 city and county officials from across Missouri are in Columbia this morning for a two-day transportation conference. The Missouri Association of County Transportation Officials …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County’s presiding commissioner weighs in on Sid Larson mural controversy
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill expects a commission vote in the next two weeks on the Sid Larson mural at the county courthouse. Mr. Atwill appeared …
Read More »Atwill: look for vote on Boone County Courthouse mural issue in next two weeks
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill expects county commissioners to vote on the Sid Larson courthouse mural issue in the next two weeks. Commissioners heard more the …
Read More »Atwill won’t seek re-election in 2022
Boone County will have a new presiding commissioner in a little more than a year. Longtime presiding commissioner Dan Atwill announced Wednesday that he won’t run for re-election …
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