U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents a sprawling district in west-central Missouri that includes Columbia, Centralia, Sturgeon, Sedalia and Warrensburg. He joined us live this morning on …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses new House Speaker Johnson on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
A west-central Missouri GOP congressman has high praise for new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Mr. Johnson became the 56th House Speaker on Wednesday. U.S. Rep. …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses possible federal government shutdown on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The “Washington Post” is reporting this morning that a federal government shutdown looks more and more likely. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), whose district includes Columbia, Centralia, …
Read More »“Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Adkisson honored as part of 30 Under 30
The “Missouri Times” publication has recognized 939 the Eagle “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson and 29 others as their 30 under 30 honorees. The 30 were …
Read More »Many mid-Missouri high school games kicking off later tonight; Columbia College soccer to begin at 11 am
The excessive heat warning has led numerous mid-Missouri high school teams to delay kickoffs for tonight’s opening games. Tonight’s Columbia Hickman game against North Kansas City is …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. House Agriculture committee to hold August listening session in Sedalia on farm bill, drought
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill is inviting you to attend an August 14 listening session on the federal farm …
Read More »Just Jeff’s to cater Saturday’s Boone County fair ham breakfast
Hundreds of mid-Missourians will be dining on eggs, Boone County country ham tomorrow and biscuits and gravy tomorrow morning in Columbia. The Boone County fair’s popular ham breakfast …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses drought, federal farm bill and China on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) serves on the House Agriculture Committee in Washington. His sprawling west-central Missouri district includes Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Centralia. He’s inviting farmers …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. House Agriculture Committee to hold farm bill listening session in August in Sedalia
A west-central Missouri congressman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill says the committee will hold a listening session at the state fair in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Congressman Alford hopeful about this year’s farm bill
A west-central Missouri congressman is hopeful Congress passes a good farm bill this year. Every five years, Congress is expected to pass the “farm bill,” which sets …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County has exceeded absentee votes from previous April elections
Boone County’s clerk is projecting a 20 percent voter turnout for the April 4 municipal election. County clerk Brianna Lennon was in Centralia on Saturday and at …
Read More »Boone County’s clerk hears positive feedback from voters about absentee voting
Boone County’s clerk says 91 registered voters in the county cast absentee ballots this weekend. Clerk Brianna Lennon says 30 votes were cast on Saturday at the …
Read More »Top Columbia banker predicts more explosive growth in Ashland
The president of Columbia’s largest bank says growth continues in Ashland, Boonville, Hallsville and Centralia. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone notes the bank has …
Read More »(AUDIO): Central Bank of Boone County President Ed Scavone discusses economy and growth on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with about $3-billion in assets. The bank has numerous branches throughout Columbia, two Boonville branches and branches in …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is about to begin her fourth and final term in the Missouri House. While her newly drawn district still includes …
Read More »Boone County’s clerk predicts a 55 percent voter turnout on Tuesday
More than 700 Boone County residents cast no-excuse absentee ballots on Friday, the largest one-day number since the period began on October 25. Boone County clerk Brianna …
Read More »West-central Missouri Democratic congressional candidate is self-funding his campaign
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district hasn’t sent a Democrat to Capitol Hill in 14 years. That’s when the late U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Lexington) won his …
Read More »(AUDIO): West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Mark Alford appears live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Mark Alford is predicting that Republicans will retake control of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate in November. Mr. Alford is the …
Read More »Central Missouri GOP lawmakers optimistic about special session
Missouri’s governor is confident that the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve the two items in his special session call: the largest tax cut in state history and a …
Read More »