The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is planning to build a new welcome center at Columbia’s Agriculture Park near Clinkscales and Ash. CCUA executive director Billy …
Read More »CPD is currently down 21 officers; Saturday open house planned
Saturday is your opportunity to take a close look at the Columbia Police Department’s BearCat SWAT vehicle and mobile command posts. CPD plans an open house tomorrow …
Read More »Columbia Area Career Center’s emerging role gets high marks from business leaders
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent and area business leaders describe the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) as critical for workforce development. Several speakers emphasized the CACC’s …
Read More »Drawings highlight what new Columbia elementary school will look like
The new elementary school that will be built next to south Columbia’s John Warner middle school is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The $25-million …
Read More »CPS proceeding with new $25-million elementary in fast-growing south Columbia
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a $1.1 million architect services agreement involving a new elementary school that will be built next to south …
Read More »Jones: Columbia Area Career Center could be key in helping CPD with officer shortage
Columbia’s police chief says the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) will help improve CPD’s recruiting through youth career path training. Chief Geoff Jones tells 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s police chief recaps meeting with governor; CPD is currently down 23 officers
Columbia Police Department officials and the head of the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) traveled to Jefferson City on Monday to meet with Governor Parson about recruitment …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and Columbia police officials pleased with meeting on police recruiting/retention
Missouri’s governor met with the leaders of the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Area Career Center on Monday in Jefferson City, to outline efforts to improve …
Read More »$80-million bond issue approved by CPS voters
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) have given the green light to an $80-million bond issue, which will fund the construction of two new elementary schools. The …
Read More »15 percent voter turnout projected in Boone County for April
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is predicting a 15 percent voter turnout for the April election. Voters in Columbia, Ashland and Boone County will be casting ballots …
Read More »Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. …
Read More »(AUDIO): CPS Superintendent. Dr. Brian Yearwood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. If the proposed bond issue is approved by voters, it would …
Read More »UM System president says Mizzou and Lincoln University are “going to do a lot of great things together”
The UM System president and the president of Jefferson City’s Lincoln University will work closely together to establish new partnerships. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi made …
Read More »Columbia career center renovations are key component in CPS’ $80-million bond issue proposal
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million no-tax increase bond issue. Columbia school board member Blake Willoughby says if voters …
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