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Columbia’s city council has unanimously voted to approve a roll cart trash collection system that will take effect in one year. The council approved the measure 7-0 …
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Columbia approves new job title position aimed at improving trash collection reliability
Columbia’s city council is hopeful that Monday night’s vote to add a full-time position for solid waste packers will help make trash collection operations more reliable. The …
Read More »Millions of dollars in projects finished in Columbia in 2021; COU terminal project to finish this year
Columbia city staff members are touting the successful completion of numerous key projects in fiscal year 2021, including the major Nifong project and the $9 million runway …
Read More »April election set for Columbia use tax measure
Columbia voters will be heading to the polls in April to vote on a local use tax ballot measure. The city council approved placing the item on …
Read More »Columbia’s first African-American city manager receives high praise from Mayor Treece and council; choice was unanimous
Columbia will soon have its first African-American city manager. After a national search, the city council Monday afternoon named deputy city manager De’Carlon Seewood as the next …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hear concerns about road safety, near a quarry
Columbia’s city council will hear a complaint Monday night about safety issues on northwest Columbia’s Blackfoot road, which is near LA Nickell golf course. Resident Walter Minner …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport’s parking lot to be expanded; project will include improved lighting
A proposed expansion of the south parking lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) has received the green light from Columbia’s city council this week. City officials say …
Read More »New fire station coming to Columbia, near Scott Boulevard
Columbia’s city council has voted to authorize construction of a fire station near Scott Boulevard and state Route K, in the Deerfield Ridge subdivision. The council approved …
Read More »Winter weather plan to be discussed by Columbia’s city council Monday evening
With winter just around the corner, Columbia’s city council will hear a detailed report Monday night about winter weather and snow removal. Public works is recommending that no …
Read More »Columbia council to hear concerns about speeding on Worley, and about sidewalks in Greek Town
Columbia’s city council will hear testimony Monday evening from a resident who’s worried about speeding along Worley. Lillian Davis will address the council this evening. She tells …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia Councilwoman Betsy Peters discusses council ward redistricting
Columbia’s City Council must approve new ward boundaries every ten years. Sixth Ward City Councilwoman Betsy Peters tells “Wake Up Columbia” that she’s hopeful it will be …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia city councilman Pitzer joins “Wake Up Columbia” to discuss Logboat Brewery expansion, Rock Bridge state park and winter shelters
Columbia fifth ward city councilman Matt Pitzer joined “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to recap Monday’s council meeting. Topics included Logboat Brewery’s planned expansion, concerns about protecting …
Read More »Human rights commission wants Columbia to change temperature rule for Wabash overnight center
Columbia’s Human Rights Commission is recommending that the city implement a temporary increase in the cut-off temperature for the emergency Wabash overnight center from nine degrees Fahrenheit …
Read More »Logboat brewery expansion and ARPA funding to be discussed by Columbia’s City Council on Monday
Columbia’s City Council is set to vote Monday night on multiple rezoning issues involving a future expansion of the Logboat brewery facility on Fay street. Logboat wants …
Read More »Columbia water bills could go up in 2022
Columbia residents may see an increase in their water bills, after the first of the year. Columbia voters approved a three-percent water ballot issue in August 2018, …
Read More »Federal grant heading to Columbia fire department for new radio equipment
A $178,000 federal grant is heading to the Columbia Fire Department, after the city council voted to accept the grant Monday night. The grant will be used …
Read More »Budget approved by Columbia’s City Council focuses on pandemic and public safety
Columbia’s City Council has unanimously voted to approve a $474 million operating budget, a budget that projects that the COVID pandemic will continue. The budget approved by …
Read More »Columbia’s City Council to vote on budget and fire grant on Monday night
Columbia’s City Council will likely to give final approval to the proposed $475-million fiscal year 2022 budget at Monday night’s meeting. The council is also expected to …
Read More »Detailed list of planned park projected approved by Columbia’s City Council
Columbia’s City Council has voted to support a resolution approving a list of projects expected to be funded, if voters approve a park sales tax extension in …
Read More »Columbia parks officials outline improvements planned, if sales tax extension is approved
Columbia’s City Council could vote Tuesday night on a resolution approving a list of projects expected to be funded, if voters approve a one-eighth cent park sales …
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