The Columbia Housing Authority was founded in 1956. Its mission is to provide safe, healthy and affordable housing to low-income Columbia/Boone County residents and families. Columbia Housing …
Read More »Boone Health’s new president to appear Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The president of the sixth-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County has signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Audrain County officials. The NDA involves a feasibility study to look …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to recognize 37-year employee Mike Griggs tomorrow night
A man who’s been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield will be recognized by Columbia mayor Barbara Buffaloe and the council Tuesday night …
Read More »(LISTEN): William Woods expects even bigger numbers in fall, after largest freshman class in history
Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton has had so much enrollment growth that they’re considering building a new residence hall. William Woods president Dr. Jeremy Moreland …
Read More »(LISTEN): First public playing of Ronald Reagan’s 1952 commencement speech in Fulton is tomorrow
Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton is inviting you to an event tomorrow (Tuesday) evening called “Reagan at the Woods.” They recently found a recording of …
Read More »(LISTEN): William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton was founded in 1870 and began as an orphanage for daughters who were orphaned during the Civil War. It has …
Read More »LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper emphasizes importance of public safety on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
This past week was one of the bloodiest in Columbia in recent memory, with two separate murders, two other victims suffering gunshot wounds and at least five …
Read More »LISTEN): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) executive director Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s (CCUA) main campus is at Clinkscales and Ash. While CCUA is separate from the popular Columbia Farmers Market, they do work …
Read More »(LISTEN): VP Culture’s Dr. Randal Weidenaar appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
VP Culture owner and organizational psychologist Dr. Randal Weidenaar has done workshops for numerous organizations, including the University of Missouri, Columbia-based EquipmentShare and MFA and for the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime former Columbia Orthopaedic Group president Dr. Mark Adams appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) was founded in 1965 on Broadway in downtown Columbia. It started as a white frame house near Boone Hospital Center. COG built their …
Read More »(LISTEN): Coil Construction owners Randy and David Coil appear on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia-based Coil Construction has built numerous shopping areas, restaurants, medical facilities and entertainment facilities that you and your family members have visited for the past 49 years. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Coil Construction turns 50 next year
A well-known Columbia-based construction company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. Coil Construction was founded by Randy Coil in 1975. Mr. Coil started the company …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia-based Big Tree Medical founder and a physician promote direct primary care on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
You may have heard a term used in recent years called “concierge level healthcare”, which means direct primary care. Direct primary care means your primary care billing …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s city manager envisions creation of a housing resource center
Columbia’s city manager says housing is one of the biggest issues our community is facing, particularly affordable housing. The median home value in Boone County is now …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood is celebrating his second anniversary on the job. He became city manager in January 2022. Mr. Seewood joined host Fred Parry in-studio …
Read More »(LISTEN): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Parks and Recreation director Gabe Huffington appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s Parks and Recreation department has 78 parks, ranging from its largest, Cosmo park, to 20 neighborhood parks. It has 82 full-time employees and another approximately 600 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community
Being a good corporate citizen is a key philosophy of Columbia’s Johnston Paint and Decorating, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Co-owner Blair “Murph” Murphy, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Johnston Paint and Decorating co-owner Blair Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s popular Johnston Paint and Decorating will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The company was founded in 1925 by Columbia businessman LD Johnston and his …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Sheriff Carey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The veteran Boone County sheriff says there’s been gang activity in the Columbia area for the past 30 years. He says there have been a few homicides …
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