Historic William Woods University was founded in 1870. Its 225-acre campus is in mid-Missouri’s Fulton. Dr. Jeremy Moreland is the university’s 13th president, and began in October. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Fair board president Jeff Cook appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The Boone County Fair, which was established in 1835, begins Tuesday at 5 pm at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia. Admission is $10 from Tuesday-Friday, while …
Read More »REDI: Flights still planned between Columbia Regional and Charlotte
The head of Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) says American Airlines still plans to provide service from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte in the future. …
Read More »Mizzou is still Columbia’s largest employer; VU now third on list
The University of Missouri is still Boone County’s largest employer, by far. Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated’s (REDI) website says Mizzou has 8,612 employees. It’s followed by …
Read More »(AUDIO): REDI President Stacey Button appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Swift Prepared Foods will be opening its large plant on Columbia’s Route B in 2023, bringing more than 200 jobs to the area. Swift, which has a …
Read More »Just Jeff’s owner Jeff Spencer appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Readers from Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine have once again voted Just Jeff’s as the best burger in town. Just Jeff’s owner Jeff Spencer was orphaned at a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Hip-hop artist and Columbia native Nick Danger appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
31-year-old Nick Rodriguez, who’s stage name is Nick Danger, is a hip-hop artist who performs in Missouri and in other states as well. Mr. Rodriguez went to …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone Electric general manager Todd Culley appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Boone Electric Cooperative general manager Todd Culley tells 939 the Eagle News that construction on their $27-million headquarter project should be done by September and that he’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia best-selling author and former Mizzou quarterback Alex Demczak appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Former Mizzou walk-on quarterback Alex Demczak is a best-selling author and speaker. He has a new book that he’s co-authored with Jon Gordon that focuses on trust, …
Read More »(AUDIO): 4th District GOP congressional candidate Taylor Burks appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks is seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district. Mr. Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” …
Read More »Top Columbia banker: we’ve seen no indication yet of a recession
The president of Columbia’s largest bank says there is no indication yet of a recession. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone addressed the issue this …
Read More »(AUDIO): Central Missouri Honor Flight director Steve Paulsell appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
95 Missouri veterans received a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week, when they took an Honor Flight to Washington. It was the first Central Missouri Honor Flight since 2019, …
Read More »Columbia Police and Fire recommend Stephens Lake Park for Fire in the Sky event
It looks like Columbia’s popular Fire in the Sky event on the fourth of July will take place at Stephens Lake park, which is near Broadway and …
Read More »$49,000 improvement project continues at the old Boone County fairgrounds coliseum
Columbia’s parks department has been making thousands of dollars in improvements at the coliseum at the old Boone County Fairgrounds, which is now called Northeast Regional Park. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Parks director discusses fairgrounds, park sales tax and pickleball on 939 the Eagle
Gabe Huffington became acting director of Columbia Parks and Recreation on April 4. Mr. Huffington was in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO …
Read More »Extensive renovations continue at downtown Columbia’s Shiloh
Indoor renovations have been completed at a popular downtown Columbia bar and grill. Developer Nic Parks purchased the assets of Shiloh and took over in September. Parks …
Read More »(AUDIO): Developer Nic Parks outlines Lakeside Ashland and Shiloh projects on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Florissant native and Mizzou graduate Nic Parks is well-known across mid-Missouri for his projects, including Level Up and Silverball in Columbia. He’s currently developing the major Lakeside …
Read More »Mid-Missouri developer to outline Lakeside Ashland and Shiloh projects on “CEO Round Table”
You’ll soon be able to watch movies at the Lakeside Ashland drive-in, south of Columbia. Construction is continuing on the major project near Highway 63. Developer Nic …
Read More »Columbia’s current Ronald McDonald House purchased by St. Raymond’s Society
An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers who are in need has purchased Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House, which is located near Keene. St. Raymond’s Society …
Read More »(AUDIO): MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
MU Health Care has about 7,500 employees, making it one of mid-Missouri’s largest employers. MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright joined host Fred Parry on Saturday …
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