Missouri’s governor says the Show-Me State is currently in the running for five projects that are worth at least $2-billion each. Governor Mike Parson (R) made his …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Democratic lawmakers join Missouri’s GOP governor on I-70 expansion bill
Boone County’s bipartisan legislative delegation was unanimous in its support of a bill pushed by Missouri’s governor to six-lane I-70 across the state. Senate President Pro Tem …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia councilman supportive of Seewood’s pay raise proposal
Columbia’s city manager will unveil his budget priorities for the next fiscal year today at noon at city hall. De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the annual budget message …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia city manager Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood has been on the job for 18 months, as city manager. Mr. Seewood grew up in the Kansas City area, graduating from …
Read More »(AUDIO): New Columbia city councilmen take office and vow to be accessible
Columbia’s newly-elected city council members are pledging to be accessible to their constituents. First Ward councilman Nick Knoth and Fifth Ward councilman Donald Waterman received the oath …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s governor excited two congressman with mid-Missouri ties chair major committees
The governor says southern Missouri Congressman Jason Smith’s appointment to chair the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is huge for Missouri. That’s the House’s primary tax-writing …
Read More »(AUDIO): Child care remains top priority for Governor Parson and powerful southern Missouri congressman
Missouri’s governor is praising U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-Salem), who represents southern Missouri on Capitol Hill. Governor Mike Parson (R) and Congressman …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Southern Missouri Congressman Jason Smith represents one of the poorest districts in Congress. The Salem Republican serves as the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chairman. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Councilman Matt Pitzer discusses his re-election decision on 939 the Eagle
Fifth ward Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer announced this week that he will not seek re-election in April. Councilman Pitzer outlined his decision on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Rowden: former Columbia Mayor Treece will do great job on state highway commission
Missouri’s governor has appointed former Columbia Mayor Brian Treece to the state Highways and Transportation Commission. Mr. Treece served two terms as Columbia’s mayor from 2016-2022, and …
Read More »Columbia’s city council plans Monday public hearing on proposed $506-million budget
You’ll have your first chance tonight (Monday) to testify about Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $506-million budget. City employee pay is one of Mr. Seewood’s top …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard is seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. If elected, she plans to focus on ARPA funding and broadband …
Read More »Columbia use tax dollars to fund police, fire and infrastructure projects
Columbia’s city manager says April’s voter-approved use tax measure will bring millions of dollars in crucial new annual revenue to the city. De’Carlon Seewood says the city is …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia’s outgoing mayor reflects on his successes and disappointments in the past six years
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is leaving office on Monday afternoon, after serving two terms. Mayor Brian Treece tells 939 the Eagle that in his six years, he’s most …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor-elect focusing on 24/7 shelter and housing needs
Columbia voters have elected former city sustainability manager Barbara Buffaloe as the next mayor. She received 8,528 votes, beating businessman Randy Minchew, who had 7,728 votes. Columbia …
Read More »Report: Columbia’s mayor to join EquipmentShare
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is joining fast-growing EquipmentShare as its vice president of strategy and development. That’s according to Como Buzz, which quotes Mayor Brian Treece as saying …
Read More »Missouri’s governor focusing on infrastructure, workforce development and broadband in 2022
Missouri’s governor will continue to focus on his two main themes during the 2022 legislative session. Governor Mike Parson tells 939 the Eagle that Missouri ranks in …
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