City of Columbia
Recent News About City of Columbia
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending June 22?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Boone County in week ending June 22
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Columbia city offices announce closures and changes for Independence Day
City of Columbia offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Residential curbside trash will not be collected on the observed holiday and will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash App for collection day reminders and service notifications. Questions concerning the collection schedule should be directed to the Contact Center at 573.874.CITY (2489). The landfill will also be closed Thursday, July 4.
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Fire in the Sky event returns to Stephens Lake Park on July 4
The 72nd Annual Fire in the Sky event is scheduled to take place on July 4 at Stephens Lake Park. The free celebration will commence at 6:30 p.m., featuring activities for children, live music, and food trucks. The evening will culminate with a fireworks display around 9:15 p.m., accompanied by music simulcast on KBXR.
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How many companies in cities in Boone County received FDA inspections in Q1?
There was one company in a city associated with Boone County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending June 22?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at nine gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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3 gas stations in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 22
The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Public hearing set for proposed municipal services center construction in Columbia
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of Columbia, Missouri, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing aims to provide all citizens and interested parties an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed construction of the Municipal Services Center – South Facility and Salt Storage Building. The facility is planned to be located on the west side of Sinclair Road and south of Nifong Boulevard.
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Columbia City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2024 annual action plan
The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 701 E. Broadway, to consider the City’s FY 2024 Annual Action Plan. Copies of the draft document are available at 11 N. 7th and online at https://tinyurl.com/as3w2edb. Public comments will be accepted until 8:00 A.M. on June 28, 2024. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval along with public comments received and responses to those comments.
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Douglass High School teacher named June Volunteer of the Month
June’s spotlight volunteer, Trina Warder, has a long history of community involvement, beginning with her family. “We volunteered the very first year the city had the program, my husband, myself and our two boys did Cleanup Columbia on a piece of the MKT Trail every year.” More recently, Warder has been active in cleanup efforts with students at Douglass High School. A French teacher for most of her career, she joined Douglass in 2019 and has taught Urban Ecology and a work-study program at the Truman VA Hospital.
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City offices closed in observance of Juneteenth
City of Columbia offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the United States.
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Cities in Boone County had 719 lawyers in good standing as of May
There were 719 lawyers in good standing in cities in Boone County as of May.
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Public hearing set for proposed Lake of the Woods Pool improvements
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to give all citizens and interested parties an opportunity to be heard in relation to the following:
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Columbia to hold public hearing on voluntary annexation proposal
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of Columbia, Missouri at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri. The hearing concerns the proposed annexation into the City of Columbia of approximately 29.68 acres of land owned by Richland Olivet Farm L.L.C. The property is located on the west side of Olivet Road and south of Richland Road.
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3.8% of Boone County residents considered unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Boone County hit 3.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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Columbia's new STR regulations effective June
The City of Columbia’s new short-term rental (STR) ordinance will take effect on June 1, 2024. All dwellings used as an STR must comply with the ordinance requirements by June 1, 2025.
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Columbia Parks and Recreation launches summer playground exploration challenge
Columbia Parks and Recreation encourages residents to explore local park playgrounds this summer. The city's park system boasts 75 parks featuring 51 playgrounds, each equipped with various play structures. Many of these playgrounds are located near park shelters and loop trails.
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City pools open for summer in Columbia
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced the opening of three outdoor city pools for the summer season.
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Columbia City Council schedules vote on extending capital improvement sales tax
The Columbia City Council has voted to call a special election on the question of whether to extend the Capital Improvement Sales Tax (CIST). The election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.