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News from February 2024

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Cooper County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Lakeview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center

By Columbia News | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Lakeview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center was the third largest nursing home in Cooper County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Glasgow Gardens, a nursing home in Glasgow, Missouri

By Columbia News | Feb 29, 2024

Glasgow Gardens was the only for-profit facility nursing home in Howard County, Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Cooper County in 2021

By Columbia News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cooper County received $12.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Ralls County receive in 2021?

By Columbia News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Ralls County received $7,715,094 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Katy Manor Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Cooper County

By Columbia News | Feb 28, 2024

Katy Manor, the largest nursing home in Cooper County, aided an average of 55 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Howard County in 2021

By Columbia News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Howard County received $5.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Audrain County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Pin Oaks Living Center?

By Columbia News | Feb 28, 2024

Pin Oaks Living Center was the only for-profit facility nursing home in Audrain County, Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Additional Flights to Dallas and Chicago by American Airlines at Columbia Regional Airport

By Columbia News | Feb 28, 2024

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is set to introduce additional flights to Dallas and Chicago courtesy of American Airlines, starting in April 2024.The airport will see an extra flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) commencing on April 4, followed by an additional flight to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) on June 5. This expansion will provide travelers with four flights to Dallas and three flights to Chicago each day.Airport Manager Michael Parks expressed enthusiasm about the increased flight options, stating, "Columbia Regional Airport continues to see...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Randolph County rise or fall in 2021?

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Randolph County received $4.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Riverdellcare Center: 4-star nursing home in Cooper County

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

Riverdellcare Center was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Cooper County, Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Randolph County farmers in 2021 reached $3,468,017

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Randolph County received $3,468,017 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Howard County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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What was largest nursing home in Cooper County as of Q4 2023?

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

Riverdellcare Center, the largest nursing home in Cooper County, aided an average of 50.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Public Hearing Announced for Rezoning Proposal in Columbia

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

On February 27, 2024, Engineering Surveys & Services, acting on behalf of Burrell, Inc., submitted a request for the approval of a rezoning project in Columbia. The proposal aims to rezone a 1.03-acre property on 107 Texas Avenue from M-OF (Mixed Use Office) to PD (Planned Development) to facilitate the development of a new building.The request includes an associated statement of intent, preliminary plat, and PD plan named Phoenix House, which is planned to be situated on both 90 E Leslie Lane and 107 Texas Avenue. This development would allow for the construction of an...

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 4 - 8, 2024

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

The National Weather Service and Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have designated March 4 – 8, 2024, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. According to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM), the initiative aims to raise awareness and preparedness for severe weather events.In a statement, the BCOEM highlighted the importance of active participation from schools, businesses, organizations, and households in the upcoming week. They emphasized the significance of discussing safety topics related to severe weather and actively engaging in...

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Boone County Office of Emergency Management Offers Community Emergency Response Team Training

By Columbia News | Feb 27, 2024

Boone County Office of Emergency Management is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to respond to disasters. The training aims to equip participants with basic skills to respond to immediate community needs in the aftermath of a disaster when emergency services may not be readily available.The training not only provides participants with the basic skills needed but also focuses on supporting first responders upon their arrival at the scene. CERT volunteers are encouraged to work together to...

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How much did farmers in Chariton County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Columbia News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Chariton County received $10,041,017 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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3rd largest nursing home in Randolph County as of Q4 2023

By Columbia News | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Valley View Health and Rehabilitation was the third largest nursing home in Randolph County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Lakeview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Columbia News | Feb 26, 2024

Lakeview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Cooper County, Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cooper County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Columbia News | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cooper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.