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News from May 2024

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Cities in Audrain County had 25 lawyers in good standing as of April

By Columbia News | May 10, 2024

Cities in Audrain County recorded 25 lawyers in good standing as of April.

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718 lawyers in good standing in cities in Boone County as of April

By Columbia News | May 9, 2024

Cities in Boone County recorded 718 lawyers in good standing as of April.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Howard County in week ending May 4

By Columbia News | May 7, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Construction at John William “Blind” Boone Home

By Columbia News | May 6, 2024

The City of Columbia, Missouri has announced a public hearing scheduled for May 6, 2024, to discuss the proposed construction of improvements to the exterior of the historic John William “Blind” Boone Home. The hearing will take place at the Council Chamber of City Hall at 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, at 7:00 p.m.The city revealed that the estimated cost of the improvement project is $80,000.00. Funding for this project will come from General Revenue Funds and other lawfully appropriated sources.In a statement, City Clerk Sheela Amin emphasized that the public...

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Installation of Traffic Calming Devices on Hanover Boulevard

By Columbia News | May 6, 2024

Columbia, Missouri - The City Council of Columbia, Missouri has announced a public hearing regarding the proposed installation of traffic calming devices on Hanover Boulevard between Clark Lane and Rice Road. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway.The estimated cost of the improvement is $32,000.00, with payment to be made from Annual Traffic Calming Funds and other appropriated funds. Sheela Amin, the City Clerk, affirmed the decision by stating, "Done by order of the City Council."For more...

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Second Amendment to the 2022 Sidewalk Master Plan

By Columbia News | May 6, 2024

The City of Columbia, Missouri, has announced a public hearing regarding a proposed second amendment to the 2022 Sidewalk Master Plan. The hearing is set to take place on May 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall.According to the City Council of the City of Columbia, the purpose of the hearing is to "CONSIDER A PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2022 SIDEWALK MASTER PLAN." This public forum aims to provide all citizens and interested parties with an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns on the proposed amendment.Sheela Amin, the City Clerk,...

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Redesign of Former Flight Service Station at Columbia Regional Airport

By Columbia News | May 6, 2024

The City of Columbia, Missouri, has announced a public hearing scheduled for May 6, 2024, regarding the proposed construction of improvements for the redesign of the former Automated Flight Service Station building at the Columbia Regional Airport. The purpose of the redesign is to repurpose the building for airport administration offices, car rental space, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offices.According to the official notice, the estimated cost of this improvement project is $4,800,000.00. The funding for the project will come from various sources,...

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Christian Sasse – May 2024 Volunteer of the Month

By Columbia News | May 6, 2024

In May, we are shining our Volunteer Spotlight on Christian Sasse, a GIS analyst who has been a volunteer with the City of Columbia since 2021. Christian Sasse, in an interview, expressed his dedication to uniting his volunteering efforts with his leisure activities to benefit the community. He said, “I’ve been attempting to bring together the places I volunteer with and where I visit for leisure by planning collaborations in hopes of reaching more members of the community and getting a wider demographic of people involved to try and better where we live.”Christian Sasse,...

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Construction at Clary-Shy Community Park in Columbia, Missouri

By Columbia News | May 6, 2024

Columbia, Missouri - A public hearing is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2024, regarding the proposed construction of a multi-use facility and a 52-car parking lot at Clary-Shy Community Park. The announcement was made by Sheela Amin, City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council.The notice for the public hearing states, "PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE FACILITY AND 52-CAR PARKING LOT AT CLARY-SHY COMMUNITY PARK." The estimated cost of the project is $5,019,932.00. According to the notice, the funding for this improvement will come from various sources, including...

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Columbia News | May 5, 2024

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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42 sports coaches at institutions in Boone County earn on average $251,541 in 2022

By Columbia News | May 4, 2024

The average coaching salary at University of Missouri-Columbia, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Boone County, was $587,069, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Columbia News area weekly mass times

By Columbia News | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Columbia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2022: 16 coaches at institution in Howard County earned on average $55,879

By Columbia News | May 3, 2024

The average coaching salary at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Howard County, was $55,879, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Audrain County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 27

By Columbia News | May 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 12 coaches at institutions in Randolph County earned on average $25,012

By Columbia News | May 2, 2024

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Randolph County during 2022 was $63,059 at Moberly Area Community College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.