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Cheapest diesel in cities across Howard County in week ending Mar. 2

By Columbia News | Mar 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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712 lawyers in good standing in cities in Boone County as of Q4 2023

By Columbia News | Mar 7, 2024

There were 712 lawyers in good standing in cities in Boone County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Residents Encouraged to Contribute to Boone County Housing Study

By Columbia News | Mar 7, 2024

Residents of Boone County are being encouraged to participate in a significant initiative aimed at addressing housing challenges and promoting sustainable community development. The County, in collaboration with the City of Columbia, is inviting all residents to contribute to the groundbreaking Boone County Housing Study. This study is part of the larger Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan, which aims to address various housing issues within the region.Residents can make their voices heard by attending community input meetings, filling out community surveys, or...

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Julie McBee – March 2024 Volunteer of the Month

By Columbia News | Mar 7, 2024

Julie McBee has been recognized as the Volunteer of the Month for March 2024 for her dedicated efforts in beautifying Columbia through the Adopt-A-Spot program. McBee's commitment to her community stands out as she devotes her time and energy to making Columbia a more beautiful place."I jumped in and took on a spot that had gotten quite overgrown with weeds and Bermuda grass," McBee shared, reflecting on her initial involvement in the program. Despite the challenges she faced, McBee tackled the task with determination, breaking down the 150-foot median into manageable...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cooper County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 2

By Columbia News | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cooper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Annual Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 6, 2024

By Columbia News | Mar 5, 2024

The Annual Statewide Tornado Drill is set to take place on March 6, 2024, as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The drill aims to enhance public awareness and preparedness for tornadoes and severe weather emergencies.In preparation for the drill, Chris Kelley, the Director of Boone County Office of Emergency Management, emphasized the importance of practicing safety procedures. Kelley stated, "Participating in the statewide tornado drill is a crucial step in ensuring that individuals and communities are well-prepared to respond effectively to severe weather...

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What was the overall rating of Glasgow Gardens?

By Columbia News | Mar 3, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Glasgow Gardens attended an average of 38.1 residents per day in Howard County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Howard County in week ending Mar. 2?

By Columbia News | Mar 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Columbia News | Mar 2, 2024

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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

By Columbia News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Audrain County received $9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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2nd largest nursing home in Audrain County as of Q4 2023

By Columbia News | Mar 2, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Baptist Homes, Tri-County was the second largest nursing home in Audrain County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Columbia News area weekly mass times

By Columbia News | Mar 2, 2024

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

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Boone County

By Columbia News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Boone County received $5.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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

By Columbia News | Mar 1, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Pin Oaks Living Center was the largest nursing home in Audrain County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Cooper County in week ending Feb. 24

By Columbia News | Mar 1, 2024

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

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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.