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Columbia has been selected to receive Love Your Block grants for neighborhood revitalization projects. The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University announced the selection, which was approved by Columbia's City Council on September 3.

Columbia seeks resident assistance for identifying home water service line materials

The City of Columbia Utilities has announced that during recent field investigations, no lead water service lines were found in the city's water distribution system. However, there remains a slight possibility that some lead service lines exist.

Columbia urges proper yard waste disposal for autumn

City Utilities has issued a reminder to Columbia residents about the importance of proper yard waste disposal this autumn. The initiative aims to protect the city's stormwater system from potential damage caused by improper disposal methods.

Public Health Director Stephanie Browning announces retirement after 25 years

Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning will retire from the City of Columbia on October 11 after 25 years of service. Browning began her public health career in Yuma, Arizona, where she worked in HIV prevention for three years before being promoted to assistant director, serving a total of 11 years. She became the director of Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) in 1999.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Howard County as of August?

By Columbia News | Sep 23, 2024

There were seven lawyers in good standing in cities in Howard County as of August.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Cooper County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By Columbia News | Sep 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cooper County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Audrain County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Columbia News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Cooper County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cooper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Randolph County in week ending Sept. 14?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Audrain County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Howard County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Columbia News | Sep 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Audrain County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Columbia News | Sep 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Columbia News area weekly mass times

By Columbia News | Sep 21, 2024

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Audrain County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Audrain County in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fall 2022: 78.5% of applicants to Boone County's 4 universities were admitted

Boone County's four universities admitted an estimated 78.5% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

Mid-Mo Energy Expo scheduled for Oct. 12 in Columbia

The City of Columbia Water & Light, Boone Electric Cooperative, and Ameren Missouri are set to host the Mid-Mo Energy Expo on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boone Electric Community Building located at 1413 Rangeline St.

98.1% of college applicants to Howard County's 2 universities were admitted for fall 2022