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09/02/10 - Wieman named APWA Professional Manager of the Year - Solid Waste
09/02/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
09/01/10 - Electronic waste recycling scheduled for Sept. 18
09/01/10 - Temporary closure at the intersection of Ash and St. Joseph
09/01/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
08/31/10 - September - National Preparedness Month
08/31/10 - City offices closed on Labor Day; City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday
08/30/10 - Sidewalk reconstruction on south side of Broadway begins tomorrow
08/25/10 - City Council will hold FY 2011 budget work sessions
08/23/10 - City’s annual commemorative poster unveiled
08/23/10 - GetAbout Columbia offers Cycle Chic guided ride
08/20/10 - Public input sought for ‘East Area Plan’
08/19/10 - City invites comments, ideas from disability community
08/18/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
08/13/10 - Most Notable Properties nominations sought
08/13/10 - Storm drain repair on Walnut
08/13/10 - Elliott named Columbia Regional Airport interim manager
08/12/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
08/12/10 - Line striping campus streets
08/11/10 - LEED certification announced for Fire Station #9
08/11/10 - City Hall drive-thru entrance to change
08/11/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
08/06/10 - GetAbout Columbia will install median on College Avenue
08/05/10 - Columbia Transit’s Saturday service
08/05/10 - Water project on Smith Drive
08/02/10 - City will hold bow hunter orientation, registration sessions
07/30/10 - National Biker Roundup Event, Aug. 3-8
07/30/10 - Severe weather possible
07/30/10 - Columbia Transit route changes reminder
07/30/10 - Chip sealing streets
07/30/10 - Full City Channel service interrupted in Charter Communications territory
07/30/10 - Scott Boulevard traffic to move to new lanes
07/29/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe’s ‘office hours’ for Ward 6 moved to Sunday
07/29/10 - Asphalt mill and overlay
07/28/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
07/27/10 - Daniel Boone Building access closed for construction
07/27/10 - City manager will present budget address tomorrow
07/27/10 - More streets to be chip sealed this week
07/22/10 - Columbia Transit to test new routes this weekend
07/22/10 - Chip seal streets
07/21/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
07/20/10 - Severe weather and flooding possible in Boone County
07/16/10 - Chip seal maintenance July 19-23
07/16/10 - Stormwater maintenance on Ann Street
07/15/10 - Water boil advisory lifted for North Waterfront Drive
07/15/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
07/14/10 - Columbia Transit route changes will begin Aug. 2
07/14/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
07/13/10 - The state of renewable energy in the Midwest
07/13/10 - Water boil advisory for North Waterfront Drive
07/11/10 - Boil advisory lifted for Blackfoot Road area
07/09/10 - Water boil advisory for Blackfoot Road area
07/09/10 - Chip seal maintenance to begin Monday
07/08/10 - Crew to overlay Starke Avenue
07/08/10 - Kespohl cancels office hours for Wednesday
07/06/10 - City to celebrate Wabash centennial
07/06/10 - Chapel Hill Road closed for paving work
07/06/10 - Conference covers the state of renewable energy
07/03/10 - Water boil advisory lifted for Whitegate Drive
07/01/10 - Boil advisory for Whitegate Drive
07/01/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
06/30/10 - Kespohl will hold office hours Wednesdays
06/30/10 - Chip seal work on city streets
06/30/10 - City manager names Water and Light director
06/30/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
06/29/10 - 911 and calls concerning fireworks
06/29/10 - Sidewalk construction begins at Howard Municipal Building
06/28/10 - City offices closed July 5
06/26/10 - Malfunction causes activation of storm warning siren
06/25/10 - Broadway water project will restrict parking
06/25/10 - Public input sought for ‘East Area Plan’
06/24/10 - Prepare for the dangers of summer heat
06/24/10 - Water boil advisory lifted for sections of Columbia
06/24/10 - Street closure for Rollins Road
06/24/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
06/23/10 - Final meeting of phase 2 of the downtown charrette planning process planned for Friday
06/22/10 - Be aware of lightning dangers
06/22/10 - Water main break extends boil advisory for sections of Columbia
06/22/10 - Columbia Transit requests comments on proposed route changes
06/22/10 - Disabled access at City Hall
06/21/10 - Summer weather brings severe weather
06/20/10 - Water main breaks lead to boil order for northeast section of Columbia
06/18/10 - Federal funds approved for bus fleet
06/18/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels Saturday’s ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
06/17/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
06/17/10 - GetAbout Columbia to offer Community Gardens Bike Tour Saturday
06/16/10 - Summer Weather Safety Week
06/15/10 - There’s still time to enter the Columbia Transit photo contest
06/15/10 - Public invited to phase 2 of downtown charrette planning process
06/15/10 - Public hearings set for Business Loop 70 sidewalk, Stadium Boulevard corridor improvements
06/15/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
06/14/10 - Highway 63 bridge construction causes periodic traffic restrictions
06/11/10 - Flagstone Drive closure
06/11/10 - Surveying to begin for future sewer project
06/11/10 - Ballenger Lane closure
06/11/10 - Sewer manhole rehabilitation project
06/11/10 - Sewer cleaning on College, Broadway and Providence
06/10/10 - Availability for downtown charrette planning process
06/09/10 - Fire hydrant testing begins this week
06/08/10 - Potential exists for flooding; residents reminded of flood dangers
06/08/10 - Tenth and Cherry city garage undergoing repairs
06/08/10 - City schedules interviews, community meetings with Water & Light director candidates
06/04/10 - Public hearing for Broadway sidewalk project
06/04/10 - Public invited to transform downtown areas
06/02/10 - One lane of Highway 63 traffic restricted Friday and Monday
06/01/10 - Energy-efficient window air conditioner exchange
06/01/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday
05/28/10 - City Manager’s State-of-the-City Address
05/27/10 - Bike lanes to be marked on Washington Avenue
05/27/10 - Mayor’s welcome reception for USS Columbia commander and crew will be held tomorrow
05/26/10 - City offices closed on Memorial Day
05/24/10 - ‘Youth In Action’ summer volunteer program begins its ninth year
05/21/10 - National Hurricane Preparedness Week
05/21/10 - Phone and Internet service outage in six city buildings
05/20/10 - Line striping on Windsor Street
05/20/10 - Lane markings and bike symbol work extended
05/20/10 - Broadway repairs
05/19/10 - Potential exists for flooding
05/18/10 - Applications are being accepted for Storm Water Advisory Commission
05/18/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
05/17/10 - Dense fog likely for Columbia area; drivers advised to take precautions tonight and Tuesday
05/17/10 - Electronic waste recycling this weekend
05/14/10 - Temporary closure of drive-through payment area at City Hall
05/14/10 - Public input sought for ‘East Area Plan’
05/13/10 - City of Columbia to honor volunteers on Tuesday
05/13/10 - Interested-parties meeting scheduled for sewer project
05/12/10 - Ceremony planned for completion of two city projects and starting of another
05/12/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
05/12/10 - Water & Light project restricts traffic on East Broadway
05/11/10 - Severe weather possible for Boone County; residents asked to prepare for potential storm
05/11/10 - Broadway lane restriction due to hospital work
05/11/10 - Applications are being accepted for the Source Water Protection Plan Task Force
05/07/10 - Lane markings and bike symbols
05/07/10 - Water boil order lifted for sections of Columbia
05/06/10 - Repairs to sewer lateral on Hardin Street
05/06/10 - Mayor’s Statement and News Conference
05/04/10 - Water main breaks lead to boil order for sections of Columbia
05/04/10 - Bike, Walk or Wheel to a Free Breakfast Friday, May 7
05/04/10 - Temporary street closure on North Eighth Street at Broadway
05/04/10 - 2010 Census: Columbia and Boone County Beat National Mail-Back Rate
05/03/10 - Market Drive at Scott Boulevard to close for road work
05/03/10 - Columbia Transit offers ‘Try Transit’ day
04/30/10 - City’s automated utility payment and building inspection systems will be down temporarily Tuesday
04/30/10 - Meetings on proposed new water main location
04/29/10 - Potential exists for flooding; residents reminded of road closure website
04/29/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
04/28/10 - Repairs to sewer lateral on Meadow Lane
04/28/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
04/27/10 - Councilman Thornhill to host second annual Ward 2 Neighborhood Safety Workshop
04/26/10 - Chapel Hill street closure delayed again
04/26/10 - Ninth annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week has something for everyone
04/24/10 - Volunteers ‘Cleanup Columbia’ despite rainy weather
04/24/10 - Strong thunderstorms possible and flash flood watch issued
04/23/10 - Sewer repairs on Ridgeley Road
04/23/10 - Chapel Hill street closure rescheduled to Tuesday
04/23/10 - Temporary lane restrictions on Keene Street
04/21/10 - Line striping continues on city streets
04/21/10 - Chapel Hill closure
04/20/10 - Scott Boulevard closure
04/20/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
04/20/10 - More than 2,000 volunteers are scheduled to ‘Cleanup Columbia’ Saturday
04/19/10 - City utilizes new communications service
04/19/10 - Workshop opportunity for visual artists
04/19/10 - 2010 Neighborhood Leadership Program concludes Tuesday evening
04/16/10 - Public Safety Joint Communications says 'thank you!'
04/16/10 - Water line work for wastewater treatment plant
04/16/10 - Columbia Transit hosting photo contest to celebrate 100th anniversary of Wabash Station
04/15/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
04/15/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
04/15/10 - Emergency repairs at Seventh and Locust
04/14/10 - City Web site and phones to be down temporarily this evening
04/12/10 - PSJC will host open house on Wednesday
04/12/10 - City receives budget award
04/12/10 - Public hearing for North Grindstone Sewer Extension Phase 3
04/12/10 - Public hearing for Texas Avenue sidewalk
04/12/10 - Open house/interested-parties meeting for Providence Road traffic safety and capacity study
04/12/10 - Outgoing Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ May 15
04/09/10 - Special City Council Meeting
04/09/10 - Line striping city streets
04/09/10 - Open house/interested-parties meeting for proposed roadway improvements will be held Wednesday
04/08/10 - Mayor Hindman’s Statement on U.S. Census
04/08/10 - Cleanup Columbia will be Saturday, April 24
04/07/10 - Shoulder repair on Rock Quarry Road
04/06/10 - National Telecommunications Week
04/05/10 - Delta commits to Columbia Regional Airport with no federal subsidy
04/02/10 - Eastbound I-70 reopened
04/02/10 - Eastbound I-70 temporarily closed
04/02/10 - Open house/interested-parties meeting for proposed sidewalks will be held Wednesday
04/02/10 - City announces opening of Household Hazardous Waste Facility
04/01/10 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
04/01/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
04/01/10 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
03/30/10 - Earth Hour lowers electric load
03/30/10 - Water line relocation on William Street
03/30/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
03/30/10 - Arbor Day tree giveaway will be held Saturday
03/26/10 - Water main work restricts traffic on Rogers and Eighth
03/26/10 - Mayor to click 'submit,' send application to Google
03/25/10 - Water main work will restrict traffic on Eighth and Hickman
03/25/10 - Mayor Hindman receives Lifetime Achievement Award
03/23/10 - 'Earth Hour' Reminder
03/22/10 - REDI Board votes to support bond issue
03/22/10 - Dedication and open house for City Hall addition set for Wednesday
03/22/10 - Councilman Skala named to National University Communities Panel
03/22/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
03/22/10 - Hunt Avenue closure
03/20/10 - OEM urges drivers to use caution Saturday morning;
Winter weather advisory until Sunday afternoon
03/18/10 - Councilman Skala advances in National League of Cities Leadership Program
03/17/10 - Closure of Old Route K and Hinkson Creek Trail
03/15/10 - Flood dangers highlighted this week; Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 15 -19
03/15/10 - Mayor to issue Earth Hour proclamation today at 9:30 a.m.
03/12/10 - Street closure on Brookview Court
03/11/10 - Severe Weather Awareness Week concludes; residents urged to keep informed
03/11/10 - Speed limit signs changing on residential streets
03/11/10 - Rock Quarry Road cleanup set for Saturday
03/11/10 - Boone County tornado drill canceled
03/11/10 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
03/11/10 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
03/11/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
03/10/10 - Additional weather spotter class for columbia; demand prompts need for second class in April
03/10/10 - Columbia Regional Airport announces jet service for all flights
03/10/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
03/09/10 - Prepare for flooding during severe weather awareness week
03/08/10 - Tuesday's tornado drill postponed
03/08/10 - Statewide tornado drill to be held March 9; everyone encouraged to practice their plan!
03/05/10 - Work to revise Columbia’s Cultural Plan is underway
03/04/10 - Severe weather awareness week begins
02/25/10 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
02/25/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
02/24/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
02/24/10 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
02/23/10 - Public hearing for Discovery Parkway
02/22/10 - Public communications resource funding workshop scheduled for Thursday
02/19/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
02/18/10 - Applications are being accepted for the Storm Water Advisory Commission
02/16/10 - City, Voluntary Action Center, Noonday Optimist will distribute computers Saturday
02/15/10 - Interested-parties meeting for sewer project
02/13/10 - More snow could be on the way; residents reminded to make sure they are ready
02/11/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
02/11/10 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
02/10/10 - City Channel hosts session on new council chamber media resources
02/10/10 - City Council Work Session on Malcolm Baldridge Quality Program
02/10/10 - Mayor Hindman supports first lady Obama's ‘Let's Move’ obesity reduction program
02/10/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
02/09/10 - Calling all weather spotters: OEM & National Weather Service host weather spotter training session
02/09/10 - Show-Me Yards and Neighborhoods Workshops - Feb. 18, Feb. 25 and March 4
02/08/10 - OEM urges drivers to use caution during Tuesday morning commute
02/08/10 - Public input sought for ‘East Columbia Area Plan’
02/05/10 - City schedules move to new addition
02/05/10 - Saturday Science: students study electric safety
02/04/10 - Snow moves in to Boone County; winter weather advisory in effect until midnight Friday
02/04/10 - Businesses learn energy efficient operations
02/03/10 - Councilwoman Nauser will receive National Cities Leadership Award
02/01/10 - February is Earthquake Awareness Month; residents encouraged to learn more about the dangers
02/01/10 - Planning Department to hold infill workshop series
01/28/10 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
01/28/10 - Councilman Skala named to National Leadership Council for cities
01/28/10 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
01/28/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6; changes location
01/26/10 - Interested-parties meeting for sewer project
01/26/10 - City advisory committee seeks applicants for public communications funds
01/26/10 - City Web site and phones to be down temporarily tomorrow
01/26/10 - Historic Preservation Commission to recognize ‘Most Notable Properties’ at Feb. 2 gala
01/26/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday
01/22/10 - Interested-parties meeting for South Country Club Drive Sewer Project
01/22/10 - City manager names sustainability manager
01/20/10 - First lady gives ‘shout out’ to mayor and Columbia, Mo.
01/20/10 - City sets candidate orientation session
01/20/10 - Boards and commissions applications are available
01/15/10 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
01/15/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe changes this weekend’s ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
01/14/10 - Haitian Earthquake Reaction
01/14/10 - Mayor Hindman proclaims commitment as 2010 U.S. Census partner
01/14/10 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
01/14/10 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
01/14/10 - Sidewalk construction to begin
01/13/10 - City offices closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/13/10 - City manager's news update scheduled for 7 a.m. Friday
01/12/10 - Complete Count Alliance gets ready for 2010 U.S. Census
01/11/10 - Water boil order lifted for Thornbrook and Millcreek Manor
01/11/10 - Call for Entries: Annual Commemorative Poster
01/08/10 - Applications are being accepted for the Public Transportation Advisory Commission
01/08/10 - Boil order for Thornbrook and Millcreek Manor
01/06/10 - Residential trash and recycling collections are canceled for Friday, Jan. 8
01/05/10 - Winter Weather and Shelter Advisory
01/05/10 - Governor to help break ground for wastewater treatment plant
01/04/10 - 2010 TreeKeepers volunteer program starts later this month
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