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11/20/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
11/19/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
11/18/09 - Broadway street repairs
11/18/09 - Applications are being accepted for Columbia Vision Commission
11/17/09 - Preparedness is the key: Winter Weather Awareness Day is Wednesday
11/13/09 - OEM to host disaster conference for faith-based organizations
11/12/09 - Councilman Wade cancels coffeehouse conversations for Saturday
11/11/09 - City hosts delegation from Republic of Georgia
11/11/09 - Columbia Transit exceeds 2 million riders
11/11/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels Saturday’s ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
11/10/09 - City manager's news conference set for 9:30 a.m. Friday
11/06/09 - Traffic signal loop maintenance continues
11/06/09 - Ribbon cutting planned for Providence Road expansion
11/05/09 - What to do with all those leaves
11/03/09 - Be prepared for winter weather: Winter Weather Awareness Day Nov. 18
11/03/09 - Columbia Transit brown route (#106) detour until August
11/03/09 - Overlay on Lenoir Street
11/02/09 - Public input sought for ‘East Columbia Area Plan’
11/02/09 - Broadway street repairs begin today
10/30/09 - Councilman Skala cancels this Saturday’s 3rd Ward ‘office hours’
10/29/09 - Potential remains for flooding
10/29/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6; time changed for this Saturday
10/28/09 - City invites applicants for the 2010 Neighborhood Leadership Program
10/28/09 - Traffic signal loop maintenance
10/27/09 - City manager's news conference set for 9:30 a.m. Friday
10/27/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
10/26/09 - Providence Road North ribbon cutting postponed
10/23/09 - Broadway street repair
10/23/09 - Highway 63 traffic restricted next week
10/22/09 - Heavy rains create possible danger
10/22/09 - ‘Line striping’ city streets
10/22/09 - Public hearing set for Sewer District 167 Shepard Hills Subdivision
10/21/09 - Failure of electric apparatus causes outage
10/21/09 - ‘Keys to the City’ will be held October 27
10/20/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
10/19/09 - Governor unveils renewable energy project
10/15/09 - Governor dedicates renewable energy project
10/15/09 - Weather conditions change location plans for Hinkson Clean Sweep event
10/15/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
10/15/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
10/14/09 - City manager's news conference set for 9:30 a.m. Friday
10/14/09 - Public hearings scheduled for Sewer District 163 and Sewer District 164
10/13/09 - Public hearing for Columbia Regional Airport master plan update
10/12/09 - Interested parties meeting for Sewer District 167
10/09/09 - Temporary closure of Smiley Lane at intersection of Range Line/Highway 763
10/08/09 - Flooding problems persist in Boone County; Residents, drivers and visitors urged to use caution
10/07/09 - Heavy rain threatens the area; Columbia and Boone County residents advised to exercise caution
10/06/09 - City manager names Schwartze permanent Joint Communications director
10/05/09 - National Preparedness Month wraps up; residents encouraged to be prepared all year long
10/05/09 - Building Construction Codes Commission meetings
10/05/09 - Sixth annual Hinkson Clean Sweep set for Oct. 17
10/02/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
10/01/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
10/01/09 - Columbia Cosmo members to help beautify Columbia’s northern entrance on Saturday
09/30/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
09/29/09 - City’s National Electrical Code Committee to meet
09/29/09 - Temporary sidewalk closure on Broadway
09/29/09 - City manager's news conference set for 9:30 a.m. Friday
09/24/09 - Sewer work on Worley Street
09/23/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
09/23/09 - Applications are being accepted for Columbia Vision Commission
09/23/09 - Roots ‘N Blues this weekend -- Department of Public Safety Joint Communications asks for help
09/22/09 - Planned power outage for Daniel Boone Building and parking garage
09/22/09 - Rothwell Drive storm water repairs
09/22/09 - Downtown traffic and parking for Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival
09/22/09 - Free ticket opportunities for Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ event
09/21/09 - Ninth Street repairs
09/21/09 - Severe weather possible for Boone County
09/21/09 - Sewer work on West Worley Street
09/21/09 - Anything Can Happen!
National Preparedness Month continues
09/18/09 - Jump on the Spirit Bus and avoid the parking hassle
09/17/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
09/16/09 - Sewer work on Worley Street
09/16/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
09/16/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
09/15/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
09/14/09 - Broadway street repairs
09/14/09 - Sewer work on Garth Avenue at Lynn Street
09/14/09 - National Preparedness Month continues: Boone County residents encouraged to have a plan!
09/11/09 - Public input sought for ‘Northeast Columbia Area Plan’ final draft report
09/11/09 - Remember those lost on Sept. 11
09/11/09 - One lane of Highway 63 restricted on Tuesday
09/10/09 - Public hearing for east side sidewalk reconstruction
09/10/09 - Traffic signal loop maintenance
09/08/09 - City manager announces interim appointment
09/08/09 - ‘Jump on the Spirit Bus’ and avoid the parking hassle
09/03/09 - Temporary street closure of Hartfield Drive
09/03/09 - ‘Respect the Red’ Enforcement Launch Event
09/03/09 - City offices closed on Labor Day; City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday
09/03/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
09/03/09 - Temporary closure of Walnut Street Sept. 10-11
09/03/09 - Temporary street closure on Scott Boulevard Tuesday night
09/03/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
09/03/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
09/02/09 - 2009 Moo-Dah Parade opens for entries
09/02/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
08/31/09 - September - National Preparedness Month
08/31/09 - City’s annual commemorative poster unveiled
08/28/09 - Bike lane to be painted on Forum Boulevard Sunday
08/28/09 - Ward 3 Neighborhood Safety Summit and town hall meeting set for Sept. 3
08/27/09 - Starting Sept. 4: ‘Respect the Red,’ or expect a ticket
08/24/09 - September is Way To Go To Work Month!
08/24/09 - Market Drive temporary closure
08/21/09 - Sewer manhole repairs on Providence Road
08/20/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe postpones Aug. 20 crime issues meeting
08/19/09 - Council sets agenda for budget work sessions
08/19/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
08/19/09 - Traffic advisory update
08/19/09 - Traffic advisory
08/18/09 - Repairs to sewer tap on Jackson Street
08/17/09 - Traffic advisory update
08/17/09 - Traffic advisory
08/17/09 - City Council sets budget public hearings
08/17/09 - Disaster can strike any time: be prepared
08/14/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
08/14/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
08/14/09 - Traffic signal loop maintenance
08/13/09 - Sewer tap on Pearl Avenue
08/13/09 - Temporary closure of Scott Blvd
08/12/09 - Temporary closure of alley near parking garage project
08/12/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
08/11/09 - Interested parties meeting for city sidewalk replacement projects
08/11/09 - Assistant city manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
08/10/09 - GetAbout Columbia offers ‘Let’s Roll Together’ education opportunity
08/10/09 - Repairs to sewer tap on Madison Street
08/10/09 - How to call 911
08/07/09 - Applications are being accepted for the Comprehensive Plan Task Force
08/06/09 - Applications are being accepted for the Citizens Police Review Board
08/05/09 - Be prepared for disaster!
08/04/09 - ‘Respect the Red’ for safer streets
08/03/09 - Severe weather possible for Boone County; residents asked to prepare for potential storm
08/03/09 - Severe weather possible in Boone County
08/03/09 - Intersection of Maryland and Rollins closed
08/03/09 - Severe weather affecting Boone County; residents reminded of storm dangers
08/03/09 - Mayor declares this week ‘Stop on Red Week’ in Columbia
07/31/09 - Overlay repairs on Brown Station Road
07/31/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
07/30/09 - Use Twitter for latest Columbia Transit service updates
07/30/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
07/30/09 - Trash collection day to change for East Campus and Grassland areas
07/30/09 - Chip seal maintenance for week of Aug. 3
07/30/09 - Highway 63 COLT Railroad bridge groundbreaking
07/29/09 - Vouchers for trash and recycling bags to be mailed week of Aug. 3
07/28/09 - City will hold bow hunter orientation, registration sessions
07/28/09 - Mill and overlay on city streets
07/27/09 - City manager's budget address on Thursday and agenda review on Friday
07/27/09 - Columbia Regional Airport to hold master plan public workshop
07/27/09 - Groundbreaking event for the Highway 63 bridge for COLT Railroad
07/27/09 - More than one way to reach 911
07/24/09 - Boyd Lane culvert
07/24/09 - Chip seal maintenance
07/23/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
07/22/09 - Disabilities Commission will celebrate ADA’s 19th anniversary
07/21/09 - School water system upgrades underway
07/20/09 - 911: For emergencies only
07/20/09 - Groundbreaking ceremony for new city parking garage
07/20/09 - Utility work on Alfred Street
07/17/09 - Fifth Street lane restrictions during construction of new city garage
07/17/09 - Chip seal projects for July 20-24
07/17/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
07/16/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
07/16/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
07/16/09 - Sanitary sewer work near MKT Trail at Stadium
07/14/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
07/14/09 - Dual left turn lanes at Broadway for southbound Old Highway 63 traffic
07/14/09 - Striping pavement markings
07/13/09 - Sewer work on College Avenue
07/13/09 - Preparation for earthquakes
07/10/09 - Groundbreaking for new city parking garage
07/10/09 - Back-in angle parking pilot to be installed on Ash Street
07/10/09 - Chip seal to begin on city streets
07/09/09 - Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for completion of Brown School Road
07/07/09 - West Broadway at McBaine Avenue repairs
07/07/09 - Prepare for the dangers of summer heat
07/06/09 - Sewer work on Hartley Court
07/02/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
07/02/09 - Councilman Skala cancels 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday
07/01/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
06/30/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Thursday
06/30/09 - Severe thunderstorms dangers; tips from the Office of Emergency Management
06/30/09 - Public hearing set for Sewer District 166 Thompson Road project
06/29/09 - Chloramine water treatment notification mailed
06/26/09 - National electrical code review meetings planned for Columbia
06/26/09 - City offices closed July 3; correction to holiday schedule for Public Works
06/24/09 - Thunderstorms impact Boone County; minor damage and power outages reported
06/22/09 - Columbia Image Awards finalists announced
06/22/09 - Be aware of lightning dangers
06/19/09 - Damage reports requested by the Office of Emergency Management
06/19/09 - Summer Weather Safety Week is June 21-27
06/19/09 - Walk and park safely at City Hall building site
06/18/09 - Traffic light maintenance at Broadway and Old Highway 63
06/18/09 - Line striping city streets continues
06/17/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
06/17/09 - Watch out for tornado dangers; tips from the Office of Emergency Management
06/16/09 - Fifth annual Stream Extravaganza set for June 17
06/16/09 - Flooding dangers still possible; flash flood watch in effect until noon
06/15/09 - Potential remains for flooding; flood advisory in effect until 2:30 p.m.
06/15/09 - Potential exists for flooding; flood advisory issued
06/15/09 - Heavy rain causes flooding problems; residents advised to exercise caution
06/11/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
06/10/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
06/09/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
06/09/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
06/08/09 - Flash floods pose many dangers
06/05/09 - Sewer tap to be replaced on Clinkscales Road
06/05/09 - June 8 special City Council meeting to review proposed Citizens Police Review Board legislation
06/04/09 - Sewer work on Hitt and Tenth streets
06/04/09 - Councilman Thornhill to host Derby Ridge crime prevention workshop
06/02/09 - Interstate 70 access closed on east end of Business Loop
06/02/09 - Severe weather possible for Boone County; severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.
06/02/09 - Potential exists for flooding; residents reminded of flood dangers
06/01/09 - City manager's ‘State of the City’ address and Council retreat
06/01/09 - City manager names Economic Development director
05/29/09 - Green economy targeted at energy conference
05/29/09 - Mayor updates community on crime prevention strategies
05/29/09 - Be prepared for disaster! Your office of emergency management can help.
05/29/09 - Window air conditioner exchange on Monday
05/28/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
05/28/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
05/28/09 - Some cell phone owners cautioned about calling 911;
Samsung issues voluntary Jitterbug recall
05/27/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
05/27/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
05/26/09 - Potential exists for flooding; residents reminded of flood dangers
05/22/09 - Joint Commission Meeting
05/22/09 - Milling and overlay of city streets
05/22/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
05/22/09 - Sewer manhole repairs
05/21/09 - Energy efficient window air conditioner exchange
05/21/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
05/21/09 - Public hearing for extension of Rolling Hills Road
05/20/09 - Worley repairs
05/20/09 - Register now for renewable energy conference
05/19/09 - Road closures announced
05/19/09 - Volunteer appreciation event will be held Thursday
05/19/09 - Milling and overlay of city streets
05/19/09 - Line striping streets begins today
05/19/09 - Public invited to 15th anniversary reception for USS Columbia crew members Friday
05/18/09 - City offices closed on Memorial Day
05/18/09 - Sewer work may cause traffic delays
05/15/09 - Heavy rains create flooding danger
05/15/09 - Repairs to sewer manholes
05/15/09 - Councilman Skala cancels 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday
05/15/09 - Severe weather possible for Boone County; tornado watch issued until 8 p.m.
05/15/09 - More severe weather possible; preparation is key
05/15/09 - Scott Boulevard improvements to begin: Rollins Road to Brookview Terrace
05/15/09 - Eagle Scouts help lay foundation for ‘Blind’ Boone Home restoration
05/14/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
05/13/09 - City manager names interim Joint Communications director
05/13/09 - Severe weather threatens Boone County; residents advised to review plans
05/12/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
05/12/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
05/11/09 - Groundbreaking to kick off Scott Boulevard expansion
05/11/09 - Mayor receives Leadership for Healthy Communities Award
05/08/09 - Enthusiasm prevails at close of 8th annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week
05/07/09 - Temporary closure on Stewart Road
05/06/09 - Sewer repairs on Providence Road rescheduled
05/06/09 - Columbia's Ewing Industrial Park is Missouri's first certified site
05/05/09 - Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health presents the 2009 Spring Fitness Expo & Awards
05/04/09 - Sewer manhole repairs on Providence Road
05/04/09 - ‘Keys to the City’ features Council office hours, information fair and neighborhood congress
05/01/09 - Hinkson Creek Road REOPENED
05/01/09 - Columbia home to state’s first certified site
05/01/09 - League of American Bicyclists names Columbia a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community
05/01/09 - Potential still exists for weekend flooding
04/30/09 - Flood Advisory: Hinkson Creek Road CLOSED
04/30/09 - Flooding problems persist in Boone County; flood warning issued for the area
04/30/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
04/30/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
04/30/09 - ‘CityStream’ links citizens and local officials
04/30/09 - Rain forces road closures in Boone County; motorists advised to exercise caution
04/30/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
04/29/09 - Potential exists for weekend flooding; residents reminded of flood dangers
04/29/09 - Solid Waste Division announces yard waste disposal changes
04/28/09 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m. Friday
04/28/09 - Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health presents the 2009 Spring Fitness Expo & Awards
04/27/09 - Eighth annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week to kick off Saturday, May 2
04/27/09 - Columbia Transit offers ‘Try Transit’ day
04/27/09 - Columbia receives Missouri’s first bioreactor permit
04/25/09 - Volunteers turn out in big numbers to Cleanup Columbia
04/24/09 - Results of Columbia’s local Hershey’s Track & Field meet
04/24/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
04/24/09 - Leadership Program will recognize first crop of graduates
04/24/09 - ‘Keys to the City’ features Council office hours, information fair and Neighborhood Congress
04/24/09 - East Columbia EIS public hearing scheduled
04/24/09 - Health Department sets up blog to collect comments
04/23/09 - Repairs to sewer tap on Sondra Avenue
04/23/09 - Broadway and College street repairs
04/23/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
04/23/09 - Parks and Recreation increases recycling efforts
04/23/09 - One in custody after vehicle intentionally burned
04/22/09 - Applications are being accepted for Columbia Vision Commission
04/22/09 - City commissions will discuss energy-related stimulus funds
04/22/09 - More than 2,000 volunteers are scheduled to ‘Cleanup Columbia’ Saturday
04/21/09 - Fair Housing Symposium to be held Friday
04/21/09 - Board of Health seeks public input on new animal control ordinance
04/20/09 - Intersection analysis for red light cameras
04/20/09 - Repairs to Ash Street
04/20/09 - Fire damages north Columbia home
04/17/09 - City Channel and other PEG stations to switch Mediacom channels
04/17/09 - Waterline relocation on Alfred Street
04/16/09 - Councilman Skala cancels Third Ward ‘office hours’ for Saturday, April 18
04/15/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Budget Forum
04/15/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe reschedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6 to Sunday
04/15/09 - Mayor, Biden talk ‘Stimulus’
04/15/09 - Board of Health seeks public input on new animal control ordinance
04/14/09 - City manager's news conference 10:30 a.m. Friday
04/14/09 - Picnic in the park fundraiser for Adapted Community Recreation
04/13/09 - Afternoon fire damages home near campus
04/13/09 - Interested parties meeting for Sewer District 145
04/13/09 - Hershey Track and Field Columbia local meet
04/13/09 - Public hearing for Scott Boulevard Phase 2 and Phase 3
04/13/09 - Cleanup Columbia will be Saturday, April 25
04/13/09 - Councilman Wade cancels coffeehouse conversations for Saturday
04/11/09 - Fire in Home Depot causes evacuation
04/10/09 - National Telecommunications Week - April 12-18
04/07/09 - Join the Festa Palooza!
04/07/09 - Repairs to Scott Boulevard and Vawter School Road
04/07/09 - Public hearing for Sewer District 142 along Anthony Street
04/07/09 - Repairs on West Ash Street and McBaine Avenue
04/07/09 - Mayor: Coach Mike and Marcheita Anderson will chair Bike, Walk and Wheel Week
04/07/09 - Council approves domestic partnership registry
04/06/09 - Creeks Edge house fire
04/06/09 - Columbia Channel change on Mediacom
04/06/09 - Repairs to sewer tap on Oak Street
04/04/09 - Fire at 3305 Brown Station Road
04/03/09 - New reports available to public
04/03/09 - Public meeting scheduled for Philips Park Phase I Development
04/03/09 - Controlled burn on South Providence Road
04/03/09 - West Broadway Community Advisory Committee formed
04/02/09 - Extrication accident traps car under bus
04/02/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
04/02/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
04/01/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
04/01/09 - Waterline relocation on Country Club Drive
04/01/09 - City to begin surveying along West Broadway
03/31/09 - City manager’s news conference scheduled for Friday
03/31/09 - Easter activities from Parks and Recreation
03/30/09 - Earth Hour lowers electric load
03/30/09 - Council dinner discussion, police chief swearing-in and City Council work session
03/27/09 - Mayor reminds citizens: ‘You are a natural resource’
03/26/09 - Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will be held Saturday, April 4
03/25/09 - City seeks maximum benefit from Recovery and Reinvestment Act
03/24/09 - Open house/interested parties meeting for three infrastructure projects
03/24/09 - Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Maguire Boulevard extension
03/23/09 - Police Chief Swearing-In and City Council Work Session
03/22/09 - Late morning fire destroys central Columbia home - update
03/22/09 - Late morning fire destroys central Columbia home
03/20/09 - Temporary lane restrictions on Hitt Street
03/20/09 - Don’t miss Tons of Trucks!
03/19/09 - Precious Moments / Women’s Recognition Awards rescheduled
03/19/09 - Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
03/18/09 - Councilman Skala named to national ‘CityFutures’ panel
03/18/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
03/18/09 - City government phones will be temporarily out of service tomorrow
03/17/09 - Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program
03/17/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
03/16/09 - Applications are being accepted for Columbia Vision Commission
03/16/09 - Federal omnibus appropriations bill includes more than $1.6 million for city transportation projects
03/13/09 - Late afternoon fire damages central Columbia apartment
03/13/09 - Councilman Wade cancels coffeehouse conversations for Saturday but sets alternate date March 21
03/13/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday
03/11/09 - Firefighters respond to fire at MU Engineering building
03/11/09 - City manager’s news conference scheduled for Friday
03/11/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
03/10/09 - Interested-parties meeting for Sewer District 161
03/09/09 - Sewer work on Anderson Avenue
03/09/09 - Annual Train Show coming up March 21
03/09/09 - Special events, classes & programs for March
03/06/09 - Providence Road and Buttonwood Drive construction
03/06/09 - Sewer work on North Glenwood Avenue
03/06/09 - Councilman Wade will hold coffeehouse conversations Saturday; March 14 session cancelled
03/05/09 - Water line relocation at Stadium and Worley
03/05/09 - Traffic signal maintenance on Broadway
03/04/09 - Worker suffers minor electrical burns during mishap
03/02/09 - Councilman Skala will receive National Cities Leadership Award
03/02/09 - Utility line relocation on Lyon Street
02/27/09 - Afternoon cooking fire sends man to hospital
02/26/09 - Blue Thunder track athlete wins national championship
02/26/09 - Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Vandiver Drive Extension and Upper Hinkson Creek Outfall Project
02/26/09 - City manager’s news conference scheduled for Friday
02/26/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
02/26/09 - City of Columbia, Voluntary Action Center, Downtown Optimist Club to distribute computers
02/26/09 - Health Department offers Chronic Disease Management Program in Columbia
02/26/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
02/26/09 - Councilman Wade cancels this Saturday’s Ward 4 Conversation
02/26/09 - Boone County Indicators Coalition hosts press conference
02/26/09 - Mercury drop-off program ends tomorrow
02/25/09 - Boone County Indicators Coalition Web site has updates
02/24/09 - Columbia Fire Department announces groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 9
02/24/09 - Animal Control offices at new location
02/23/09 - Fire causes evacuation of fraternity house at 500 College Ave.
02/20/09 - Mayor Hindman meets with President Obama, top advisors
02/20/09 - Repairs to sewer tap on Gordon Street
02/20/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
02/20/09 - Bear Creek Trail closed
02/20/09 - Animal Control offices scheduled to move on Tuesday, Feb. 24
02/19/09 - City advisory committee seeks applicants for public communications funds
02/19/09 - Cherry Hill street repair
02/19/09 - City manager names Columbia police chief
02/19/09 - Fire interrupts lunch at Shakespeare's Pizza
02/18/09 - Portion of Cherry Hill closed temporarily
02/18/09 - Former child soldier and author coming to Columbia
02/18/09 - PetScreen chooses Columbia for U.S. headquarters
02/18/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
02/18/09 - Fire damages south Columbia apartment building second time
02/18/09 - Public hearings for GetAbout Columbia infrastructure projects
02/18/09 - City Council extends public comment on vision implementation report to March 27
02/17/09 - Women's Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament
02/17/09 - One lane of Highway 63 will be restricted Thursday
02/13/09 - Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Providence Road expansion
02/13/09 - Councilman Skala cancels Third Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday
02/12/09 - City manager’s news conference scheduled for Friday
02/12/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
02/11/09 - City’s Fire Sprinkler Task Force to meet
02/11/09 - Columbia Regional Airport offers traveling tips for passengers
02/11/09 - City Web site to be down temporarily
02/11/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
02/09/09 - City-wide sewer manhole rehabilitation project to begin
02/06/09 - Beginning of Providence Road construction
02/05/09 - Late afternoon extrication crash on Route B claims one life
02/05/09 - Columbia fire truck responding to emergency call struck by private vehicle
02/04/09 - Early evening fire damages apartment; juvenile playing with lighter sparks blaze
02/02/09 - Columbia Fire Department reminds animal owners to keep animals off ice-covered ponds and lakes
02/02/09 - Columbia Fire Department Fire Station No. 7 Grand Opening
02/02/09 - Health Department is a mercury drop-off site
02/02/09 - CNBC will feature Columbia’s local economy
01/30/09 - School bus involved in three-car pileup in northeast Columbia
01/30/09 - City manager narrows field of police chief candidates
01/30/09 - Saturday Science: students study renewable energy
01/29/09 - Be a lifeguard this summer!
01/29/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
01/28/09 - Public hearing for Old Route K Bridge
01/28/09 - Fire at 4200 Rock Quarry update - cause undetermined
01/28/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
01/28/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
01/28/09 - Citizens advising on police chief search will meet Friday
01/28/09 - Linemen assist with storm recovery efforts
01/27/09 - Public input sought for ‘Imagine Columbia’s Future’ vision implementation draft report
01/27/09 - City sets candidate orientation session
01/27/09 - City manager’s news conference scheduled for Friday
01/26/09 - Public Works to host Show-Me Yards workshop
01/26/09 - Origin and cause of Saturday's mobile home fire
01/24/09 - Afternoon fire destroys mobile home
01/22/09 - Boards and commissions applications are available
01/22/09 - City’s Fire Sprinkler Task Force to meet
01/21/09 - Public hearings for GetAbout Columbia projects
01/21/09 - City Council postpones public hearing on land acquisition
01/20/09 - New four-way stop at Nifong Boulevard/Bearfield Road intersection
01/20/09 - Fire at 4200 Rock Quarry claims one life - update
01/20/09 - Fire at 4200 Rock Quarry claims one life
01/20/09 - Two Columbia structures damaged by overnight fires
01/16/09 - Millcreek Elementary School evacuated when fire sprinkler main breaks due to cold weather
01/16/09 - Councilman Skala cancels Third Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday
01/16/09 - City seeks public comment on police chief finalists
01/15/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation
01/15/09 - Robnett Jr. and Minority Achievement Committee (MAC) Scholars named Diversity Award winners
01/14/09 - Prescribed burns planned at city parks
01/14/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6
01/14/09 - Public Art Opportunity: Downtown Traffic Box
01/14/09 - City manager’s news conference scheduled for Friday
01/14/09 - City offices closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/13/09 - Traffic counts to begin
01/13/09 - Columbia Values Diversity Celebration
01/13/09 - Former police chief candidate issues statement
01/12/09 - Historic Preservation Night will be held Feb. 3
01/12/09 - Police chief candidate withdraws name
01/09/09 - Repairs to sewer tap on Washington
01/08/09 - Trihalomethane research points toward changing treatment process
01/07/09 - Intersection improvements at Stewart and Providence
01/07/09 - City’s Fire Sprinkler Task Force to meet
01/07/09 - Soil boring at intersection of Hitt and Rollins
01/07/09 - City schedules police chief interviews, community meetings
01/06/09 - Register now for the 2009 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration
01/06/09 - City of Columbia improves ISO rating from Class 3 to Class 2
01/05/09 - City schedules police chief interviews, community meetings
01/05/09 - Columbia’s new Vision Commission to meet Tuesday
01/02/09 - Rutledge/Weymeyer drainage project
01/02/09 - Public meeting scheduled for new south regional park
01/02/09 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday
01/02/09 - Councilman Wade cancels this Saturday’s Ward 4 Conversation
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