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2009 Press Release Archive

12/31/09 - City Manager’s Statement: Year in Review

12/31/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

12/30/09 - Columbia Transit to offer Wi-Fi pilot project

12/30/09 - New Neighborhood Services Office to open January 4

12/29/09 - Make preparedness a New Year’s resolution; residents urged to have a disaster plan

12/29/09 - Columbia Transit to provide shuttles for First Night

12/28/09 - City manager's news update moved to 9:30 a.m. Thursday

12/28/09 - Columbians start new year right at 'Happy New U' event

12/28/09 - City publishes New Year’s holiday schedule

12/2409 - Heavy rain is possible in Boone County

12/22/09 - Applications are being accepted for Columbia Vision Commission

12/21/09 - Residents urged to make it a safe holiday

12/21/09 - City offices closed for Christmas holiday

12/18/09 - Councilman Wade cancels coffeehouse conversations for Dec. 19 and Jan. 2

12/18/09 - Columbia Regional Airport announces regional jet service

12/18/09 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

12/17/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

12/15/09 - City manager's news update 9:30 a.m. Friday

12/15/09 - Federal funds boost bus fleet

12/08/09 - City of Columbia volunteer numbers increased in fiscal year 2009

12/07/09 - Boone County faces its first brush with snow; residents advised to make sure they’re ready

12/07/09 - Energy Choices students learn the science of energy

12/07/09 - Nominations are being accepted for Lang Award

12/04/09 - Public Art Opportunity: Downtown Traffic Box

12/03/09 - Councilman Skala cancels 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

12/03/09 - Councilwoman Hoppe continues ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

12/02/09 - Public hearing set for sewer project

12/02/09 - Street closure on Flagstone Drive

12/02/09 - Vouchers for trash and recycling bags to be mailed week of Dec. 7

12/02/09 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

12/01/09 - City manager's news conference set for 9:30 a.m. Friday

11/30/09 - MU business incubator reaches for Europe

11/30/09 - City Manager’s Statement

11/24/09 - City offices closed on Thanksgiving Day

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 - Office of Emergency Management and Public Safety Joint Communications to be at Tuesday’s 'Keys to the City' event

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

09/28/09 - Sixth Ward Safety Issues: Meeting with Columbia Police Department, Health Department and Neighborhood Services

09/25/09 - 6th Ward Safety Issues: Meeting with Columbia Police Department, Health Department and Neighborhood Services

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 - Public input on proposed Citizens Police Review Board legislation sought during June 8 special City Council meeting

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

05/07/09 - Risk of strong thunderstorms through tonight; keep plan of action in mind, in the event of severe weather

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 - Columbia Fire Department receives National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge Award for 100 percent participation

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 - RECENT MULTIPLE FATALITY FIRES: Are your smoke alarms working? Do you have smoke alarms in your home? Test your smoke alarms NOW!

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 - Senator Bond to attend ribbon cutting ceremony for first GetAbout Columbia project at Stewart and Providence

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 - Healthy Lifestyles Survey: Citizens asked to participate as Health Department works toward a healthier community

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 - Sewer District 159 South Route K Project and Sewer District 162 Valley View Road Project public hearings

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 - City of Columbia, Voluntary Action Center and Downtown Optimist Club announce sixth annual Homes for Computers Program

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 Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department
remind animal owners to keep them off ice-covered ponds, lakes

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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