Future taking shape in Columbia

The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting.  The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…

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Columbia receives positive audit

Financially, the City of Columbia has successfully navigated problems associated with the COVID pandemic thus far, according to an audit report given at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. Jim…

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Columbia commences conversation

The City of Columbia wants to hear from its citizens.  An online presence has recently been established to facilitate public input regarding the city’s comprehensive plan, “Beyond the Horizon.”  The…

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German roots remembered

If a person in Monroe County has the last name Kaufmann, Fults, Koch, Taake, Rick (or Rueck), Schaefer, Prange, Hoffmann, Meyer, Krebel, Melliere, or one of more than 50 other…

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Help Wanted (still)

With select federal unemployment aid expiring, many employers saw this as a potential light at the end of the tunnel, reasoning it could increase applicants they so desperately need.  But…

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