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Columbia council seats contested
Though five seats among Columbia’s four aldermanic wards are on the April 4 ballot, only two are contested. Incumbent Alderman Jay Riddle is challenged for his Ward I seat by…
Read MoreColumbia hears traffic concerns
Despite an otherwise straightforward agenda for Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the public input portion took up a majority of time as residents discussed concerns with traffic – especially speeding…
Read MoreColumbia defends biz support
Comments made in the lead-up to the April 6 municipal election have some Columbia city officials and employees on the defensive. Campaign remarks by candidates for Columbia offices suggested that…
Read MoreColumbia talks gambling, chickens
The Columbia City Council’s main item of business Monday night was clarifying guidelines relating to video gambling in the city. Monday’s meeting began with a public comment from C.J. Schlemmer,…
Read MoreColumbia talks trails, projects
Walking trails, paths and streets were the main talking points at the Columbia City Council meeting on Sept. 8. The bulk of discussion concerned the GM&O Heritage Trail, specifically the…
Read MoreColumbia races ‘too close to call’
Many of the Columbia school board and city council races were too close to call Tuesday night, and may not be determined for several days. That is because there still…
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