Columbia, Boone County leaders meet for COVID-19 update
Leaders are expected to discuss record-setting COVID-19 numbers in Boone County during a conference call hosted by the Boone County Commission.
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Columbia city manager names new human resources director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager John Glascock announced Richard Enyard, Ph.D., as the new director of Human Resources after a three month search. Enyard replaces retiring Human Resources Director Margrace Buckler who will retire effective Jan. 14, 2021, after 22 years of service with the City of Columbia. Enyard will begin his tenure with
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City of Columbia announces new ‘instant payment’ option for utility customers at a participating Walmart
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has rolled out a new “instant pay” option at participating Walmarts for utility customers. Utility customers will be able to pay their City of Columbia bill at any participating Walmart in the country and it will reach the City’s utility billing system in 30 minutes or less for
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Local businessman files for Ward 6 Columbia City Council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, Randall L. (Randy) Minchew says he has filed paperwork with the City of Columbia for his candidacy to be the Sixth Ward member of the Columbia City Council. “Columbia, Missouri is blessed with brilliant and benevolent people who love this city like no other. I believe the people
Continue Reading Columbia Imagined survey extended until Nov. 20
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Imagined Status Report survey deadline has been extended to Nov. 20. The purpose of the survey is to “provide the City Council with an evaluation of the plan’s goals and objectives, implementation efforts to-date, and present recommendations for new and evolving trends and community priorities that would be incorporated into the
Continue Reading Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 after health order extension announced
Columbia city leaders will get a COVID-19 update Monday after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department extended health orders for two more weeks.
Continue Reading City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions
The Columbia City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for boards and commissions.
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks city council for COVID-19 health order concessions
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.
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WATCH: Health director gives Columbia City Council update on COVID-19
The Columbia and Boone County health director gave the Columbia City Council an update on COVID-19 at its meeting Monday.
Continue Reading Public input meeting set for Oct. 13 for Albert-Oakland Park improvements
COLUMBIA, MO Columbia Parks and Recreation is holding a public input meeting regarding improvements at Albert-Oakland Park, 1900 Blue Ridge Road. The drop-in meeting will be held at the park’s Shelter 1 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The project could include the replacement of shelter 1, restroom and the playgrounds on
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City of Columbia requests public input on status update of Columbia Imagined
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission, along with City staff, are currently working on a 5-year Status Report for “Columbia Imagined – The Plan for How We Live & Grow.” The status report is the City of Columbia’s comprehensive land use plan that was adopted by the City Council on
Continue Reading Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension
The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.
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Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase
The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.
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Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding
City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.
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Columbia church raises money to stop utility disconnects, calls on city for extension period
The Unitarian Universalist Church is helping people that are pending disconnect.
Continue Reading City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects
The City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council approves increase in pay for some sanitation workers
Some Columbia sanitation workers are getting a raise with the passage of the city’s fiscal 2021 budget.
Continue Reading Health department explains reasons for change in health order
Staff from the Columbia/Boone County health department and city leaders are discussing the current state of COVID-19.
Continue Reading City of Columbia looking at CARES Act funding for disease investigation
Columbia city leaders are talking about a contract for CARES Act funding with the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.
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Columbia could see e-scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall
The Columbia City Council is set to vote on Monday whether the city and University of Missouri will see Bird Rides, Inc. scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall.
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