Columbia City Government Archives

Two Columbia recycling drop-offs closing next week

July 2, 2021 2:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The drop-off centers are Moser’s stores at 900 N. Keene St. and 705 Business Loop 70 W. will close Wednesday, according to the release.

Columbia City Council approves extended deadline for new Broadway Hotel tower

June 22, 2021 5:54 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia City Council voted 5-2 Monday night in favor of extending the deadline to complete construction for a second tower at the Broadway Hotel in downtown Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Columbia’s trash bag voucher system working well?

June 17, 2021 2:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city provides vouchers for a limited number per year, with vouchers for 26 for each household going out this week. Customers have to pay more for extra bags.

Columbia city manager to retire in January

June 10, 2021 3:12 PM Matthew Sanders

John Glascock will retire on Jan. 14, 2022, the city said in a news release.

Columbia City Council gets update on pool staffing, holds off on renaming airport

June 8, 2021 7:16 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council discussed staffing challenges with Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs Monday ahead of pool openings around the city. Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center plans to open tomorrow as scheduled. However, Douglass Family Aquatic Center will open on July 1 only if enough lifeguards are hired to staff the pool.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Columbia City Council to review new name for airport and add new city committee

June 6, 2021 6:25 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to address a handful of topics at Monday’s meeting including the renaming of the Columbia Regional Airport and adding a new city committee. Renaming the Columbia Regional Airport At Monday’s meeting, the city council will be presented with the topic of renaming the Columbia Regional Airport.

City of Columbia fiscal budget for 2021 and 2022 include payroll budget improvements, Cares Act and the American Rescue Plan

May 26, 2021 4:48 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held a work session Wednesday to discuss the fiscal budget for 2021 and 2022. In the work session held at Columbia City Council, council members discussed the necessity of increasing the city worker payroll budget. Pat Fowler Ward 1 City Council member addressed the rest of the council

Priorities for upcoming Columbia budget include pay raises for city employees

May 26, 2021 6:11 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the State of the City address on Tuesday, Columbia City Manager John Glascock said one of the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year is an increase in pay for city employees. “We are committed to the financial security of our employees,” Glascock said. “In fiscal year 2022, I am proposing an

Columbia city manager gives plans for moving past pandemic ahead of state of emergency expiring

May 25, 2021 9:15 AM Chanel Porter

Watch a livestream of the remarks at 10 a.m.

Plumrose USA seeks Columbia Planning and Zoning OK for $200 million plant

May 20, 2021 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The company is asking the commission to approve a plat of 80.77 acres on Paris Road to build a processed meat factory under the Swift Prepared Foods name.

Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission discuss affordable housing and homeless services

May 19, 2021 4:25 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall. One of the topics on the agenda to discuss includes a recent survey that provides feedback from the community on affordable housing and assisting the homeless population. The FY 2022 Housing and Development Needs

Downtown business group says ending health order comes with mixed reactions

May 12, 2021 11:35 AM Ben Fein

Nickie Davis, Executive Director of Columbia’s Downtown Community Improvement District said in an email while many businesses are eager for the health order to end, others are worried it may lead to another lockdown.

WATCH: Columbia opens neighborhood policing center

May 12, 2021 1:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Molly Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center in north Columbia includes community meeting space in addition to serving as a northern precinct for CPD, according to a news release. The nearly $10 million project is being paid for with voter-approved capital improvement sales tax revenue.

Columbia utilities makes 30-year energy deal with solar farm

May 11, 2021 7:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is continuing to expand its renewable energy portfolio through an agreement to receive energy from the Truman Solar Facility. The facility is south of Interstate 70 and east Burnside Drive on over 90 acres of land. The mega facility is expected to produce more than 23,000 megawatt-hours during

Developer plans subdivision near new Columbia middle school

May 6, 2021 12:12 PM Leila Mitchell

The developers of Sinclair Farms want to build a subdivision with hundreds of new home lots, cottage style houses, townhomes, an apartment complex and possibly a few lots for businesses, according to plans submitted to the city of Columbia.

Council approves new recycling drop-off center in Columbia

May 3, 2021 11:59 AM Leila Mitchell

The proposed recycling center will be built at the Parks Management Center, located at 1501 Business Loop 70 W. at Cosmo Park. The project includes a concrete block wall perimeter and bins to hold recyclable containers and fibers.

Local businesses react to news of Columbia, Boone County health orders expiring

May 3, 2021 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city and county coronavirus health orders will expire May 12 and will not be replaced, saying now is the right time to “turn back the dial” on restrictions.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update

May 3, 2021 5:22 AM Zach Boetto

Boone County leaders will be updating residents on the future of health orders Monday.

Renovations in the works for former Boone County Fairgrounds

April 22, 2021 4:19 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday to discuss possible renovations for the former Boone County Fairgrounds. Michael MacMann member of the commission said the meeting was to apply a permanent zoning classification for the property. The classification is entitled O for open space so that future improvement of

Columbia restaurants get to use parking spaces but will have to pay for them

April 20, 2021 11:53 AM Chanel Porter

Columbia restaurants will have to pay to seat customers in blocked-off parking spots but supporters hope the new law will still help businesses with more revenue as social distancing requirements continue.