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Columbia’s growth initiatives win national award
The City of Columbia’s efforts to handle parking downtown and make it a more walkable destination has gained national recognition. Columbia was named as one of 14 communities throughout the country who will receive free technical assistance from Smart Growth America in 2015. Smart Growth America is a national organization which researches and advocates for […]
Saluting Our Vets
This town supports its vets!
Web Extra: The Auto King
With a history of growth that shows no signs of slowing down, Joe Machens Dealerships continue to reign as king of Columbia auto sales.
Columbia: Then and Now
Boy, how things have changed! Take a look at Columbia, then and now.
Richard King, owner of The Blue Note
1) What were some of your favorite concerts in Columbia in 1985? My favorite was Nick Lowe and Paul Carrack. Other shows in that time period were groups like Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Pretenders, The Go Go’s and The Rockats. 2) Did any rad bands come to Columbia in 1985 that you’ve never […]
The Columbia Mall has buying power
Mall’s arrival changes city shopping habits.
PYSK: Dave Griggs
Update: See Dave Griggs get roasted at the Alzheimer’s Association annual roast May 29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Name: David R. (Dave) Griggs Title and company/organization: Owner/president, Dave Griggs’ Flooring America Age: 68 Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: Columbia native Original hometown: Columbia Education: Graduate of Hickman High School, attended the University of Missouri […]
By the Numbers: May 1985
Oh, how times have changed! Remember when you could get a candy bar for just a nickel? Well, we aren’t going that far back, but how about 40 cents? Here’s a look at 1985 and now, by the numbers.
A Closer Look: May 1985
Chinese Delicacies Chinese Delicacies, which was opened in 1980 by David Chou, moved to 47 E. Broadway in June of 1985. The restaurant started as a simple takeout-style Chinese restaurant but later turned into a dine-in location called Chou’s Buffet. It featured more than 30 daily luncheon specials and 80 varieties of dinner entrées. Its […]
Eight Street and Broadway
Driving down Broadway at night, it is hard to miss the illuminated sculpture outside City Hall. The sculpture, titled Keys to the City, was commissioned to act as a portal to city government and a reminder of the city’s rich history. Since its completion in 2010, it has become somewhat of a landmark. However, had […]
Briefly in the News: May 1985
Airport to build second taxiway Columbia received a $702,000 federal grant to build a second taxiway, a windfall that Robert Selig, airport superintendent, says will cut down on crowded runways and make Columbia Regional Airport a more attractive spot for the aviation industry. The grant from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund 90 percent of […]