Ready to Ride: Pedaler’s Jamboree Turns 15
Fifteen years ago, Iowa native Mike Denehy developed an unparagoned notion that birthed a significant event that became part of Columbia’s civic DNA. Growing up riding his bike, camping, and going to music festivals eventually sparked his epiphany. “I had decided to mash it all together,” Denehy said with a smile during the run-up to […]
Amber House under new ownership
Dawson and Sherri Claridge have purchased Amber House Bed and Breakfast in Rocheport, Missouri. The Claridges have been in the business for twenty years and have worked for a range of establishments from small local restaurants to well-known resorts, including Vail Resorts, The Grand Hyatt and The Ritz-Carlton. The pair has also traveled to more […]
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 […]
PYSK: Jim J. Sinek
Name: Jim J. Sinek Title and company/organization: President, Boone Hospital Center Age: 55 Job description: CEO of Boone Hospital Center Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: Six months Original hometown: Pomeroy, Iowa Education: B.S. in business, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa; master’s in hospital and health administration, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; J.D., Creighton University […]
The Rock that Built Us
A primer on mid-Missouri quarries: the past, present and future of the industry.