Amy Rogers Amy Rogers has been selected as the next principal at Mill Creek Elementary School for the 2024‐25 school year. Rogers is currently the assistant principal at Mill Creek Elementary School. She will take over the role from current Principal Tabetha Rawlings. Rawlings announced her retirement earlier this year. Rogers brings eighteen years of […]
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In the world of general contracting and construction, there are different ways to help reduce the cost of your project. Since 1949, Prost Builders, Inc. has been one of the largest and oldest general contractors and design-build experts serving our clients in Missouri. As a member of the Construction Leadership Network, I want to share
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Being a business owner means you’re on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are just some things you must handle. While your expertise is important, some tasks can be automated or delegated to make your business run like a well-oiled machine. This will ensure you can enjoy your weekend without having
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Columbia is getting ready to welcome Hokkaido Ramen Restaurant at 1007 E. Broadway, in the space previously occupied by Midici Pizza. The work at that location is among the features of the building permits issued in March by the city of Columbia planning and site development office. Hokkaido Ramen, owned by BMT of Columbia LLC,
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Job description: Under the direction of the Missouri Tourism Commission, the director of tourism leads a dedicated team of marketers, communicators, researchers, program managers, and welcome center ambassadors, along with legislative, financial, and film-office specialists, focused on promoting and building awareness of Missouri as one of the country’s top travel destinations. Our division’s key priorities
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Since 2021, single-family home sales in Boone County have declined steadily year over year. In 2022, there was a 20 percent decline, followed by a 13 percent drop in 2023. The main reasons for the drop in sales were increased mortgage rates and home valuations. Now that the first quarter of 2024 has already come
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In the ever-evolving landscape of organizational management, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. Through my extensive experience working with diverse organizations, I have personally witnessed how communication serves as the linchpin that binds teams together, cultivating trust, cooperation, and ultimately, triumph. However, amid the rapid cadence of business operations, where deadlines shift and
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As the weather warms up and schools let out, it’s the perfect time to dive into Columbia like a seasoned local. This is your chance to savor the flavors of our local eateries, lounging on sunlit patios with a refreshing drink in hand. Downtown beckons with its eclectic shops and lively outdoor shows, promising endless
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Columbia, as a community, is passionate about supporting its local economy. Residents are known for investing in the community they live in, but as locals, many of us may not realize the impact visitors to Columbia have on making it a thriving place for those of us who live here. Whether visitors are coming for
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Get ready to see orange safety cones designating work along Interstate 70 for the next few years. And Columbia drivers who loathe roundabouts will need to hone their skills on those traffic installations, which will be major elements of a $405 million project that includes replacing the beleaguered Highway 63/I-70 connector. Some have referred to
