Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about 14,000 cast Republican ballots. Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard has defeated James Pounds to win the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. Leipard has campaigned on …
Kendrick to face Leipard in Boone County presiding commissioner race; close judicial race
Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about 14,000 cast Republican ballots. Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard has defeated James Pounds to win the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. Leipard has campaigned on …
Murphy: Boone Hospital Center could be key issue in November’s presiding commissioner race
The publisher of Comobuz.com says there is some stress between Boone County Commissioners and Boone Hospital involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mike Murphy tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that the hospital is seeking $7-million in ARPA funds, while the county is moving slowly. He says the hospital could be an issue …
Perfect weather expected for Columbia Regional Airport’s topping-off ceremony
You’re invited to this afternoon’s beam-signing and topping-off ceremonies at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). They will take place at 1:30 and 2, respectively. Columbia’s city manager says the ceremony will give you an opportunity to be part of Columbia’s history. You’ll be able to sign your name on the final beam of the $23-million terminal …
Murals that were removed from Boone County Courthouse heading to a college
Boone County commissioners have voted to move a Sid Larson mural that offended some residents from the courthouse to Columbia College. It’s unclear when the relocation will happen. Commissioners voted 2-0 in October to move the murals to a secure location. Former Boone County Judge Gary Oxenhandler and attorney Rusty Antel asked for the mural’s …