The Iowa GOP presidential caucuses are tonight, and the Hawkeye State is expected to see the coldest weather for caucus night in decades. Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) is in Des Moines this morning as a surrogate for former President Donald Trump. Senator Onder joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that he believes Iowa farmers will turn out tonight to support former President Trump. Onder says farmers are used to this kind of weather. Onder tells listeners Des Moines has received about 18 inches of snow and that your feet hurt to walk outside, due to the subfreezing temperatures. While he’s currently running for Missouri lieutenant governor, former Senator Onder tells “Wake Up” that he’s also looking at a possible run to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in Missouri’s sprawling third district, which includes parts of Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Fulton, New Florence and St. Charles County. Onder tells listeners he expects to make a decision in the next week or two about whether he’ll run for Missouri lieutenant governor or Congress. He’ll have to decide by late February, which is when filing opens. Former Senator Onder tells listeners that who we send to Congress is important. He blasts President Joe Biden (D), saying the cost of living for the average family in the United States has increased by $11,000 under President Biden:
Columbia’s wind chill warning continues; light snow expected Monday near I-70 corridor
A wind chill warning remains in effect this afternoon for Columbia, Boonville, Fulton and most of the 939 the Eagle listening area.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia could also see a dusting of snow Monday afternoon, with the best chance being between 3-5 pm. Any snow is expected to stick to the ground because of frigid temperatures. Mr. Beitscher is urging mid-Missouri motorists to slow down and to take it easy on the road on Monday.
He says Monday’s high will only reach between five and eight degrees, with a wind chill of about minus-8. Columbia’s wind chill on Sunday got down to minus-36, which is the fifth-coldest on record for January 14. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
(LISTEN): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, Ashland, Centralia, Hallsville and Sturgeon. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table.” Mr. Scavone is one of Columbia’s top business and banking leaders. He moved to Columbia in 1978, at the age of 14. His mother-in-law worked for Central Bank in Moberly. Mr. Scavone has spent 29 years with Central Bank, including four years as president of Central Bank of Boone County. Inflation and housing were two of many topics Mr. Scavone and Mr. Parry tackled on the show. Mr. Scavone tells listeners that the big spender is the government, adding that the inflation we’re seeing now has been driven by federal COVID dollars and by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. Fred and Mr. Scavone also discussed the local economy. Mr. Scavone tells listeners that the median home value in Boone County is now about $350,000, adding that for years, housing costs were lower in Columbia than in St. Louis and Kansas City. Mr. Parry and Mr. Scavone say that’s not the case now:
(LISTEN): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) represents Callaway, Montgomery, St. Charles, Lincoln and Pike counties in the Missouri Senate. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” and tells listeners he’s seriously considering a run to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) on Capitol Hill. Senator Fitzwater confirms he’s praying about the issue and notes opportunities like this don’t come along often. Missouri’s massive third district includes Columbia, Boonville, California, Jefferson City, Fulton, New Florence and Wentzville. Senator Fitzwater says it’s important to have a mid-Missourian in that seat. He also discussed his proposed constitutional amendment to reduce the Missouri House’s size from 163 to 102 and to modify term limits for state lawmakers. Missouri’s current term limits allow lawmakers to serve up to eight years in both chambers for a total of 16 years in Jefferson City. Senator Fitzwater’s proposed constitutional amendment would allow lawmakers to serve up to 16 years in the Legislature, regardless of which chamber. If lawmakers approve Senator Fitzwater’s measure, the issue would be placed on the statewide ballot this August or November:
(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri expected to receive one to three inches of snow on Friday
Columbia, Jefferson City and most of mid-Missouri are now expected to receive one to three inches of snow on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis.
NWS St. Louis meteorologist Chris Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that snow is expected to start falling in Columbia at about 9 tomorrow morning.
“We’re primarily expecting that to fall during the morning to midday hours on Friday. So it will be just a few hours of snow and it will accumulate relatively quickly to an inch to two inches maybe up to three inches,” Mr. Kimble says.
The NWS originally projected that Columbia and Boonville would receive two to eight inches of snow, but models have changed. The heaviest snowfall is now expected to occur in northeast Missouri and in Iowa. Mr. Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that snow is expected to fall in Columbia and mid-Missouri from about 9 tomorrow morning through the afternoon or early evening hours. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd tells 939 the Eagle that mid-Missouri could also receive some thunder overnight.
You’ll also need to get your winter coats, gloves and boots ready for this weekend into next week across mid-Missouri. Mr. Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that the snow that will fall in Columbia and Jefferson City tomorrow brings Arctic air to the region.
“So once that front moves through, we’ll drop below freezing and we’ll probably stay there through at least the middle of next week. And then at times we’ll be very far below freezing,” says Kimble.
Saturday’s high in Columbia is only expected to be 14, and Sunday’s high will be around 7 degrees. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast and weather information.
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