Columbia’s mayor has high praise for the popular Gans Creek cross country course, which hosted the NCAA’s 2021 SEC championship. Gans Creek is located near Highway 63’s Discovery Parkway exit. “And of course the architects for it travel the country looking at what are the attributes of other college level and professional level courses that …
Columbia’s mayor describes I-70 Rocheport bridge project as a game-changer
Columbia’s outgoing mayor says he can’t think of a larger generational investment than the $240-million new I-70 Rocheport bridge project. A groundbreaking ceremony for the massive project took place in October. “None of us can remember when that bridge was built in the 1950s. It’s well beyond its useful life,” Mayor Brian Treece says. The …
Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal expected to open by Labor Day
More than 100 people turned out on Tuesday to tour the $23-million new terminal being built at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and city manager De’Carlon Seewood were among those who toured the facility. The city provided guided tours to the general public and to reporters, including …
Columbia’s mayor-elect focusing on 24/7 shelter and housing needs
Columbia voters have elected former city sustainability manager Barbara Buffaloe as the next mayor. She received 8,528 votes, beating businessman Randy Minchew, who had 7,728 votes. Columbia school board member David Seamon came in third with 2,930 votes. Mayor-elect Buffaloe campaigned on investing in our community and resourcing community partners with proven track records. Mr. …
Columbia’s city council gives green light to development to build 500 homes near Sinclair and Nifong
Columbia’s city council has unanimously voted to approve a developer’s plan to build 495 single-family homes and villas near Sinclair Road and Nifong Boulevard in south Columbia. The council is praising “Legacy Farms” developers for listening to neighbors and for being forward-thinking. The project will include villas and cottages, and 30 acres of green space. …
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