A former Columbia mayor who’s been appointed to the state Highways and Transportation Commission says he’s excited his new bipartisan and statewide role. Brian Treece served as Columbia’s mayor from 2016 to this spring. He tells 939 the Eagle that good people can work together to make great things happen. “When I was mayor of …
(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport’s manager appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Mike Parks says the pilot shortage is impacting every airline and every airport in the nation, including COU. He says American Airlines will reduce one flight at COU for a brief time in November. Mr. Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Columbia Regional Airport plans next phase of terminal project
You’ll learn new details about the second phase of Columbia Regional Airport’s $23-million new terminal project this (Wednesday) afternoon at city hall. An interested parties meeting will be held from 4-5 today. The new terminal is expected to be done by September and will be open shortly after that. The project’s second phase includes using …
Jefferson City’s mayor predicts new COU terminal will benefit entire region
Jefferson City’s mayor predicts the $23-million new terminal that’s being finished at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) will boost economic development across mid-Missouri. Mayor Carrie Tergin notes many Jefferson City-area residents use COU. “And it encourages travel and tourism and it also encourages people to want to live in the area because it’s such a convenient asset …
Mid-Missourians get first look at passenger boarding bridges at Columbia Regional Airport
A few hundred people turned out for Tuesday’s free guided tours at Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal. Many of them walked through the passenger boarding bridges. Airport manager Mike Parks predicts they’ll improve the airport experience for you. “It’s going to make a difference for everyone flying out (of COU). Whether it’s hot …