Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is projecting a 15 percent voter turnout for Tuesday’s election. Her office is open for absentee voting today, and it will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 am to 1 pm for absentee voting as well. Columbia voters will be electing a new mayor, two Columbia school board seats are …
Columbia’s explosive growth is major factor in CPS’ April $80-million bond issue
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) voters will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund the construction of a new $25-million elementary school in south Columbia. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood notes the district works with demographers, and that a new development with about 500 new homes will be built near …
Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood says 24 chief executive officers from across the area held a summit last week in Columbia, and violence was a main topic. “We have to do more. …
Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood says 24 chief executive officers from across the area held a summit last week in Columbia, and violence was a main topic. “We have to do more. …