95 Missouri veterans received a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week, when they took an Honor Flight to Washington. It was the first Central Missouri Honor Flight since 2019, due to the pandemic. Central Missouri Honor Flight director Steve Paulsell says visiting the memorials and Arlington National Cemetery is emotional for the veterans, but adds the trip …
Columbia Police and Fire recommend Stephens Lake Park for Fire in the Sky event
It looks like Columbia’s popular Fire in the Sky event on the fourth of July will take place at Stephens Lake park, which is near Broadway and Old Highway 63. Columbia Parks and Recreation acting director Gabe Huffington says Fire in the Sky is looking for a permanent home. “And right now we have had …
$49,000 improvement project continues at the old Boone County fairgrounds coliseum
Columbia’s parks department has been making thousands of dollars in improvements at the coliseum at the old Boone County Fairgrounds, which is now called Northeast Regional Park. Columbia Parks and Recreation acting director Gabe Huffington spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table.” “We are in the process of replacing doors. We’re replacing all the …
(AUDIO): Columbia Parks director discusses fairgrounds, park sales tax and pickleball on 939 the Eagle
Gabe Huffington became acting director of Columbia Parks and Recreation on April 4. Mr. Huffington was in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable,” updating listeners on the old Boone County Fairgrounds and on improvements happening at the fairgrounds coliseum. Mr. Huffington also briefed host Fred Parry about the significance of …
Extensive renovations continue at downtown Columbia’s Shiloh
Indoor renovations have been completed at a popular downtown Columbia bar and grill. Developer Nic Parks purchased the assets of Shiloh and took over in September. Parks tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that Shiloh needed a lot of work. “They’ve done an inside remodel. Paint, furniture, you’ll notice new light fixtures, bathroom remodel. …