A state lawmaker who represents Cooper and five other mid-Missouri counties in the House says the new I-70 Rocheport bridge that’s under construction is looking good. State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) serves on the Missouri House Transportation Committee. “It’s vitally important to our area of the nation. More importantly, I mean just my hometown of …
Missouri’s governor and Columbia Mayor Treece emphasize importance of partnerships
Missouri’s governor has high praise for outgoing Columbia Mayor Brian Treece, who leaves office in April. Governor Mike Parson publicly praised the mayor for his service twice during a recent Mizzou education roundtable, saying he’s done an excellent job in very difficult times. Mayor Treece says it’s been an honor. “I’m proud of the relationship …
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s U.S. Senate race in 2022. She spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” on Thursday, and criticized the policies of both President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California). Congresswoman Hartzler, who represents Columbia, Rocheport, Boonville and Sedalia on Capitol Hill, also …
MoDOT: you’ll see a lot of activity this spring and summer near I-70 Rocheport bridge
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is now in the design-build phase for the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project, west of Columbia. MoDOT director Patrick McKenna says cold weather has been a factor. “You know obviously we can’t be doing a lot of active construction when it’s 13 degrees out. But the contractor is out …
I-70 Rocheport bridge project is progressing
You’ll soon notice more construction workers and equipment near the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is now in the design-build phase of the $240-million new bridge project. It’s been a top priority for outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock. “We put $2-million toward it, I know the county …