Abortion-rights supporters rallied Saturday at the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia, before marching down Broadway. They were protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s Friday ruling that overturned Roe versus Wade, and the “Columbia Missourian” says about 300 people participated. One of the demonstrators was Chimene Schwach, who’s seeking to replace term-limited State Rep. Chuck Basye …
Columbia College says former president Brouder had immeasurable impact on Columbia-area community
Visitation is Monday afternoon for one of the Columbia College’s longest-tenured presidents. Dr. Gerald Brouder died Wednesday in Columbia, at the age of 79. Dr. Brouder served as Columbia College’s president from 1995 until 2013, where he became just the second president in college history to receive emeritus status. He helped create the college’s graduate programs …
Jefferson City’s council to vote on pay raise issue on Monday
Jefferson City’s mayor is calling on the city council to approve a proposed five percent pay increase for city employees, saying it’s crucial to hiring and retention. The council is scheduled to vote on the proposal at a special meeting at 5:30 this (Monday) evening. It will impact about 300 city employees, when inflation is …
(AUDIO): Hip-hop artist and Columbia native Nick Danger appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
31-year-old Nick Rodriguez, who’s stage name is Nick Danger, is a hip-hop artist who performs in Missouri and in other states as well. Mr. Rodriguez went to school at Columbia Rock Bridge elementary and Hickman high school, and says his parents and Rock Bridge elementary teacher Melinda Manson inspired him. He joined host Fred Parry …
Zimmer radiothon raises $95,545 for Central Missouri Honor Flight
The president of the Central Missouri Honor Flight is thanking mid-Missourians for their generosity in Friday’s Diamond Pet Foods Honor Flight radiothon. It aired today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on five mid-Missouri Zimmer radio stations, including 939 the Eagle. Zimmer Radio officials presented a check for more than $95,000 to Central Missouri Honor …
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