Former Boone County commissioner Fred Parry, who hosts 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”, describes Columbia-based StorageMart as a home-grown success story. StorageMart was founded in Columbia in 1999 , and its first location was on Rangeline. It’s now the world’s largest privately-owned storage company and operates in 18 states, six Canadian provinces and in the United Kingdom. StorageMart president Mike Burnam, a Moberly native, joined Fred in-studio for the hour Saturday on the “CEO Round Table.” They also discussed the revitalization of Columbia’s Parkade Center, and reflected on some of the old stores and restaurants that used to be there, including JCPenney, Goldies, the Flaming Pit and a pet store:
Columbia Police investigating shooting near Rangeline
Columbia Police say the man who was shot Monday night on Fir Place near Rangeline was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital. Fir Place is just south of I-70. The victim’s condition is unknown. Columbia Police say it happened at about 9:45 on Monday evening. No arrests have been made and the investigation …
MoDOT wants your feedback on Columbia I-70 Business Loop ramp issue
State transportation officials are considering removing Columbia’s westbound I-70 exit ramp at the Business Loop, along with the aging bridge over eastbound I-70 there. It’s just west of the 63 connector. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) notes the left-lane exit ramp onto the Business Loop confuses drivers, adding that crashes could be reduced by …