A 14-year-old student from mid-Missouri’s Wardsville who scored a perfect 36 on her ACT credits the hard work she put into practice tests for helping her score. Ava Fleury, who’s just 14, will graduate from Mizzou Academy online high school in May. “I took so many practice tests. I cannot even tell you how many …
Mizzou is still Columbia’s largest employer; VU now third on list
The University of Missouri is still Boone County’s largest employer, by far. Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated’s (REDI) website says Mizzou has 8,612 employees. It’s followed by the number two employer, which is University Hospital and Clinics, also known as MU Health Care. They have more than 5,200 employees. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and the …
Mizzou football’s new indoor practice facility is on schedule for 2023
The University of Missouri says Mizzou football’s new indoor practice facility in Columbia is on schedule and is expected to be completed next summer. Construction began last fall on the $33-million facility, which is being funded through private donations. It’s located next to Faurot Field’s $98-million south end zone complex. It will be called the …
Mizzou’s seven parking garages need $22-million in repairs
Mizzou plans to close two Columbia parking garages this summer to address deferred maintenance repairs. MU officials say the Tiger Avenue and Turner Avenue parking structures will be closed from May 16 through early August. Mizzou says its seven parking structures require $22-million in repairs. The project is being funded by new permit rates that …
Columbia’s economic development efforts draw draw praise from Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor says Columbia exemplifies workforce development, one of his top priorities. “Columbia is pretty well in a fast-track. You know you’re expanding your airport, you’re bringing major companies in here. You’ve got the University (of Missouri) to build on. You see shopping centers, housing developments,” Governor Mike Parson says. The $23-million new terminal being …
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