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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bills were introduced to rebuild Oscar's Diner at the same location and build a new fire station #3 at Hwy. 179.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Jefferson City Council approved Monday night a motion that calls for proposals for a facilitator to oversee the final decision on the new conference center.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Jefferson City Council addressed the nearly $1.7 million shortfall by approving multiple budget cuts Monday night.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Jefferson City council met again Monday night to mull over the budget deficit.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  James Branch has won the first-ward seat on Jefferson City Council.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A primary election is under way in Jefferson City for first-ward voters.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Jefferson City is moving forward with plans to select a site for a new conference center.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  While Columbia has given up on in it's effort to form an EEZ or enhanced enterprise zone, another Boone County community is going forward, and a Callaway County town is not far behind.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The structure will become part of the Katy Trail, thanks to its new ownership.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Columbia City Council Members approved an agreement with American Airlines that provides new air service to Chicago and Dallas from the Columbia Regional Airport.

Monday, October 01, 2012  MFA Oil officials want to build a new Break Time convenience store at the corner of Grindstone Parkway and Rock Quarry Road.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The mayor of Columbia dropped in to make a pitch to the council to support development at the Columbia Regional Airport.

Monday, September 17, 2012  City leaders said the $409 million proposed budget focuses on the priorities of their community while facing lean financial times.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Springfield City Council adopted a plan to reduce penalties for marijuana possession but that doesn't settle the issue.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Columbia city leaders met Saturday to kick off their detailed conversations about next year’s city budget.