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Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Jefferson City Council heard presentations for the development of a conference center in the Capital City.

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.

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

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.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The Jefferson City Council has put its support behind JCTV.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  City leaders believe they have a plan to build a conference center without raising taxes.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Jefferson City is one step closer to having a tax change put on the August ballot.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The new plan, which could be placed on the August ballot, lowers property taxes by 17%.

Monday, March 19, 2012  City Council hears presentation on the Fire Department Improvement Plan Monday night.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Jefferson City's 5th Ward Councilman Dave Griffith announced yesterday that he will resign his post.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Jefferson City's city administrator tells us the council has a lot to accomplish in 2012.