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1 week ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Amber Roldan
By By Amber Roldan,Amber Roldan After over 100 years of faith and fellowship, the future of Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church faces uncertainty as Turning Point, its primary tenant and source of funding, plans to relocate next year. Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church opened its doors in 1918. The church, which provides services and worship opportunities to many in Columbia's homeless community, is about to face a difficult decision: Find a new way to fund the church, or close it entirely.
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1 week ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Zoe Naylor |Amber Roldan |Adeen Rao |Alec Martirez
A plan to cut diversity, equity and inclusion language from Columbia's strategic plan was put on hold Monday evening. The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to take up the issue again June 16 during its bimonthly regular meeting.
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1 week ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Zoe Naylor |Amber Roldan |Alec Martirez |Adeen Rao
A plan to cut diversity, equity and inclusion language from Columbia's strategic plan was put on hold Monday evening. The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to take up the issue again June 16 during its regular meeting.
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1 week ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Amber Roldan |Nicole Voss
By Amber Roldan,Nicole Voss A consultant is recommending that Columbia raise its revenue for water utilities by 12% next year, 10% in 2027 and 3% annually thereafter. This could mean higher water rates for some customers, specifically those who use large amounts of water during the summer, according to a report by the consulting firm Stantec that was presented Monday to the Columbia City Council.
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1 week ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Amber Roldan |Lucy Valeski
By Amber Roldan,Lucy Valeski Diversity, equity and inclusion language in Columbia's strategic plan might be on the chopping block Monday. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to decide whether to change language in the strategic plan at its bimonthly meeting. The change is aimed at complying with the Trump administration's demands to cut DEI programs, according to a council memo.
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1 week ago | 
komu.com | Amber Roldan
Diversity, equity and inclusion language in Columbia’s strategic plan might be on the chopping block Monday. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to decide whether to change language in the strategic plan at its bimonthly meeting. The change is aimed at complying with the Trump administration’s demands to cut DEI programs, according to a council memo. The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Daniel Boone City Building, 701 E. Broadway.
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3 weeks ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Alix Queen |Aspen Bilton-Gregoire |Amber Roldan
By Alix Queen/Missourian,Aspen Bilton-Gregoire/Missourian,By Amber Roldan,Amber Roldan Recycling in Columbia has been stopped indefinitely after an EF1 tornado hit the city's Material Recovery Facility on Sunday and reduced the building to rubble. "The facility is pretty much destroyed," said Jason West, spokesperson for Columbia's Utilities department.
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3 weeks ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Alix Queen |Aspen Bilton-Gregoire |Amber Roldan
By Alix Queen/Missourian,Aspen Bilton-Gregoire/Missourian,By Amber Roldan,Amber Roldan Recycling in Columbia has been stopped indefinitely after an EF1 tornado hit the city's Material Recovery Facility on Sunday and reduced the building to rubble. "The facility is pretty much destroyed," said Jason West, spokesperson for Columbia's Utilities department.
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3 weeks ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Amber Roldan |Lucy Valeski
The City of Columbia expects to spend $31.1 million from its cash reserves over the next six years, as forecasts indicate lower-than-expected sales tax revenue this year and soaring employee wages and benefits. The city is expected to end fiscal year 2025 with almost $37.7 million in the general fund cash reserve, according to a presentation that will be shown to the Columbia City Council on Monday. By fiscal year 2031, forecasts show the city will have only $6.5 million on hand in the reserve.
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3 weeks ago | 
komu.com | Amber Roldan
The City of Columbia expects to spend $31.1 million from its cash reserves over the next six years, as forecasts indicate lower-than-expected sales tax revenue this year and soaring employee wages and benefits. The city is expected to end fiscal year 2025 with almost $37.7 million in the general fund cash reserve, according to a presentation that will be shown to the Columbia City Council on Monday. By fiscal year 2031, forecasts show the city will have only $6.5 million on hand in the reserve.
