Anna Colletto

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Ivy Reed |Allison Bealmer |Anna Colletto

The University of Missouri is now marketing its own online courses, as opposed to the UM System's current model, Missouri Online, which was established by a $20 million investment in 2021. MU representatives would not share how many jobs might be lost or whether the switch to a new model, dubbed Mizzou Online, is a cost-saving measure for the UM System's flagship campus. Studying journalism, women's and gender studies, and Spanish. Reach me at [email protected]

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Max Quinn |Anna Colletto

By Max Quinn,Anna Colletto Paper printouts of "USDA" rest above displays throughout Columbia's Food Bank Market where recent cuts to the Department of Agriculture are putting funds for local community support at risk. Through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the USDA buys healthy foods for distribution to low-income Americans via food banks. In March, $500 million of this funding was frozen, trickling down to the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Annie Goldman |Anna Colletto

By Annie Goldman,Anna Colletto After a recent unsuccessful campaign for Columbia School Board, Ken Rice, the chief operating officer at Pickleman's Franchising, is kickstarting his bid for Columbia City Council. Rice said he was asked "personally" by the outgoing Second Ward councilperson, Lisa Meyer, to run for the open seat, according to a news release he sent Tuesday.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Anna Sikes |Anna Colletto

Columbia Parks and Recreation is responding to reports of vandalism along Grindstone Creek Trail with plans to install educational signage at trailheads. The department was alerted to the issue Monday after trail users reported seeing bright paint on trees along the trail, raising concerns about environmental impact and aesthetic appearance.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Sophia Scheller |Max Quinn |Anna Colletto

A $73.6 million upgrade to Schneider Electric's Columbia plant will bring 241 jobs to the area and expand product production. Gov. Mike Kehoe and city and county leaders attended the groundbreaking Tuesday to celebrate and show their support. The investment is part of a $700 million push by Schneider Electric to support growth in the energy and artificial intelligence sectors, according to previous Missourian reporting.