Jacob Barker's Profile
A Missouri native, Jacob Barker grew up in St. Louis County and decided to stay in the state to study print journalism at MU.
Last summer, Barker covered the local primaries and city government for the Columbia Missourian, and he has spent the last year covering local business for the Columbia Business Times.
He enjoys a good political debate, a good movie and a good cup of coffee.
Articles
- City of Columbia prepares for rush of retirements
- Today's Question: Are Columbia schools' test scores cause for concern?
- Providence the town: History, now for sale
- P&Z votes to annex industrial land
- Today's Question: Does Columbia need a loitering ordinance?
- P&Z to begin soliciting comprehensive plan task force applicants
- Columbia City Council discusses capital projects, approves Stadium widening agreement
- CITY BUDGET AT A GLANCE
- Today's Question: Restructuring city revenue
- Today's Question: What programs should be trimmed in the city's 2010 budget?
- Council appoints local engineer to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Today's Question: Will Taylor assault charge convince city to install surveillance cameras?
- MU study states Columbia's economy is middle-of-road
- Today's Question: Streetlights and the city budget
- Thirteen apply for slot on Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission
- Today's Question: Is it time for Columbia to pay for more City Council staff or a stipend for members?
- Richland Road project prompts questions of staff advocacy, transparency
- Today's Question: Should Planning and Zoning have recommended approval to annex 271 acres?
- Willie Smith's trial postponed for depositions
- Planning and Zoning Commission denies Richland Road annexation request
- Woman struck by lightning at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area
- Grindstone Creek YouTube video gets DNR's attention
- UPDATE: Planning and Zoning Commission application deadline extended again
- Two apply for vacancy on Columbia's Planning and Zoning Commission
- Wade describes upcoming budget challenges
- Today's Question: The conversion to digital TV
- Columbia's economic development aims at growing existing businesses
- Columbia City Council and staff discuss issues at annual retreat
- Columbia government bracing for onslaught of retirements
- Columbia City Council to host 'Walks in the Ward'
- Council considers 'city certified' development sites
- Columbia city manager focuses on sustaining existing programs
- Today's Question: Should Columbia officials focus more on promoting economic development?
- Today's Question: Did GetAbout Columbia put too much money toward advertising and education?
- Work on Planning and Zoning Commission growth plan begins
- Developer resubmits Richland Road proposal
- Legislation would clamp down on TDDs
- Audio tape crucial in Columbia Police Department's investigation of Willie Smith
- 2 seriously injured in I-70 crash near U.S. 63
- Columbia College to hold second Military Recognition Day
- Willie Smith's trial continued to gather evidence
- Council approves construction of new trail... again
- Transportation districts collect your money with little oversight
- Health care was big issue at NAACP candidate forum