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Calculating the columns

A team of contractors from Chicago used a laser scanner Wednesday to gather information on the MU Columns’ exact positions – height, width, distance from other quadrangle landmarks – so the university can monitor any movement over time. Phil Shocklee, director of campus facilities, said the scans were part of a facilities maintenance plan to protect the columns. The measurements will also set reference points for future surveying. The laser scanner used gathers 120,000 reference points per second which can be used to create three dimensional data. The last significant work done to the columns was in 1996 when MU placed metal tops on the columns to prevent water from leaking inside.

Daniel Boone City Building renovations welcomed by employees

Customer service representatives Amanda Renner and Johanna Givens work in the recently renovated Utility Customer Service office in City Hall.

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The cashiers' office in City Hall was recently renovated along with a new Utility Customer Service office.

Air Midwest could be compelled to continue flights

Ed Warner watches the landing strip of the Columbia Regional Airport from the baggage claim room Wednesday afternoon.

Eastside Tavern owner drops out of First Ward race

Sal Nuccio

Columbia police investigating local charity worker

Lana Jacobs

Bode running for Missouri 9th Congressional District

Lyndon Bode

Mulkey gets 200th win in Baylor’s rout of Missouri

Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey shouts instructions to her team during the second half of Baylor's 72-57 victory against Missouri on Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena. With the win, Mulkey became the sixth-fastest coach to reach the 200-win milestone.

Tigers lose another road game despite Lawrence’s 24 points

Missouri's Keon Lawrence drives the lane against Texas Tech's Martin Zeno in the second half of a basketball game on Wednesday in Lubbock, Texas.

Hickman girls rally past Rock Bridge in second half

Hickman Kewpies guard Yvonne Anderson, right, steals the ball from Rock Bridge Bruins guard Andrea Seabaugh on Wednesday evening at Rock Bridge High School.

Police release photographs of hotel robbery suspect

Columbia police released this photograph of a man suspected of robbing Stoney Creek Inn early Monday morning.

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Police released this photograph of a man suspected of robbing Stoney Creek Inn early Monday morning.

Local view: Citizen review board

Eagle Bluffs a unique treasure

Tim James, area manager for Eagle Bluffs conservation area, checks on his electric water pumps on Nov. 15. James uses the pumps to move water from the Missouri River into Eagle Bluffs during the winter months.

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Mallard ducks fly in to land at the main distribution channel of Eagle Bluffs conservation area at 7 a.m. Sept. 30. “If I have lots of ducks, the hunting is going to be good,” area manager Tim James said. “If I have lots of ducks, the wildlife viewing is going to be good.”

Lawrence wishes for more swishes

Missouri guard Matt Lawrence has struggled to find his 3-point shooting touch.

NAACP event honors King

The Rev. Starsky Wilson, president of the NAACP chapter at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, preaches to the congregation gathered in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Wilson preached about the importance of a united and beloved community and the need to take care of the less privileged.

Vigil participants say dream needs young life to flourish

Bryana Jordan clutches her candle blocking it from the cold wind outside of the Second Baptist Church during the Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Candlelight Walk and Celebration Monday evening.

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Columbia residents began the evening with a group prayer as they gathered at Douglass High School on Monday evening for the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Walk and Celebration.

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Columbia residents held hands in prayer honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at the Annual Candlelight Walk and Celebration Monday evening at Douglass High School.
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