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The meaning of motherhood
Donna Moessner moved around a lot as she was what she calls “a preacher’s kid.” Maybe it is that empathy with the transient life of a college student that impels her to act as a surrogate mother for some of Columbia’s newer residents.
Two airlines bid for Columbia service
Two airlines have submitted proposals to the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand services at Columbia Regional Airport by providing more flights to Kansas City and St. Louis.
Company teams up with MU for new home
Groundbreaking is expected for the first Columbia company to build at MU’s new Discovery Ridge research park this summer. Analytical Biochemistry Laboratories Inc. has partnered with MU for economic and technological development to produce marketable technology.
Commencement honors MU grads, both new and old
Lloyd Gaines applied to MU’s law school 70 years ago. He was the valedictorian of his high school in St. Louis and graduated with honors from Lincoln University with a degree in history, but he was refused entrance at MU because he was black.
Two die from injuries in Columbia car crashes
One of four people injured on Thursday night in a one-car accident on Grindstone Parkway died Saturday at University Hospital, Columbia police said.
GOP rifts thwart progress in House
JEFFERSON CITY — Emerging rifts that divided Republicans this legislative session kept some of Gov. Matt Blunt’s initiatives from moving forward to the final minutes of the last day.
Medicaid future in Missouri uncertain
JEFFERSON CITY — One of the biggest failures of the 2006 Missouri legislative session could be the lack of a way to deal with the scheduled termination of the state’s largest welfare program — Medicaid.
Bowden among those to be honored at memorial
Twenty-six Columbia police officers were planning to travel to Washington, D.C., this weekend to attend a ceremony in honor of Columbia police Officer Molly Bowden and other law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2005. The 18th annual Candlelight Vigil was to be held Saturday evening at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Bruins serve up district win
As a team, Rock Bridge dominated the Class 2 District 5 tennis tournament Saturday, winning the title by a cushy margin.
Finding his fit
Rod Williams is often the first Hickman baseball player at the practice field after school.
Rock Bridge gets long awaited sweep
It was a first for the players on the Rock Bridge baseball team.
Extra points
The Missouri softball team was eliminated in the Big 12 Conference Championships on Friday in Oklahoma City, falling 4-0 to No. 20 Oklahoma. Sophomore Kathy Masterson had a pinch-hit double for Missouri’s only extra base hit.
Rolling revival
The Black Angels, white wings on their butts, make their Roller Derby debut wielding pink stuffed animals staked on sticks and swords. The Pink Vixens followed, skating in dizzying
