The Beat: A look at Columbia's new superintendent

Monday, February 23, 2009 | 1:49 p.m. CST

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BY Sean Powers

COLUMBIA — Chris Belcher was chosen by the Columbia School Board last week to become the next superintendent of the school district. K-12 Editor Liz Brixey talks about Belcher's background as superintendent of the Kearney School District.

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