Elections

Paul Sturtz, co-founder of Ragtag Cinemacafe and the True/False Film Festival, will become the First Ward’s new City Council representative.

Judy Ganey worked nearly 16 hours at the Columbia Public Library polling place on Tuesday but says democracy is worth the sacrifice.

Voters cite myriad issues as important to the city’s most diverse ward.

Factors impacting decisions included trust in the district, the current economy and the welfare of children.

Volunteers waited outside the Activity and Recreation Center to gather signatures on petitions for initiatives they hope will appear on the November ballot during the municipal election on Tuesday.

Find answers to your questions about what's on the ballot, where to vote, what to take to the polls, etc.

KANSAS CITY — Republican presidential candidate John McCain said today that calls from his Democratic rivals to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq stand as a "failure of leadership" as they are making promises they cannot keep.

The annual Cambio de Colores conference and the conference’s featured speakers explore Hispanic immigration and issues related to the ever increasing diversity of the United States.

The seventh annual Cambio de Colores conference Monday through Wednesday at the Stoney Creek Inn will explore the impact of the exponential growth of the Hispanic population in Missouri and the Midwest.

Paul Sturtz’s commitment makes him the ideal candidate to represent the First Ward.

Supporting public education will help us deal with current, future problems.

Paul Sturtz has the creativity and knowledge of government needed for Columbia.

Vote yes for the proposed tax levy on April 8.

Through his advancement of the arts in Columbia, Paul Sturtz has shown he would make a good City Council member.

Phyllis Fugit has raised more than twice as much money as her nearest opponent for the two seats on the Boone County Fire Protection District board of directors.

The first group to publicly review bids for new essential air service at Columbia Regional Airport was split 4-4 on offering flights to and from Kansas City or Memphis, Tenn.

The district is expanding its board of directors. Who gets elected will determine the balance of power between Chief Paulsell and the board.

Arch Brooks is running for a seat on the Columbia School Board. His campaign is focused on creating equality for black students in Columbia Public Schools.

Sturtz is creative, understands economic issues, is a strong communicator, easily accessible, and uninfluenced by special interests.