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Little-known Lactation Station provides space for nursing mothers
The Lactation Station in the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center serves as a private space for nursing mothers to use while they are on campus. It is the only facility of its kind at MU, but the university doesn't publicize it.
VIDEO: Rock Bridge students volunteer through student-run service program
A study commissioned by The Volunteer Family and released in July reports that more than 70 percent of youths ages 12 to 17 have volunteered.
UPDATE: Resignation of Humane Society director was voluntary
The board selected Alan Allert as its interim executive director while it searches for a permanent replacement.
Two water main breaks might leave some without water
Two water mains, one on Hitt Street and the other on Rockcreek Drive, have to be repaired after breaking Friday morning. Columbia Water and Light said repairs could take a couple of hours and nearby residents could lose water service while repairs are being made.
Landlords plan meeting to discuss crime, screening tenants
Columbia landlords will hold a meeting in December to talk about their role in reducing city crime.
MU graduate student wins composition prize
Mike Strausbaugh, a graduate student in classical guitar and music composition at MU, has won the Sinquefield Composition Prize for his guitar and cello duet, "Thermopylae."
Many have problems with H1N1 vaccine distribution
Health officials have inaccurately predicted the amount of available vaccine and distributed the vaccine unevenly, critics say.
Proposed downtown reorganizing could double budget through sales tax
A petition has been approved by members of the existing Special Business District and Central Columbia Association that would create a community improvement district, if enough downtown property owners sign it. The petition drive will start in January.
Children's theater puts new spin on 'A Christmas Carol'
The show starts Friday and is put on by Theater Reaching Young People and Schools. It turns the story into a musical and offers a softer version of the Charles Dickens' classic.
Renovations to J.W. 'Blind' Boone Community Center complete
Friday marks the grand showcasing of the newly remodeled J.W. "Blind" Boone Community Center. The open house will go from 4 to 6 p.m.
Boone County sewer rates to increase less than projected
The Boone County Regional Sewer District was able to approve a budget that will save users more than three dollars monthly from what was originally projected. Stimulus funding was a factor in the lower cost. The original rate increase was projected at 14 percent.
NEWS RELEASE: Statement From the Board of Directors of the Central Missouri Humane Society
This is the full text of a statement from the Central Missouri Humane Society.
Central Missouri Humane Society's executive director resigns
Patty Forister has resigned as the executive director of the Central Missouri Humane Society. Alan Allert, a veterinarian and environmental consultant, will be the interim executive director effective Tuesday.
Race and Civility forum addresses difficulty of talking about race
Members of the community met Thursday for the third and final Race and Civility discussion. Panelists talked about their personal experiences and ways to improve race relations.
Columbia School Board discusses contract options for new high school
The Columbia School Board talked about whether to use a general contractor or a construction management agency for construction of the new high school.
SLIDESHOW: Heart of Missouri Chorus prepares for Christmas
The Heart of Missouri Chorus is a Sweet Adelines International group of women a capella singers. They practice several Christmas songs from October through December as part of their Holiday Singing Invitational, including “Carol of the Bells.”
Health care over time: The view from the Oval Office
Since 1912, presidents have discussed the issue of health care in the United States. A timeline explores the evolution of their proposals.
Search warrant details photos taken of alleged sex abuse victims
The search warrant said that authorities seized more than 60 videos from Jared Mohler's home in Columbia.
MU research shows promising results in treating prostate cancer
Researches have been studying the treatment of prostate cancer with engineered radioactive gold nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have proven to be effective in reducing the size of prostate cancer tumors in mice.
Dortch found guilty in murder trial
A Callaway County jury found Dortch guilty of first-degree murder in the Douglass Park shooting of Miles Heard on Nov. 4, 2008. Dortch faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder conviction. A sentencing hearing will be held on Dec. 21.
