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Former Bosnian political refugee among graduates of MU High School
Amir Dizdarevic received his diploma from MU High School on Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old had dropped out of school more than 10 years ago.
Columbia students, staff depart for a science adventure to national parks
The Columbia Public School Science Department has organized a trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Students and Columbia Public School staff departed Saturday for the weeklong trip.
Conservation Commission votes to limit deer permits
The Conservation Commission recently voted to limit the number of firearm anterless deer permits for the 2013-2014 hunting seasons in 12 counties in central Missouri, including Boone County.
City Council considers alternative development fee
Councilman Karl Skala proposed trip generation fees at the City Council retreat on Saturday. The proposal would place more financial responsibility on contractors who increase traffic with new developments.
Twin sisters share stories of cancer survival at Pink Promise tea
The Susan G. Komen Foundation hosted a tea Saturday morning to celebrate local cancer survivors.
Boonville business owner returns to Nigeria hometown to help community
Julius Udinyiwe, who owns a one-hour photo shop in Boonville, returned a year later to repair classrooms and build wells to provide water to his native community.
PHOTO GALLERY: Smrithi Jacob spends time at Columbia Senior Activity Center
Smrithi Susan Jacob plays Rummikub with a seniors Sherill Mikles and Veena Sahota Thursday at the Columbia Senior Activity Center.
UM System hires new spokesman
University of Missouri system has a new spokesman, John Fougere.
Survey of public shows drop in satisfaction with police performance
A survey of Columbia residents showed a decrease in satisfaction with the Columbia Police Department's crime prevention efforts and its response time to emergencies.
PHOTO: Crew surveys gas line damage
Cable crews were digging to lay fiber optic cables for Charter Communications when they hit a gas line on Lemone Industrial Boulevard and New Haven Ave near U.S. 63 on Friday.
Friends of the Centralia Battlefield plan fundraiser
On June 15, the Friends of Centralia Battlefield will be hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the upcoming Centralia Battlefield Reenactment in September.
Gravel trail repairs continue after flooding
Crews continue work to restore Columbia's main gravel trails damaged by flooding.
For Columbia's Joel Ewbank, home and work are one and the same
Joel Ewbank manages the care in his home of three patients with profound medical and developmental issues. "These patients are my family members," he said.
PHOTO GALLERY: Patrons come out for Hot Summer Nights concert
"Strike up the Band" was the first of a 24-event concert series extending through the summer.
Columbia officials' retreat to gauge progress on improving city services
The council members' and city department heads' retreat will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Activity and Recreation Center.
PHOTO GALLERY: For Columbia T-ball players, it's all in fun
Summer T-ball games provide diversion for both players and parents.
Two ramps at I-70 and Route Z scheduled to open Friday
The Missouri Department of Transportation and contractor Don Schnieders Excavating Co. will open the eastbound ramps Friday afternoon, two months ahead of schedule.
Preventative West Nile virus mosquito spraying to begin along Columbia trails
Mosquito spraying along Columbia trails will begin early Friday morning and last through early fall.
Columbia's A Call to Serve donates aid for country of Georgia
For 21 years, A Call to Serve International has raised money and donated more than $350 million in medication and medical supplies for the country of Georgia. Its latest shipment to the country left this week.
MU student expresses love for dance, song and Bosnian culture
MU student Haris Fazlic performed a traditional Bosnian folk dance and music for an Emmy-winning TV presentation. As a second-generation Bosnian refugee, Fazlic wants to preserve his native culture.