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Missouri House Democrat calls for investigation of testimony given under false names
Missouri House testimony presented under several aliases should be investigated and prosecuted under laws making it a felony to file false documents with a government agency, state Rep. Del Taylor said Friday. Taylor, a St. Louis Democrat, said that The Independent’s report that a Columbia restaurant owner is the source of testimony under at least […]
Opinion: External audit could save Columbia from fiscal cliff
Ongoing mismanagement, malfeasance and obfuscation by Columbia’s leaders has forced concerned citizens to come together in calling for an external audit of the city’s administration and finances. This investigation by the Missouri State Auditor would focus on the city’s water and electric utilities, where delays and mishandling have already cost Columbia tens of millions of dollars. Every resident is affected, especially those on limited and fixed incomes, but now they have a path toward a solution. The...
‘Employment is intervention’: How Missouri’s Veterans Urban Farm combats suicide
After nearly losing their farm and experiencing divorce, U.S. Navy veteran Ash Mae Stuckenschneider tried to take their own life. But despite their struggles with mental health, Stuckenschneider took a chance on life, by accepting a second call to service at the Veterans Urban Farm in Columbia. They say that...
Starters as recruits: Missouri Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
PowerMizzou takes a look back at where the projected starters for the Missouri Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies were ranked as high school recruits. Texas A&M: Le'Veon Moss - 247Rating: 95, 4-star, 93rd nationally. Missouri: Nate Noel - 247Rating: 85, 3-star. Offensive Line:. Texas A&M. Trey Zuhn - 247Rating: 91,...
Columbia College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with evening of dance
Columbia audiences can enjoy an evening of enlightenment and entertainment as Columbia College hosts its Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 14. Guest Bill Branson will illustrate elements of the culture around powwows and Native American dance in a program to be held live at Launer Auditorium and accessible via Zoom. ...
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