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Treasurer Murray upbeat on Boone County finances
Boone County Treasurer Kay Murray has the luxury to set aside campaigning and concentrate on her job as she runs unopposed in the Nov. 4 election. Murray said she's never seen anything like the current state of the economy, adding that it has "really been making my job interesting."
Miller says economy will challenge county
Karen Miller is running unopposed for a fifth term as Boone County Southern District commissioner. She said the biggest challenge facing the county over the next four years will be the slowdown in the economy.
Schauwecker prepares for sixth term as assessor
GIS system key to tracking county property, he says.
Karen Miller
Skip Elkin
Tom Schauwecker
The assessor's job
The county assessor is an elected official responsible for developing and maintaining a current list of all taxable real and tangible personal property in Boone County and assessing the property annually.
Missouri football moves on
MU moves on after a disappointing home loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Tigers don't have much time to sulk.
MU falls out of top 10
Instead of No. 1, Missouri got No. 11. After a 28-23 loss to No. 17 Oklahoma State on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, the Tigers tumbled eight spots in the Associated Press poll released Sunday.
School board will vote on math objectives, search firm
Monday night's Columbia Public School Board meeting could end the long math curriculum revision process.
MU volleyball loses to Nebraska
It was hard for Missouri hitters to fool Nebraska in a 25-20, 25-21, 25-18 loss Sunday night at Hearnes Center.
Kites fly high for peace at One Sky One World event
Kite enthusiasts from around the state gathered in Cosmo-Bethel Park on Sunday for the international One Sky One World kite flying event.
Hold That Hug remembers Columbia photographer, friend
Sunday afternoon, Sarah Becking's family and friends gathered at Stewart Park to have their pictures taken and remember Becking's life.
Cougars a good fit for Lino
Columbia College junior Flavia Lino is comfortable at Columbia College. And it shows. Through 76 games this season, Lino leads the Cougars with 327 kills.
U.S. presidential election followed closely around the world
The U.S. economic crisis has brought even more attention to the presidential election.
MU soccer falls to Oklahoma State
No. 12 Oklahoma State defeated the No. 16 MU soccer team 3-2 in overtime Sunday in Oklahoma.
Pumpkin festival kicks off with parade, live music
The 17th annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival got under way Saturday with a parade and live music. The festival continues Sunday.
Riggs Union Church barbecue helps sustain small group
During the barbecue, church members sell fudge and mutton to raise money to sustain the congregation.
Country of Origin labels hit the produce aisle and meat counter
Shoppers can now actively choose between homegrown and foreign products. And the United States Department of Agriculture can better track products during food outbreaks. But the law doesn't cover all retailer or all food, making the origin of most foods still a mystery to customers.
Man robbed at Francis Quadrangle, chases assailants to Broadway
A robbery occurred at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday near the Francis Quadrangle. The victim chased the suspects down Eighth Street to Broadway, where he lost them.