Published: 07/08/2026
2026 is a banner year! Cruise down The Loop and take a look at our new banners celebrating the centennial of Highway 40, the forerunner of today’s Business Loop. We wanted to find photos that spanned the entire history of Highway 40 so we searched everywhere from the State Historical Society archives to the secret […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 07/06/2026
Today we’re known as the Business Loop but for much of our history, we were known as Highway 40, the Main Street of America. It’s quite the historic milestone for us so we’ll be spending 2026 sharing old photos, stories, and other tidbits—like this photo via the Boone County History and Culture Center showing the […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 07/05/2026
Before Highway 40, traveling across country was, to put it mildly, difficult. Many roads were dirt and weren’t connected to a larger system, leading to a lot of dead ends and doubling back. Often referred to as “trails” they were maintained (with various degrees of success) by local booster organizations known as “trail associations.” On […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 05/20/2026
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to remove and replace the Providence Road bridge over Interstate 70 as part of its Improve I-70 program. Construction is currently anticipated to begin in late May and last for 5 months so spread the word to friends, customers, and colleagues about the best ways to navigate […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 05/13/2026
Highway 40, the forerunner of today’s Business Loop, will be recognized as one of Columbia’s Most Notable Properties by the City of Columbia’s Historic Preservation Commission at a ceremony this Wednesday evening. Although this designation is usually bestowed on historic buildings, the commission is now recognizing that farmland, native grounds, and even roads all contribute […]
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