Published: 03/25/2026
The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is packing up their client files, emergency food and toiletries, and boxes and boxes of diapers and moving into their new location on the east end of the Business Loop. All of VAC’s counselors are moving into the newly built resource center starting next week and services should resume on […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/25/2026
The Loop has always been known for cool cars and fast food. Unfortunately, it’s also been known for overhead utility lines and a lack of sidewalks. Great news though—we’ve got a chance to fix some of these problems while keeping the things we’re famous for. (Although we suspect 15 cent burgers are gone for good). […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/19/2026
Interested in helping us make some improvements on The Loop? Apply for the board! Applicants must be at least 18 years old and either an owner of real property OR owner/representative of a business operating within the district OR a registered voter residing within the district. Board members will be responsible for planning, management, and advocacy […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/13/2026
MODOT isn’t the only one moving forward with infrastructure projects, the City of Columbia is also making progress on their $2 million USDOT Planning Grant. Just a reminder, the goal of this process is to conduct a detailed analysis of the street and create engineering documents for a capital improvement project to upgrade the entire corridor. […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 02/18/2026
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting two public hearings regarding the Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia project and we think you should attend! These meetings will highlight the basic design plans, construction phasing, schedule, and other detailed information about the project. Construction is expected to start in spring/summer 2026 with the replacement of the […]
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