The Mayor joins David to preview the first Columbia City Council meeting of 2026. Setting priorities for the year ahead, with a focus on public safety, affordable housing and city employees. An update on the city’s DIVERT program as well.

The Mayor joins David to preview the first Columbia City Council meeting of 2026. Setting priorities for the year ahead, with a focus on public safety, affordable housing and city employees. An update on the city&rsquo;s DIVERT program as well.

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Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Setting 2026 Priorities

A look at Monday’s CPS Board meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Klein and member Erica Dickson. Expanding the school resource officer program, a changing landscape for district grants and investments, and details about the “Portrait of a Graduate” program.

A look at Monday&rsquo;s CPS Board meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Klein and member Erica Dickson. Expanding the school resource officer program, a changing landscape for district grants and investments, and details about the &ldquo;Portrait of a Graduate&rdquo; program.

CPS - SRO - Portrait of a Graduate Program

The status of a dedicated downtown unit, Policing TrueFalse, and placing unarmed “security advisors” in the District are addressed in this informative talk with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude.

The status of a dedicated downtown unit, Policing TrueFalse, and placing unarmed &ldquo;security advisors&rdquo; in the District are addressed in this informative talk with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude.

Police Chief Jill Schlude 3-5-26

The University of Missouri Ag Systems Technology Club will conduct its yearly Lawnmower Clinics in March and April. For $50 you can get your Push Mower tuned-up...including power wash, oil change, and spark plug replacement. Club President Austin Wilson says it also serves as a fundraiser for the group.

The University of Missouri Ag Systems Technology Club will conduct its yearly Lawnmower Clinics in March and April. For $50 you can get your Push Mower tuned-up...including power wash, oil change, and spark plug replacement. Club President Austin Wilson says it also serves as a fundraiser for the group.

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Setting 2026 Priorities

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