KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 7th & 8th, 2026. Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us this week to talk about the latest at CFD. Recently, a new recruit class of 13 graduated. Some moved on to their EMT training while the rest moved into their new assignments across the city. Chief Schaeffer also explained a recent change in policy and procedure -- passed by the City council at their last meeting -- that aligns leadership responsibilities for emergency management to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. This move make the emergency management process more effective and efficient.

Ken Rice. COO, Pickleman's. Member, Columbia Disabilities Commision.
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Eric Kopinski, Program Director. MODOT Improve I-70 Program. Significant progress has been made
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Sydney Olsen, Engagement and Public Communications Manager. City of Columba. New Communications Department proposal. Off to Central Bank of Boone County late March.
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