KFRU Business Spotlight -- April 4th & 5th, 2026.  The candidates for the 5th Ward City Council seat in the April 7th Municipal Election join us for a last weekend before the election day conversation.  Christina Hartman is the challenger in the race and talks about her reason to get involved through the council, along with the things she believes are most important for the council to work on in the coming years.  She believes she can get off to a quick start making changes.  Don Waterman is the incumbent in the race as his three year first term comes to an end.  Don tells us there is work still to do on many fronts and outlines what coming up for the city council.  Don says that the learning curve is long, so his time as a city councilman is an advantage to the city if he's re-elected.  

KFRU Business Spotlight -- April 4th &amp; 5th, 2026.&nbsp; The candidates for the 5th Ward City Council seat in the April 7th Municipal Election join us for a last weekend before the election day conversation.&nbsp; Christina Hartman is the challenger in the race and talks about her reason to get involved through the council, along with the things she believes are most important for the council to work on in the coming years.&nbsp; She believes she can get off to a quick start making changes.&nbsp; Don Waterman is the incumbent in the race as his three year first term comes to an end.&nbsp; Don tells us there is work still to do on many fronts and outlines what coming up for the city council.&nbsp; Don says that the learning curve is long, so his time as a city councilman is an advantage to the city if he's re-elected.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

KFRU Business Spotlight

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.

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Christina Hartman.  Don Waterman.  Candidates for City Council 5th Ward. April 7th Municipal Election.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- May 23rd & 24th, 2026. Eric Kopinski, the director of the Improve I-70 Project, joins us to talk about the ongoing activity as the widening of I-70 to three lanes both ways continues.  Eric talks about some parts of the overall project that have been completed, some just in the last days.  We also talk about the big parts of the project which will be happening in the next few weeks.  Kopinski always acknowledges the impacts that the program has on the Columbia area and across the state, but is always positive about the safety and driving ease the updates will bring to local residents When it all done. We also talk big picture about driving on I-70 this summer both to the west and to the east from COMO.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- May 23rd &amp; 24th, 2026. Eric Kopinski, the director of the Improve I-70 Project, joins us to talk about the ongoing activity as the widening of I-70 to three lanes both ways continues.&nbsp; Eric talks about some parts of the overall project that have been completed, some just in the last days.&nbsp; We also talk about the big parts of the project which will be happening in the next few weeks.&nbsp; Kopinski always acknowledges the impacts that the program has on the Columbia area and across the state, but is always positive about the safety and driving ease the updates will bring to local residents When it all done. We also talk big picture about driving on I-70 this summer both to the west and to the east from COMO.

Eric Kopinski, MODOT, Director of Improve I-70 Program

KFRU Business Spotlight -- May 16th & 17th, 2026.  This week, Lili Vianello of Visionworks Marketing tells us about Relocating in Columbia, a recent acquisition for her company.  The magazine focuses on stories on many exciting people, places and things in Columbia. We cover many topics including the start of Visionworks and the changes that have occurred through the years.  We also talk to Kate Harry and Patsy Stem from Up to Good.  Up to Good is the new name for Assistance League of Mid-Missouri.  It's the same organization with a different name.  The membership decided to go independent and -- after a lot of long hours and interesting conversations -- the new name was introduced this past week.  We talk about all the things that remain the same, including the main fundraising vehicle, Upscale Resale in the Broadway Shops.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- May 16th &amp; 17th, 2026.&nbsp; This week, Lili Vianello of Visionworks Marketing tells us about Relocating in Columbia, a recent acquisition for her company.&nbsp; The magazine focuses on stories on many exciting people, places and things in Columbia. We cover many topics including the start of Visionworks and the changes that have occurred through the years.&nbsp; We also talk to Kate Harry and Patsy Stem from Up to Good.&nbsp; Up to Good is the new name for Assistance League of Mid-Missouri.&nbsp; It's the same organization with a different name.&nbsp; The membership decided to go independent and -- after a lot of long hours and interesting conversations -- the new name was introduced this past week.&nbsp; We talk about all the things that remain the same, including the main fundraising vehicle, Upscale Resale in the Broadway Shops.

Lili Vianello, Relocating Magazine.  Kate Harry, President and Patsy Stem, President-Elect Up to Good

KFRU Business Spotlight -- May 9th & 10th. Gregg Busch, the 50th District State Rep and John Martin, the 44th District State Rep, join us for this week's Spotlight to talk about the latest news as this year's session nears its end.  We cover the new budget and its effect on Missourians, talk about income taxes versus sales taxes and educational funding.  All that information with the perspective from both sides of the aisle politcally.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- May 9th &amp; 10th. Gregg Busch, the 50th District State Rep and John Martin, the 44th District State Rep, join us for this week's Spotlight to talk about the latest news as this year's session nears its end.&nbsp; We cover the new budget and its effect on Missourians, talk about income taxes versus sales taxes and educational funding.&nbsp; All that information with the perspective from both sides of the aisle politcally.

Christina Hartman. Don Waterman. Candidates for City Council 5th Ward. April 7th Municipal Election.

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