KFRU Business Spotlight -- July 26th and July 27th, 2025.  This week we have conversations with the two candidates vying to fill the 2nd ward city council seat previously held by Lisa Meyer.  Ken Rice - Ken Rice for Ward 2 and Vera Elwood - Vera for COMO City Council join us to talk about their goals for the council, their priorities if they are elected and the values they bring to the council and to their second ward constituents. Great information in a side-to-side comparison just a little over a week before the special election on August 5th. 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- July 26th and July 27th, 2025.&nbsp; This week we have conversations with the two candidates vying to fill the 2nd ward city council seat previously held by Lisa Meyer.&nbsp; Ken Rice - Ken Rice for Ward 2 and Vera Elwood - Vera for COMO City Council join us to talk about their goals for the council, their priorities if they are elected and the values they bring to the council and to their second ward constituents. Great information in a side-to-side comparison just a little over a week before the special election on August 5th.&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.

The KFRU Business Spotlight

Ken Rice.  Vera Elwood.  Candidates for Columbia City Council 2nd Ward.  Special Election, August 5th, 2025.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- April 11th & 12th, 2026.  Randy Cole, CEO of the Columbia Housing Authority, joins us. Randy gives us some insight on what the CHA is and what it does for folks in Columbia.  The Columbia Housing Authority celebrates 70 years this year.  One brand new CHA development has just been completed in the past six months, while a complete "to the ground" remodel is going on for their Blind Boone and Park Avenue facilities.  Using some federal funds, some state funds, some local funds and investments from local businesses allows the CHA to serve many in Columbia. 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- April 11th &amp; 12th, 2026.&nbsp; Randy Cole, CEO of the Columbia Housing Authority, joins us. Randy gives us some insight on what the CHA is and what it does for folks in Columbia.&nbsp; The Columbia Housing Authority celebrates 70 years this year.&nbsp; One brand new CHA development has just been completed in the past six months, while a complete "to the ground" remodel is going on for their Blind Boone and Park Avenue facilities.&nbsp; Using some federal funds, some state funds, some local funds and investments from local businesses allows the CHA to serve many in Columbia.&nbsp;

Randy Cole.  CEO, Columbia Housing Authority. 

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;

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

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 21st & 22nd, 2026.  Ken Rice joins us to talk Columbia.  Ken, who has had an unsuccessful run for both City Council and School Board seats, has taken on new service positions recently taking a spot on the Columbia Disabilities Commission.  We talk about how that commission works and the information they provide for the City Council and members of the community.  Ken also gives us his thoughts on the upcoming municipal election, including city council and school board elections.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 21st &amp; 22nd, 2026.&nbsp; Ken Rice joins us to talk Columbia.&nbsp; Ken, who has had an unsuccessful run for both City Council and School Board seats, has taken on new service positions recently taking a spot on the Columbia Disabilities Commission.&nbsp; We talk about how that commission works and the information they provide for the City Council and members of the community.&nbsp; Ken also gives us his thoughts on the upcoming municipal election, including city council and school board elections.

Ken Rice. Vera Elwood. Candidates for Columbia City Council 2nd Ward. Special Election, August 5th, 2025.

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