The Morning Meeting
The Morning Meeting
Join Simon Rose for a lively discussion about topics impacting Columbia, Missouri. Every weekday, Simon talks with Columbia's decision makers, and takes your phone calls. Listen live weekdays from 9am - 11am on Newstalk 98.9 FM and 1400 AM KFRU.Social links:
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Boone County Presiding Commissioner, Kip Kendrick
How much gravel road gets paved with $14m of asphalt? That question and many others answered by Boone County's Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick on this MM with Simon.
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Trent and Kirsten from MODOT
Have you driven through the work zone on I-70 eastbound? "White Knuckle" probably describes it! On another MODOT Monday Trent and Kirsten talk about safety in work zones and lots of other ongoing road projects.
26:30
Pete Bland from the Columbia Missourian
Trader Joe's is finally coming to Columbia! People are giddy! Pete Bland talks about the timeline and other business stories on this MM with Simon.
21:34
Assistant Columbia Police Chief Lance Bolinger
Sadly, another spate of shootings in populated areas in recent days. CPD assistant chief Lance Bolinger fills us in on where the investigations stand in these incidents.
25:44
Chris Campbell, Executive Director of the Boone County History and Culture Museum
Find out about the latest buildings added to the list of historic sites by the Boone County Historical Society as Chris Campbell, the Executive Director of the Boone County History and Culture center joins Simon on this MM.
18:33
Birdman Mel returns......
Birdman Mel is back to tell you how to keep those darn squirrels off your bird feeders this fall and winter.
28:54
Columbia Regional Airport Manager, Mike Parks
COU is about to get its flight to Denver back. Mike Parks, COU's manager fills us in on this MM.
10:41
47th District State House Incumbent, Adrian Plank
Right before election day we visit with 47th District House Seat member, Adrian Plank to talk about his bid for re-election.
13:31
Host of Arrow Rock Ghost Tours, Sandy Selby
Sandy Selby is a resident of Arrow Rock. The town is steeped in history and ghosts! Hear more from Sandy about her haunted tours of the town and the ghosts that reside there on this Halloween edition of the MM.
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Heather Buechter's Haunted House!
Heather Buechter is a former TV anchor and is currently the Communications Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America in Jeff City. To put it mildly, she lived in an interesting house growing up. Get freaked out for Halloween with Heather on this MM!
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