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.

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.

Boone County Presiding Commissioner, Kip Kendrick

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.

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.

Trent and Kirsten from MODOT

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.

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.

Pete Bland from the Columbia Missourian

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.

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.

Assistant Columbia Police Chief Lance Bolinger

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.

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.

Chris Campbell, Executive Director of the Boone County History and Culture Museum

Birdman Mel is back to tell you how to keep those darn squirrels off your bird feeders this fall and winter.

Birdman Mel is back to tell you how to keep those darn squirrels off your bird feeders this fall and winter.

Birdman Mel returns......

COU is about to get its flight to Denver back.  Mike Parks, COU's manager fills us in on this MM.

COU is about to get its flight to Denver back.  Mike Parks, COU's manager fills us in on this MM.

Columbia Regional Airport Manager, Mike Parks

Right before election day we visit with 47th District House Seat member, Adrian Plank to talk about his bid for re-election.

Right before election day we visit with 47th District House Seat member, Adrian Plank to talk about his bid for re-election.

47th District State House Incumbent, Adrian Plank

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.

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.

Host of Arrow Rock Ghost Tours, Sandy Selby

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!

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!

Heather Buechter's Haunted House!

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.

Join Simon Rose for a lively discussion about topics impacting Columbia, Missouri.&nbsp; Every weekday, Simon talks with Columbia's decision makers, and takes your phone calls.&nbsp; Listen live weekdays from 9am - 11am on Newstalk 98.9 FM and 1400 AM KFRU.

The Morning Meeting

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