One of the signs that summer has arrived in Mid-Missouri is the annual Downtown Optimist Soap Box Derby.  Rick McKernan is back with Downtown Optimist to fill Simon in on all the details of this year's Derby.

<p>One of the signs that summer has arrived in Mid-Missouri is the annual Downtown Optimist Soap Box Derby.&nbsp; Rick McKernan is back with Downtown Optimist to fill Simon in on all the details of this year's Derby.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>