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Columbia schools' finance committee backs a $260 million bond for the April ballot

If you follow Columbia Public Schools, here's the next big step in the facilities plan. The district's Finance Committee unanimously recommended Monday that a $260 million school bond issue go on the April ballot.

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The first bond would not exceed $260 million of the $420 million plan

$260 millionMost the first bond would reach, of the $420 million plan

Sources: Columbia Missourian, KMZU.com

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Most the first bond would reach, of the $420 million plan$260 million

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  • Election DayPolls in Boone County opened at 6 this morning and close at 7 p.m., and if you're in line at 7 p.m., you can vote.

    Polls in Boone County opened at 6 this morning and close at 7 p.m., and if you're in line at 7 p.m., you can vote. County Clerk Brianna Lennon projects 57% turnout, and some voters cast ballots early to avoid the forecasted rain. More than 14,200 voters have voted in person since early voting began in October. We suggest going early, and if you hit a problem at your polling place, call (573) 886-4375.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: 93.9 The Eagle, Columbia Missourian

  • Business Loop 70Business Loop 70 under I-70 at Exit 125 is closed nightly from 7 p.m.

    Business Loop 70 under I-70 at Exit 125 is closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Nov. 5. MoDOT crews are removing part of the bridge over it so the bridge can be widened for an additional I-70 lane in each direction. Part of the westbound off-ramp is closed too.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, Central Mo Info, ABC17NEWS

  • City CouncilThe Columbia City Council approved a roundabout at Green Meadows Road and Bethel Street on Monday night, along with stormwater improvements, a park donation and a move to expand the Office of Violence Prevention.

    The Columbia City Council approved a roundabout at Green Meadows Road and Bethel Street on Monday night, along with stormwater improvements, a park donation and a move to expand the Office of Violence Prevention. The roundabout would replace the four-way stop, and the city's hearing notice estimated its cost at $1.16 million.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOMU 8

  • MU BudgetUM System President Mun Choi told faculty and staff in a Monday email that fiscal challenges are ahead, including a possible reduction in state funding.

    UM System President Mun Choi told faculty and staff in a Monday email that fiscal challenges are ahead, including a possible reduction in state funding. He said the timing and size of cuts are unclear, but leaders will look for ways to reduce spending in Fiscal Year 2027 and prepare for cuts in the 2028 core budget.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOMU 8

  • Mizzou HoopsThe SEC has ruled Mizzou guard CJ Gunn ineligible for the 2026-27 season, a team spokesperson confirmed, ahead of Tuesday's opener against Cleveland State.

    The SEC has ruled Mizzou guard CJ Gunn ineligible for the 2026-27 season, a team spokesperson confirmed, ahead of Tuesday's opener against Cleveland State. Gunn had been temporarily eligible after a judge granted a temporary restraining order Oct. 27. Mizzou told ABC 17 that an initial report that he signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors was incorrect.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: ABC17NEWS, KOMU 8

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Daily Columbiato me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Columbia schools eye a $260 million bond; polls close at 7 p.m.

Plus, Mizzou hosts Texas Saturday and Business Loop 70 closes overnight.

The TLDR

  1. CPS finance committee backs a $260 million bond for April
  2. Mizzou hosts Texas at 11 a.m. Saturday on ESPN
  3. Boone County polls close at 7 p.m. tonight
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