Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
The fifth annual community baby shower was held Saturday morning at Food Bank Market, where 15 organizations provided resources and treats for pregnant and postpartum women and their families in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week.
Organized by Columbia WIC, the event recorded its largest turnout yet.
🏛️ Government
The Missouri Department of Social Services is weighing bids to extend Medicaid managed-care contracts through fiscal year 2028 amid federal law pressures that require lower error rates starting Oct.
2029, while advocates push for direct state administration to potentially save up to $259 million a year.
Columbia City Council will consider a 305-unit student housing development at its regular meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday at the Daniel Boone City Building (701 E.
Broadway).
Columbia Public Works will repair damaged concrete on North Providence Road near Armadillo Drive from Aug.
3 to Aug. 6, weather permitting. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic & use caution in the work zone.
Missouri 811 recorded its highest call volume for July as its stricter enforcement led to over $100,000 in settlements, with the Attorney General’s office stressing that calling 8-1-1 before digging protects workers & community safety.
This past enforcement effort reflects the summer surge in construction and renovation projects.
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