Good morning, Columbia.

The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri celebrated its 45th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting event in Columbia on Sept.

10, marking its growth from sharing 18,000 pounds of food in 1981 to distributing 20 million pounds yearly. The organization now works with 145 partner agencies and nearly 200 schools to help local residents.

Former Boone County commissioner Fred Parry (a local preservation advocate) launched a Facebook campaign to save historic Katy Station at 402 E.

Broadway, now home to Shiloh Bar and Grill which will close in December. Over 600 locals have supported preserving the depot that once served the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad.

Columbia Neighborhood Watch celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday evening at City Hall & launched plans to expand safety training through neighborhood associations.

The group will hold its next session on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Molly Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive.

A solar-powered sound installation will transform Pickard Plaza on Sept.

22 from 5-7 p.m. on Mizzou campus; the event features 20 solar speakers by Craig Colorusso and a composition premiere (Piece for Sun Boxes and Musicians) by the Center for the Humanities Hearing Place StudioLab and Mizzou New Music Initiative.

Diesel prices reached record highs on Monday at $5.91 per gallon across Missouri (Columbia averaged $5.90), raising fuel costs for farmers who already face tight margins with rising input prices.

Today, the CPS board voted to adopt a new strategic plan (including an evaluation of elementary and secondary counseling programs) at its regular session.

MoDOT predicts no more major traffic impacts on the flyover ramp connecting northbound US 63 to westbound I-70 after significant weekend delays.

Crews finished early Sunday (aided by good weather) and will set remaining bridge beams later this week with minimal effect on traffic.

Mizzou will host the annual American Red Cross blood drive in Columbia + aiming to beat the record set in 2025.

The Health Department reported that no cyclosporiasis cases have been detected in September after 114 cases were identified in Boone County this summer.

Local experts say peptide treatments for recovery are gaining traction, though they warn consumers to ensure products are rigorously tested + obtained from trusted sources.

Physicians in Columbia stress the need for careful use as long-term safety studies remain limited.

City inspectors found mold and plumbing issues at a south Columbia rental at 3507 Longfords Mill Dr and Encompass Property Group must fix leaks, damaged drywall, and other code violations by Oct.

13—tenant complaints prompted the inspection.