Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia Farmers Market will host a free vendor resource fair on Nov.

17 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the heated MU Health Care Pavilion (1769 W. Ash St.) at Agriculture Park, inviting nearby prospective vendors to network with staff and agencies and to potentially waive their application fee for 2027 seasons.

Jon Poses stepped down from his role as executive director at the We Always Swing Jazz Series (which is adopting a new co-directorship model) as the organization begins a leadership transition.

Toby J. Arquette officially became the 19th president of Columbia College during Oct.

16 homecoming as the school celebrated its 175th anniversary. In his inaugural remarks, he highlighted covenants—promises to keep student progress at the center of the college—that will guide future plans.

Residents of Columbia can now recycle glass containers at a new drop-off site on the University of Missouri campus (1242 Ashland Road) through a partnership with Ripple Glass, joining an existing site at the landfill complex on Peabody Road.

The U.S. 54 overpass in Kingdom City will close for the weekend of Oct.

30 to Nov. 2 for demolition, causing narrowed lanes and detours around I-70 (MoDOT advised drivers to plan extra travel time).

Columbia’s COLT Railroad will use a $16.2 million federal grant to repair tracks, upgrade safety and test battery powered rail technology along its 21.4 mile line.

City officials say the improvements will boost service and help attract new business.

Officials approved a measure to explore a nine-month administrative delay on demolition permits for historic properties and began a survey of the Benton-Stephens neighborhood — to pinpoint potential historic landmarks.

The council is also preparing a 25-year Historic Preservation Plan to guide redevelopment near former Columbia College properties downtown.

The Missouri Supreme Court disbarred Columbia attorney Matthew Alexander Perry Tuesday after he missed over 50 court appearances in two years.

The ruling cited his poor communication & case delays in matters involving minors and clients who could not afford legal help.

Ameren Missouri + CMCA are offering free weatherization assistance to qualifying homeowners and renters in central Missouri, with no-cost energy audits and upgrades to lower energy bills.

Eligible customers in Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage counties can apply now.