🌱 Who will become Columbia’s new voice at city hall?
Columbia, Missouri Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Columbia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who will become Columbia’s new voice at city hall?
- How could Columbia’s new irrigation rules change your summer watering?
- Which Columbia restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?
Also on today's calendar: Inversion Workshop Part 2 — Sumits Hot Yoga... and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. (LISTEN): Columbia's city manager getting closer to decision on communications director position (kwos.com) — Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood says he expects to choose the city’s next communications director within the next few weeks. Three finalists with state and University of Missouri experience are in the running, and Seewood argues the new role is crucial so Columbia can better tell its own story and explain city decisions to residents. 
2. Columbia seeks input on irrigation plan to reduce water use (columbiatribune.com) — Columbia’s Water Utility is asking residents to weigh in on a proposed irrigation ordinance that aims to cut water use and protect long-term supply. Two public meetings in mid-June at City Hall and the ARC will outline details, answer questions, and gather feedback, with online comments accepted through BeHeard.CoMo.gov.
3. Columbia Dairy Queen location required to clean after inspection (columbiatribune.com) — Columbia diners may want to know that a local Dairy Queen on Business Loop 70 was ordered to address multiple cleaning issues after a recent health inspection. Several other Columbia restaurants, including CJ’s in Tiger Country, Cafe Berlin, Irene’s Barbecue, Peggy Jean’s Pies, and more, also received citations with deadlines for cleaning, repairs, or equipment fixes.
4. Art in the Park draws artists from near and far to Columbia (komu.com) — Art in the Park returns to Stephens Lake Park this weekend with more than 100 artist booths, free admission, and a strong Columbia focus. Visitors can explore environmentally themed sculptures, long-time regional vendors, and family-friendly activities on Saturday and Sunday, with full details and a festival map available through the Columbia Art League.
5. Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety accepting nominations for 2026 Highway Safety and Traffic Awards (kmzu.com) — A statewide traffic safety conference is coming to Columbia on September 10, where winners of Missouri’s 2026 Highway Safety and Traffic Awards will be recognized. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is taking nominations through July 31 for law enforcement, engineers, educators, and others who’ve made major contributions to safer roads across the state.
📸 Around Columbia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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HARDCORE COMEDY! →
The Tokyo Club, 709 Fay St #105, Columbia
9:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Inversion Workshop Part 2 — Sumits Hot Yoga... →
Sumits Hot Yoga Columbia, 505 E Nifong Blvd #103, Columbia
1:30 pm -
Baby Story Time
Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room
10:00 am -
Women's Network Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
Columbia Chamber of Commerce The Walton Building 300 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65205
12:00 pm -
Board of Education (Closed) Executive Session
Columbia 93 Aslin Administration Building
5:00 pm -
Introduction to Generative AI
Columbia Public Library - Training Center
6:00 pm -
Doggy Drill Team
Columbia Public Library - Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B
6:00 pm -
Board of Education Regular Session
Columbia 93 Aslin Administration Building
6:30 pm
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spanish and French Story Time
Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room
10:00 am -
Friends of the Columbia Public Library Lobby Book Sale
Columbia Public Library - Lobby
12:00 pm -
Chuck Briseno →
Midway Golf & Games, 5500 W Van Horn Tavern Rd, Columbia
6:30 pm -
Ryan Niemiller →
The Blue Note, 17 N 9th St, Columbia
7:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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