The Morning Meeting

<p>Join Simon Rose for a lively discussion about topics impacting Columbia, Missouri.  Every weekday, Simon talks with Columbia's decision makers, and takes your phone calls.  Listen live weekdays from 9am - 11am on Newstalk 98.9 FM and 1400 AM KFRU.</p>

Mizzou Associate Athletic Director, Dave Matter

The Mizzou athletics department have announced a new protocol for entrance to the stadium for Saturday's KU game.  Find out about those changes on this MM as Simon talks to Associate AD, Dave Matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-05
13:19

Sporting Columbia Rec Soccer Director, Dave Golan

155 teams are competing in Sporting Columbia's rec soccer program this season. 155!  The season starts tomorrow and SC Columbia's rec soccer director, Dave Golan, joins us once again to preview the fall season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-05
13:14

Boone County Sheriff's Department Captain, Brian Leer

Captain Brian Leer is back with an update from the Boone County Sheriff's Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-04
14:18

Conservation Agents Adam Doerhoff and Brandon Cotter

Poison Ivy and other natural hazards that conservation agents have to deal with on a regular basis, just one of the things covered with Adam and Brandon on their latest visit to the Morning Meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-04
23:38

Don Waterman, Columbia's 5th Ward Councilman

People taking advantage of free parking at the airport, electric rates and bus fares (or the lack thereof!)  All on this MM with Councilman Don Waterman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-03
21:02

State Senator Stephen Webber

Is mid-term redistricting and restricting the initiative petition process a "Missouri Value" as the Governor has claimed?  State Senator Stephen Webber doesn't think so.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-02
13:33

Simon remembers KOMU Sports Director Ben Arnet

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08-29
13:20

Nick Chabarria Media Affairs Specialist with AAA

What is the travel outlook for the Labor Day holiday?  Nick Chabarria with AAA is back to tell us what to expect over the coming weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-29
13:19

Nate Gatter Westwood One College football Play by Play announcer

KU kicked off their football season in their new stadium last week.  Nate Gatter was there to call the game for Westwood One and he has a warning for Mizzou fans before the Border War resumes on the football field.  Nate will also call the SEC Championship game which will air on KFRU in early December.  On this MM he talks about the state of college football in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-26
16:24

Adam Morrison, Tournament Director of the Amateur Disc Golf World Championship

Columbia and Jeff City are at the center of the Disc Golf Universe this week and this weekend with the Amateur World Championships being held in Mid-Missouri.  Adam Morrison is the tournament director, and he explains how important this championship is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-22
13:18

Stacy Elsbury with CACC, Rachel Saxton graduate of CACC and John Richeson GM of CCMO

The newly re-constructed Columbia Area Career Center is open and on this MM we visit with Stacy Elsbury, the Business and Industry Engagement coordinator, Rachel Saxton who graduated from the Culinary Arts program and is now the Executive Chef at CCMO and John Richeson the GM of CCMO as they explain the link between them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-22
18:19

Garrett Rucinski Director of Engagement, City of Refuge

Fair to say that City of Refuge in Columbia has been facing some significant headwinds since January.  That is why it was nice to get some good news from City of Refuge Director of Engagement, Garrett Rucinski on this MM with Simon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-21
13:18

Boone County Presiding Commissioner, Kip Kendrick

The property tax extension proposal passed handily at the polls at the beginning of the month.  Kip Kendrick is back on this MM to talk about the adjustments already being made by the county to accommodate the will of the voters.  Also, the fair, the airport and the upcoming REDI fest on this MM with Simon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-20
22:43

Columbia 6th Ward Councilperson Betsy Peters

Water rates are being adjusted to reflect more fairly consumer's usage.  Betsy Peters has an update from the latest city council meeting.  Also covered on this MM Air BnB rules, a nice check donation and swearing in a new council member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-19
22:37

David Tyson Smith 46th District Missouri House of Representatives

Is redistricting coming to Missouri?  Is it even legal?  What will the Governor do?  David Tyson Smith has some typically direct thoughts on this MM with Simon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-15
19:10

MUPD Chief Brian Weimer

Students are drifting back to campus ahead of the new school year and the first football game is just a couple of weeks away.  MUPD Chief Brian Weimer updates Simon on his department's preparations on this MM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-14
13:17

CEO of Columbia's Housing Authority, Randy Cole

Finally the Park project is about to begin with the demolition of 70 units.  Randy Cole is back and is excited about the project finally getting started.  On this MM with Simon he fills us in on the logistics and the timeline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-13
13:33

CPD Assistant Police Chief Lance Bolinger

CPD Assistant Chief Lance Bolinger is back to talk about a serious incident at Stephens Lake Park, the passing of a valued police dog and how his vegetables did at the State Fair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-13
22:21

Mizzou Women's Head Soccer Coach, Stefanie Golan

The splendidly nick-named Jackrabbits of South Dakota State roll into Taylor Stadium on Thursday for the MU Women's soccer team's first game, but before that the Fan Fest on Tuesday evening.  Tiger's head coach Stefanie Golan has all of the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-11
13:17

Angie Hays and Amy Calhoun with the Spay Neuter Project

They provide a great service for the cats and dogs of central Missouri.  "They" being the Spay Neuter Project.   Angie Hays the Executive Director and Amy Calhoun who is the co-chair of their big annual fundraiser, the Spay-Ghetti Dinner join Simon with the details on this MM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-08
15:01

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