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Hulshof vs. Nixon: One's a battler; the other has flash
Kenny Hulshof, the Republican nominee for governor, speaks at Busch’s florist in
Jefferson City. Below, Jay Nixon, a Democrat, addresses members of the
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in Hazelwood.
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Hulshof vs. Nixon:
One's a battler; the other has flash
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
HAZELWOOD — In the early 1990s, when they were both much younger men, Jay
Nixon and Kenny Hulshof would regularly square off on the hardwood floor of a
basketball court at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City.
[ October 26, 2008 ]
Baker vs. Luetkemeyer: Ninth District seat is a toss-up
By JASON ROSENBAUM
of the Tribune’s staff
The race between Democrat Judy Baker and Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer to succeed U.S. Rep. Kenny
Hulshof, R-Mo., in Missouri’s Ninth District is attracting big money, national personalities and curt exchanges.
[ October 19, 2008 ]
Gibbons vs. Koster: Sharp contrasts highlight the race for attorney general
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
In 2004 when Republican Michael Gibbons sought re-election to the state Senate, Greg Steinhoff held a political fundraising event for him at Steinhoff’s home in Columbia.
[ October 12, 2008 ]
Robb vs. Kelly: Candidates spar in 24th district race
By JASON ROSENBAUM
of the Tribune’s staff
For Ed Robb, high-stakes elections are becoming commonplace. The routine of it all is even apparent in his campaign pitch.
"The leaves are turning, there’s a politician at your door," Robb, a Republican state representative from Columbia, said to a potential voter in a southern Columbia subdivision.
[ October 5, 2008 ]
A couple's struggle
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune's staff
Jeff and Alice Van Dyke of Columbia barely noticed last week when turmoil wracked Wall Street, some investment banks collapsed and the government offered an $85 billion bailout for a global insurance company.
[ September 21, 2008 ]
Of
Human Bondage
By TERESA PARKER
Each year between 14,500 and 17,500 people are illegally trafficked into the
U.S. They are isolated and many are unable to communicate with those who want to
help them.
[ September 14, 2008 ]
JUSTICE
DERAILED
Despite a pardon, a man remains in prison
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune’s staff
JEFFERSON CITY - Deep inside the Jefferson City Correctional Center, in the
protective custody unit of the state maximum security prison, Michael Wayne Ford
Sr. prays for his release.
[ September 7, 2008 ]
What's in the water?
By KAT HUGHES
of the Tribune’s staff
There’s an old adage that says you shouldn’t put the outhouse near the well. A group of concerned residents cited this logic nearly two decades ago when the city of Columbia undertook a $21 million project to build sewage treatment wetlands near the city’s drinking water wells in
McBaine, about 11.5 miles southwest of downtown Columbia near the Missouri River.
[ August 27, 2008 ]
'I was fast'
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
Where will the sprinting stars of the 2008 Olympics find themselves a few decades from now? After the financial glow of the sponsorships and endorsements has faded, what effect will the track and field athletes have on our culture?
[ August 17, 2008 ]
Faculty
complaints
By ABRAHAM MAHSHIE of the Tribune’s staff
Greg Horstmeier claimed he lost his job as the result of a university rule
violation, because he suffered in a hostile work environment, and that he faced
retaliation after approaching supervisors to mediate the problem. After an
investigation, the faculty grievance panel ruled in Horstmeier’s favor. But
Chancellor Brady Deaton, who has veto power, overruled the panel.
[ August 10, 2008 ]
Picking for the Parties
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
After months of hearing from candidates, voters will decide on Tuesday.
[ August 3, 2008 ]
Ms. Outside vs. Mr. Inside
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
Often in agreement, Steelman and Hulshof play opposing roles in the GOP primary.
[ July 27, 2008 ]
Democratic decision
By JASON ROSENBAUM of the Tribune’s staff
Primary elections are often about distinctions. Few races in Missouri feature
candidates with such unique attributes as the Democratic primary for the U.S.
Ninth District congressional seat.
[ July 20, 2008 ]
Counselors contest
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune’s staff
It has been so long since there has been a real race for Missouri attorney
general, you might have forgotten it’s an elective state office.
[ July 13, 2008 ]
Republican Scramble
By JASON ROSENBAUM of the Tribune’s staff
With U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof’s imminent departure from Congress, Missouri’s
Ninth Congressional District is suddenly in the crosshairs of a resurgent
Democratic Party itching to increase a congressional majority.
[ July 6, 2008 ]
A 19-year incumbent faces his first competition
By SARA SEMELKA
of the Tribune’s staff
Assessing property values and refereeing basketball at first might not seem similar, but Tom Schauwecker has decades of experience in both vocations and believes there are several parallels.
[ June 29, 2008 ]
Ashland alderwoman offers county a choice
By SARA SEMELKA
of the Tribune’s staff
Like many people across the country, Barb Bishop was horrified as she watched the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina three years ago unfold on television. The event prompted thousands of people to donate money and volunteer, and it became the catalyst to jolt Bishop into local governance.
[ June 29, 2008 ]
Beneath
peaceful waters
By KATHY LOVE Special to the Tribune
VAN BUREN — When Reed Detring takes over today as superintendent of Ozark
National Scenic Riverways, he will inherit a boatload of challenges that have
confronted the national park throughout its 46-year history.
[ June 22, 2008 ]
Bond &
bacon
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune’s staff
When Don Nissanka sought help in Washington, D.C., to reach the people who could
help him land a government contract, he secured the services of Brent Franzel, a
lobbyist with ties to U.S. Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri.
[ June 8, 2008 ]
Invisible illness
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
Steven Galbreath, 49, is a thoughtful, well-built man with a hearty laugh. He
has rings of black hair and wears a gold earring, giving him a youthful
appearance. But last week as he sunk down in a chair at the Columbia Public
Library and took a sip of coffee, he said he felt like someone much older.
[ June 1, 2008 ]
Promoting preschools
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Providing children with quality preschool has the power to eliminate academic
achievement gaps, lower crime rates, decrease dependence on social services and
boost employment opportunities later in life, two decades of research has shown.
[ May 25, 2008 ]
Trails
on trial
By KAT HUGHES of the Tribune’s staff
GetAbout Columbia runs into some “not in my backyard” opposition.
[ May 18, 2008 ]
Bridge for sale?
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
BOONVILLE - One day last month, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill huddled in her Washington, D.C., office with Jim Young, CEO of Union Pacific Railroad.
[ May 11, 2008 ]
Sprouts of optimism
By WAYNE ANDERSON
NEW ORLEANS — In March, I returned to New Orleans to lead workshops on trauma
psychology for teachers, social workers, school counselors and physicians. For
the first time in all of my visits, I detected a mood of cautious optimism.
[ May 4, 2008 ]
Preying
on generosity
By DEREK KRAVITZ
of the Tribune’s staff
For a con man, a good scam is all about the
stories, the tall tales that hook people. Columbia police say Alan Farha II was a professional - a smooth-talking con artist who duped people, collecting money and exploiting the kindness of others.
[ April 27, 2008 ]
The
Americanization of an Afghan family
By ABRAHAM MAHSHIE
of the Tribune’s staff
FULTON — As raindrops streaked down the window panes at the home where they
were staying, and with “maktab,” or school, on spring break, Lima and Bahir
quietly watched “cartoonies” while their parents prayed upstairs.
[ April 20, 2008 ]
Back to Iraq
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune's staff
It was late Friday night at the Elks Lodge off Route WW. American flags hung above the tables in the banquet hall, country music blared from the sound system and the click-clack of pool balls echoed like fireworks.
[ April 13, 2008 ]
Civic duty
By the Tribune’s staff
April elections typically have low voter turnout, but Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren
says they have a much deeper impact on the day-to-day lives of citizens than
state and federal elections that draw thousands more people to the polls.
[ April 6, 2008 ]
More money for schools?
By JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
Allan Rodgers has been a long-time supporter of Columbia Public Schools. Both of his children graduated from Hickman High School, where he served as president of the music boosters club. He’s supported district tax increases in the past, too.
[ March 30, 2008 ]
Firing up the Board
By JOE MEYER
of the Tribune’s staff
Two years ago, a ballot issue proposal added two seats to the three-member board for the Boone County Fire Protection District. On April 8, voters choose the board’s two new members.
[ March 23, 2008 ]
Proposition 1 would OK city’s upgrade of sewers
By KAT HUGHES
of the Tribune’s staff
The proposal before voters April 8 regarding improvements to the city of Columbia’s sewers is not a question of whether the city should make
[ March 16, 2008 ]
County district needs to disinfect effluent discharges near streams
By SARA SEMELKA
of the Tribune’s staff
A date that looms large in the minds of board members and managers of the Boone County Regional Sewer District is Dec. 31, 2013 - the deadline for all wastewater treatment plants to be in compliance with recently updated regulations that classify certain streams and rivers as suitable for swimming.
[ March 16, 2008 ]
Just a scratch
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune’s staff
A woman searches for justice after her vehicle is vandalized.
[ March 9, 2008 ]
Housing and profits
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
With the help of taxpayers,
Columbia developer Jeff Smith
has built an empire of
affordable-housing projects.
[ March 2, 2008 ]
The new boss
By ABRAHAM MAHSHIE
of the Tribune’s staff
Gary Forsee says his UM leadership will show there is no bigger advocate for what the system needs
[ Feb. 17, 2008 ]
Bridging the Gap
By JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
School officials try to improve academic performance of poor black students.
[ Feb. 10, 2008 ]
A Political Scramble
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
Missouri Republicans felt the earth move when Gov. Matt Blunt said he would not seek re-election.
[ Jan. 27, 2008 ]
Telling War Stories
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
Vietnam War reporters worked in safer conditions and had
more access than journalists covering the Iraq conflict.
[ Jan. 20, 2008 ]
An office in turmoil
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune’s staff
FAYETTE - On Jan. 2, Howard County Clerk Mark Hill drove the 60 miles from
Fayette to Jefferson City to hand deliver a letter to the office of Secretary of
State Robin Carnahan.
[ Jan. 13, 2008 ]
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