Former Mizzou quarterback Alex Demczak is a best-selling author and motivational speaker. He’s co-authored a new book called “The Sale” with Jon Gordon that highlights the importance of trust and integrity, as well as positive leadership. Mr. Demczak joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”, telling listeners that character is especially …
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Columbia officials expect 3,000 to 3,500 people downtown for Shakespeare’s Pizza’s 50th anniversary bash
Pizza lovers enjoy a Shakespeare’s Pizza on the front patio in downtown Columbia on April 29, 2023 (file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Downtown Columbia’s Shakespeare’s Pizza was once voted as America’ best college hangout by ABC’s “Good Morning America”, and it’s been a favorite pizza spot for legendary college football broadcaster Brent Musberger and numerous college football …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri GOP congressman warns a federal government shutdown will cost billions of dollars
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) speaks to an audience on January 24, 2022 (file photo courtesy of Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Facebook page) Leaders of the U.S. House in Washington have canceled votes for this week, without a spending deal in place. Fox News reports the 435 House members likely won’t return to Washington until Tuesday at the earliest due to …
Read More »Fall reopening planned for downtown Columbia arcade bar
Downtown Columbia’s popular Silverball is located on South Ninth Street (September 2023 photo courtesy of “Inside Columbia” magazine reporter Zola Heck) Downtown Columbia’s popular Silverball will reopen in October. Our Zimmer publication “Inside Columbia” magazine quotes owner Nic Parks as saying the revamped version of Silverball will have more games than they’ve ever had with a variety of old-school and …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and MoDOT director McKenna to address transportation conference in Columbia
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announces historic state funding for railroad safety crossings in Missouri during an August press conference in Jefferson City (August 3, 2023 file photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page) Several hundred transportation professionals and industry stakeholders will hear directly from Missouri’s governor this morning in Columbia about the future of transportation. The Missouri Chamber of …
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