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ICYMI: This one dropped right before the holiday weekend — and if you missed it, it’s worth the listen.City of Columbia,...
05/27/2026

ICYMI: This one dropped right before the holiday weekend — and if you missed it, it’s worth the listen.

City of Columbia, Mo. Government City Manager De'Carlon Seewood, ICMA-CM joins COMO Vanguard to break down his State of the City address and talk priorities for the road ahead: infrastructure, utilities, housing, parks, growth, and the challenges shaping Columbia’s future.

🎧 Catch the episode now and join the conversation.

City Manager De’Carlon Seewood joins the show to discuss his State of the City address, including his vision and priorities for the City of Columbia moving forward.

What’s the plan for Columbia’s future?City of Columbia, Mo. Government City Manager De’Carlon Seewood joins COMO Vanguar...
05/22/2026

What’s the plan for Columbia’s future?

City of Columbia, Mo. Government City Manager De’Carlon Seewood joins COMO Vanguard to dive into his State of the City address and talk priorities, challenges, and what comes next - from infrastructure and utilities to housing, parks, and community growth.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

City Manager De’Carlon Seewood joins the show to discuss his State of the City address, including his vision and priorities for the City of Columbia moving forward.

Inside Columbia’s 2026 City Council retreat: 🗣️ Restructuring public comment rules⏱️ The growing demands of council serv...
05/18/2026

Inside Columbia’s 2026 City Council retreat:
🗣️ Restructuring public comment rules
⏱️ The growing demands of council service
🏛️ Meeting reform and governance issues
🏗️ Long-term housing and infrastructure priorities

COMO Vanguard was the only news outlet present for the retreat. Read the full report now

Thank you to COMO Vanguard’s paid subscribers who made the coverage of this year’s out-of-town City Council retreat possible.

Councilman Nick Foster for the Fourth returns to discuss the public safety tax delay, Council best practices and lack t...
05/06/2026

Councilman Nick Foster for the Fourth returns to discuss the public safety tax delay, Council best practices and lack thereof, and his forthcoming resignation.

Councilman Nick Foster returns to discuss the public safety tax delay, Council best practices and lack thereof, and his forthcoming resignation.

Public safety tax delayed. Binding arbitration contention. Imperial troops. Check out this week's Council Report.
05/05/2026

Public safety tax delayed. Binding arbitration contention. Imperial troops. Check out this week's Council Report.

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🚨Special Alert: Nick Foster for the Fourth to Resign🚨
04/30/2026

🚨Special Alert: Nick Foster for the Fourth to Resign🚨

Ward 4 Councilman & Mayor Pro Tem Nick Foster shared today that he will resign from his seat effective June 12, 2026.

New episode just dropped 🎙️We’re joined by Nickie Davis, Executive Director of The District, for a conversation on what’...
04/22/2026

New episode just dropped 🎙️

We’re joined by Nickie Davis, Executive Director of The District, for a conversation on what’s happening in downtown Columbia. We cover the forthcoming public safety tax, how public input processes are actually playing out, and the impact of ongoing road construction.

If you care about where Columbia is headed—or just want to understand the decisions shaping downtown—this one’s worth a listen.

Nickie Davis, Executive Director of The District, joins us to discuss her organization’s role in managing and advocating for downtown Columbia, the forthcoming public safety tax, how public input processes are playing out, and the unforgiving nature of local road construction.

New councilmember Christina Hartman for Columbia City Council 5th Ward makes her mark. How should the City handle it's p...
04/21/2026

New councilmember Christina Hartman for Columbia City Council 5th Ward makes her mark. How should the City handle it's property. Public safety tax coming soon. Dive into today's Council Report now

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Councilwoman COMO Ward 3 - Jacque Sample joins David Lile and Nick Knoth to unpack the City’s evolving stance on data c...
04/08/2026

Councilwoman COMO Ward 3 - Jacque Sample joins David Lile and Nick Knoth to unpack the City’s evolving stance on data centers, a new downtown safety partnership, and her push for campaign finance reform. Listen wherever you get your podcasts

Ward 3 Councilwoman Dr. Jacque Sample joins David Lile and Nick Knoth to unpack the City’s evolving stance on data centers, a new downtown safety partnership, and what it all means moving forward.Submit questions and support the show at ⁠www.comovanguard.com

Get the skinny on the Ward 5 Waterman v. Hartman race ahead of Tuesday's municipal election in today's Political Report
04/01/2026

Get the skinny on the Ward 5 Waterman v. Hartman race ahead of Tuesday's municipal election in today's Political Report

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