City of Columbia, Mo. Government

06/18/2026

This week, we welcomed our 2026 Summer Interns to the City of Columbia for a special meet-and-greet with department managers, Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, and City Manager De'Carlon Seewood.

Representing colleges and universities from Missouri and beyond, these students are spending their summer learning about local government while bringing fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and talent to departments across the City.

Internships provide valuable hands-on experience, mentorship and professional growth, and we're excited to support the next generation of public service professionals while learning from them along the way.

06/18/2026

For those who were unable to attend last night's Providence and Blue Ridge Road roundabout meeting, a preliminary concept drawing is now available on the project page. The drawing shows the general layout of the proposed single-lane roundabout, including the center island, vehicle entry and exit points, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks and nearby roadway connections.

We encourage residents to review the concept and share their feedback. Comments submitted through the BeHeard page will be provided to City Council for consideration prior to a future public hearing and vote on the project.

View the project and submit comments at https://BeHeard.CoMo.gov/Providence-Blue-Ridge-Roundabout.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Father's Day? Or the summer solstice? Or just looking to enjoy free music this weekend? Check out the listing of local artists performing throughout Make Music Columbia this Sunday, June 21! https://makemusicday.org/columbiamo/

06/17/2026

Running a business in Columbia? This reminder is for you.

After submitting your renewal form, our team manually reviews your application and enters it into our licensing system.

Please allow up to 5 business days for review.

If additional information is needed, we'll contact you by email. If everything is complete, you'll receive an invoice with payment instructions.

There's no need to call and check on your submission during the review period. We will reach out if we need anything.

Click. Submit. Renew. We're ready for you.

Learn more:
https://www.como.gov/finance/business-licenses/business-license-renewal/

06/17/2026

🌽🥕 Supporting local farmers is at the top of Sustainability Specialist Tyler Gerstheimer’s summer sustainability goals.

This summer, Tyler plans to source as much of his food as possible from our amazing local farmers market. With a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products available from local vendors, shopping locally is a great way to support small farmers and strengthen our local economy.

Buying food closer to home also helps reduce environmental impacts associated with long-distance transportation. As an added bonus, locally grown produce is often harvested at peak ripeness, delivering exceptional flavor and freshness.

This summer, consider visiting your local farmers market and discovering the benefits of eating local. 🌱🍅

What local foods are you looking forward to enjoying this season?

06/17/2026

The City of Columbia is hiring!

City employment comes with an excellent compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, education and retirement benefits and more!

View up-to-date salaries and job descriptions at https://ow.ly/fuR850Uzmmy

06/16/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of Columbia REDI's 2026 Small Business Grant Program!

Funded by the City of Columbia, this program helps local entrepreneurs grow their businesses, create opportunities and strengthen our local economy. This year's recipients were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants and represent the innovation, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit that help make Columbia a great place to live and work.

Learn more about the grant recipients and the Small Business Grant Program: https://www.como.gov/featured/small-business-grant-recipients-2026/

06/16/2026

The City of Columbia Electric Utility will be hosting an informational event called The Grid: From Generation to Your Meter
June 25 at the ARC
Two sessions:
▶️ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
▶️ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
City staff will discuss the electric grid and how interconnectivity works within our community.
Follow the Link below to reserve a seat:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lUzwXxD5Hgxl53ANFOo92fnhGcLOdR6mybEykOZ2myo/edit?ts=6a2195e5

06/16/2026

City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

While most City offices will be closed, some services will continue as scheduled. Residential curbside trash and recycling collection will not be delayed, and emergency services will remain available.

Residents are encouraged to review holiday service impacts, including transit, recreation facilities and other City services, before making plans.

Learn more: https://www.como.gov/featured/city-offices-closed-friday-june-19-in-observance-of-juneteenth/