City of Columbia, Missouri

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?? Congratulations to the First Graduating Class of the Columbia Police Training Academy! ?? On March 14, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 14 recruits from the Columbia Police Training Academy - our very first class! These new officers have completed more than 730 hours of rigorous training, surpassing Missouri’s state requirements by over 130 hours. ??♂??? This achievement marks a significant milestone in our department’s history. For the first time, the Columbia Police Training Academy—a collaboration with Lincoln University—is preparing recruits to serve and protect our community. The recruits will now begin their 16-week field training with experienced officers, gaining hands-on experience and continuing their journey to become officers who embody the values of the Columbia Police Department. ??♀??? Let's show a round of applause and welcome our newest Columbia MO Police Department members Logan Arellanes, Chad Drinnon, Donald Eveler, Jerry Figgins, Nathan Harrell, Benjamin Ludwig, Dakota Melson, Adam Nelson, Lane Pierce, Matthew Reilly, Tyler Richerson, Natavion Thomas and Garrett Tramel. Aron Carpenter joined as an airport safety officer and will work at the Columbia Regional Airport. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and look forward to seeing them serve our community with excellence. Full write up can be found here - https://lnkd.in/gGuGR6Kn #CPDGraduation #FutureOfPolicing #ColumbiaPD #PoliceAcademy #CommunityFirst #PublicSafety #NewBeginnings

?? Upcoming Parks and Recreation Events! ?? Spring is here, and so are exciting events hosted by Columbia Parks and Recreation! Get outside, have fun, and make the most of our beautiful parks with these upcoming activities: ?? April 9 - Park Pop Up and Play Day @ Again Street Park, 4:30-6 p.m. A FREE, fun-filled afternoon of games, sports, and play for the whole family! Don't miss out on the chance to be active and enjoy the outdoors. ?? ?? April 12 - Kite Flying Day @ Douglass Park, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & Again Street Park, 2-3:30 p.m. Let’s take to the skies! Bring your kites and join us for a breezy day of flying high at two different park locations. ???? This event is FREE! ?? April 19 - Egg Hunt EGGstravaganza @ Douglass Park, Noon-1:15 p.m. & Indian Hills Park, 3-4:15 p.m. Hop on over for our annual egg hunt! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of egg hunting with a twist. Plenty of prizes and excitement await! ???? FREE to attend. ??♀? April 26 - Columbia Youth Intro Track and Field @ Hickman High School Track, 9 a.m. Check-In A great opportunity for young athletes to try out track and field! A fun way to get started with running, jumping, and throwing. $10 entry fee. For more info or to register, visit the Parks and Recreation page or give us a call at 573-874-7460! You can also follow us on Facebook for updates. Let’s get outside and enjoy these amazing events! ???? #ColumbiaMO #ParksAndRec #SpringEvents #FamilyFun #OutdoorActivities #CommunityEvents #GetActive

? Last Chance to Apply! ? ?? Today is the FINAL day to apply for the Love Your Block Mini-Grant Program! Don’t miss out on your chance to receive up to $2,500 for your community project in central or northeast Columbia. Whether it's a garden, tree planting, home repairs, or public art—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. ?? Deadline: TODAY! ? Don’t wait—apply now! ?? Apply & learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gHBKjb9u Let’s #LoveYourBlock and create vibrant, thriving neighborhoods! ???? #MiniGrants #ColumbiaMO #NeighborhoodPride #CommunitySupport #WeAreCoMo #FinalDay

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants of the Columbia Community Summit last weekend. Your insights, feedback, and engagement contributed significantly to the success of the event. This summit focused on collaboratively shaping the future of Columbia, and your input will play a crucial role in influencing the City's budget and forthcoming initiatives. We look forward to further collaboration to strengthen and connect our community. Please stay tuned for additional opportunities to participate. #CommunitySummit #ColumbiaFuture #PublicEngagement #ThankYouColumbia #ShapingTheFuture #WeAreCoMo

???? The single-day Cleanup Columbia event is back! ?? Let’s unite to “Love Where You Live” and make our city sparkle on Saturday, April 12! ?? Join us for a fun city-wide litter pick-up as we work together to clean up our streets, trails, streams, and parks. Whether you’re coming as an individual, family, business, or part of an organization, we’d be thrilled to have you join us! ?? We’ll provide gloves, bags, and safety gear. ?? Afterward, don’t miss the chance to enjoy a post-cleanup lunch at City Hall at noon! Can’t join us on April 12? No problem! You can pick another date that works best for you this month. Let’s show Columbia some love! ?? Get signed up right here - https://ow.ly/YU7x50UToWy #CleanupColumbia #LoveWhereYouLive #CommunityCleanup

?? New Leadership in Columbia's Efforts to Combat Violence ?? The City of Columbia is taking a monumental step in the fight against community violence by appointing D’Markus Thomas-Brown as the first-ever Administrator of the Office of Violence Prevention. With his wealth of experience and strong ties to the community, D’Markus is ready to lead this groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing violence and fostering safer neighborhoods. His deep commitment to tackling root causes like education, financial stability, and health will drive transformative change in Columbia. We’re excited for the future and confident that this new leadership will help build a stronger, safer community for all! ???? Read the full write up right here - https://lnkd.in/dWFrgczE #Columbia #ViolencePrevention #CommunityLeadership #SaferColumbia #TogetherWeRise #WeAreCoMo

On this Transit Driver Appreciation Day, we recognize the dedicated drivers who ensure the smooth operation of transportation in Columbia, regardless of weather conditions or traffic challenges. Today, we highlight Krista, one of our exemplary Paratransit drivers, who shares her commitment to serving the community. "I love feeling like I'm helping the disadvantaged community," she expresses, recounting a touching moment with a passenger who gifted her flowers for her new home. We acknowledge the efforts of all our drivers, including Steve, Melvin, and Lacondance, who contribute to the excellence of our transit system. Please take a moment to express your gratitude to our Go COMO drivers. Your appreciation is invaluable. #TransitDriverAppreciation #GoCOMO #ThankYouDrivers #ColumbiaMO

?? March Volunteer of the Month – Ronnie ?? Meet Ronnie, our March Featured Volunteer! ?? A dedicated litter picker-upper, Ronnie has been making a big impact on keeping Columbia clean, one trash bag at a time. From his days picking up trash in Raleigh, North Carolina, to his ongoing efforts here in Columbia, Ronnie exemplifies leadership and community pride. ???? When he’s not working on his PhD or mentoring young soldiers, Ronnie takes time out of his busy schedule to volunteer, recently completing 16 solo trash pickups since May 2024! ???? Ronnie's message to fellow volunteers: "If you’ve thought about it, you should already be doing it. Volunteering is about the collective ‘we’—it’s how we make a difference together." ???? Thank you, Ronnie, for your commitment to a cleaner, brighter Columbia! ?? Interested in volunteering? Follow this link for more information on upcoming opportunities - https://lnkd.in/gmyAMqwp #VolunteerOfTheMonth #CommunityHero #ColumbiaMO #LitterPickup #MakeADifference #Volunteer #CleanColumbia #Inspiration

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the over 300 residents who participated in our inaugural Community Summit at City Hall. Your dedication to shaping the future of Columbia is invaluable. The event featured interactive booths and opportunities for one-on-one discussions with City officials, and your insights and feedback were instrumental in making this gathering a success. We are currently compiling a comprehensive recap and report of the valuable input received. Please stay tuned for this update, as we look forward to sharing it with you. Let us continue to foster this momentum together. #CommunitySummit #ColumbiaTogether #CityofColumbia #ResidentEngagement #WeAreComo #ShapeOurFuture