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The NFIB Missouri director says small business owners across the Show-Me State continue to demonstrate perseverance despite ongoing economic headwinds. NFIB Missouri's Brad Jones discussed the NFIB small business optimism index on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Columbia-based Shelter Insurance is the eighth largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to the latest numbers from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Shelter has 1,115 employees in Columbia/Boone County, according to REDI numbers. Shelter Insurance president Rockne Corbin joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Corbin tells listeners that Shelter will do about $3.5 billion in business in 2026, mainly in autos and homes. He says Shelter writes in 20 states, which includes 14 states where they operate under the Shelter brand. Mr. Corbin grew up in Jefferson City and graduated from JC in 1982 before earning a business degree from what was then called Central Missouri State in Warrensburg. He started his career with Shelter as a claims adjuster and spent a lot of time climbing roofs. Mr. Corbin has been with Shelter for 35 years:

A state senator who has been serving as the Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee chair has been elected as the new Missouri Senate President Pro Tem. State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard) was elected by Senate Republicans Thursday in Jefferson City. Senator Bean has been serving as Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee chair: he represents the Bootheel, which is one of the biggest areas of agriculture in Missouri. Missouri’s 2027 legislative session begins Wednesday January 6. Senator Bean joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on "Wake Up Missouri", saying Tuesday was a terrible night for Republicans. Republicans lost 16 Missouri House seats and two Missouri Senate seats on Tuesday. Senator Bean says Senate Republicans will hit the ground running in January and says one priority will be personal property tax reform. He also warns Missouri is facing a budget crisis:

An east-central Missouri congressman who represents south Columbia as well as Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton on Capitol Hill was re-elected to a second term this week. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) serves on the House Judiciary and Education committees. Congressman Onder beat St. Peters Democrat Bethany Mann by a vote of 149,239 to 125,271. Mann campaigned on strong public schools, affordable health care and clean water. Congressman Onder joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live and thanks voters for re-electing him. He also reacted to the Democrats taking control of both chambers in January, saying Republicans received a "butt-kicking" on Tuesday:

Missourians are casting ballots today on five statewide issues: four proposed constitutional amendments (3, 6, 7 and 8) and Proposition A, which involves Missouri’s congressional districts. Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller was live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that about 12 percent of voters cast ballots in early voting:

Voters in Columbia and throughout Boone County will cast ballots Tuesday on Proposition L, which calls for adding three-eighths-of a cent to the county’s current one-eighth cent law enforcement sales tax to fund a new county jail. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey notes the word “jail” is not in L’s ballot language, saying there is specific language that must be used. Sheriff Carey joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", telling listeners that Boone County has already spent more than $2.1 million this year housing inmates out-of-county. That does not include overtime for transportation. There are critics of Proposition L who say the new jail should have been a bigger priority that the regional law enforcement training center:

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is urging voters to support Amendment Three and to oppose 6 in November. Governor Kehoe joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) faces Democrat Bethany Mann as he seeks a third term in Congress. Congressman Onder represents part of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill. He spoke live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and is urging listeners to support Amendment Three, the abortion issue:

Former Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey is urging voters to approve Amendment Three and to reject Amendment Six at the polls next week. Mr. Bailey was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says out-of-state groups with dark money are trying to buy the Constitution:

Missourians head to the polls in November to cast ballots on Amendment 8, which would preserve the right of residents to elect a county sheriff and would prohibit removal of a sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto. Veteran Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler supports Amendment 8 and joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

The Columbia Board of Realtors says the median home price in Boone County in September 2026 increased 12 percent to $370,000. The group says September sales were down 12 percent. Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Toohey tells listeners that we are in the beginning of a shift down. Mr. Toohey grew up in St. Louis and Atlanta and earned his bachelor degree from Fulton's Westminster College and his MBA from Fulton's William Woods. Mr. Toohey has served as chief executive officer of the Columbia Board of Realtors for 14 years. Mr. Parry and Mr. Toohey also discussed the definition of affordable housing:

Missouri voters are casting ballots in November on several proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment 7. State Sen. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles County) sponsors 7. His proposed constitutional amendment would amend Missouri's Constitution to establish a permanent endowment fund to support state government, rather than taxing Missouri residents. While some critics worry about the impact on services, Senator Schnelting tells listeners that Missouri could be a model for this. Amendment 7 would create what he calls the Show-Me Prosperity Fund:

The founder of shooting, hunting, outdoor and fishing internet retailer Midway USA was Saturday's guest on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Midway USA founder Larry Potterfield joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning. Midway USA has built its massive headquarters and distribution center near Rocheport. Mr. Potterfield also discussed Midway USA’s upcoming 50th anniversary and the company’s impact on our local community. Midway USA has earned the Malcolm Baldrige award three times. Mr. Potterfield tells listeners that they key is always working to improve on what you're doing. Midway USA is one of the largest employers in Columbia/Boone County, with 350 employees. Mr. Potterfield grew up on a farm in northeast Missouri's Marion County, attended Hannibal-Lagrange and earned a degree in accounting from Mizzou:

Eliah Drinkwitz’s #13 Missouri Tigers will face Trinidad Chambliss and #9 Ole Miss Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway in Oxford. The Tigers are 5-1 and 2-1 in the Southeastern Conference. Saturday’s game kicks off at 2:30 at Hollingsworth field. Former Ole Miss star Harry Harrison is the analyst on the Ole Miss Radio Network from Learfield: Harry joined 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth on the "Eagle Eye Drive at 5" to preview the big game. Mr. Harrison describes it as "another Saturday afternoon in the SEC":

We learned more details about downtown Columbia crime today on 939 the Eagle's "Sunday Morning with Ken and Brian." Columbia police chief Jill Schlude joined hosts Ken Rice and Peter Thiele live in-studio. Columbia's city council heard a 22-page presentation this week about downtown Columbia crime trends. The report says crime in downtown Columbia has increased 48 percent in the past year. Chief Schlude addressed that, CPD's current 17 vacancies, the help CPD will get from August's Proposition One, scanner traffic and the Reign bar during the interview: