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Columbia College’s new president says his main priority has been listening and learning, since he started on March 1. Dr. Toby Arquette joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Arquette has started the process of working with faculty, staff, students and the board to co-create the next chapter for Columbia College, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. Columbia College has about 8,000 students between in-person and online learning. President Arquette tells listeners that higher education needs to collaborate more. He has met recently with new Stephens College president Dr. Shannon Lundeen and plans to meet in May with UM System president Dr. Mun Choi:

The Missouri House has approved an approximately $50-billion state operating budget. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is pleased with the overall budget, calling it responsible. Representative Griffith, however, voted against the higher education bill due to cuts to Jefferson City's Lincoln University. Chairman Griffith joined "Wake Up Missouri" live in-studio, telling listeners that LU is on the right path. Griffith also tells listeners that he appealed directly to House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Dirk Deaton (R-Noel) to restore the Lincoln University cuts:

Former State Rep. Lisa Thomas (R-Lake Ozark) is one of five Republicans who hope to replace term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter in Jefferson City. The heavily-Republican district includes Cole, Camden, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan counties. Former Rep. Thomas joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the race. She tells listeners that she is not a career politician and that it's important to have someone who understands health and mental health issues:

Jefferson City businessman Jake Vogel is seeking the GOP nomination for a mid-Missouri state Senate seat being vacated by term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City). The district includes Cole, Moniteau, Miller, Morgan and Camden counties. Mr. Vogel is a veteran and served as an Army Ranger. He also advocates for rural health care on the SSM board. Mr. Vogel joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

While Columbia/Boone County is seeing cranes and construction equipment across town, there is still a lot of poverty. Love Columbia says one in five Columbia residents are living in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. Housing costs are a challenge for many as well. Jane Williams, who co-founded Love Columbia 18 years ago, joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." She tells listeners that Columbia has been seeing about a 20 percent poverty rate:

A GOP congressman who represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill is hopeful Congress will approve the SAVE America Act. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Onder blasted congressional Democrats during the interview. Congressman Onder is also confident that his bill formally designating the National Churchill Museum in mid-Missouri’s Fulton as a national historic landmark will land on President Trump's desk soon:

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) says about 140 initiative petitions have been approved for circulation. Secretary Hoskins joined Stephanie Bell and Marc Ellinger live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Secretary Hoskins tells listeners that candidate filing has been uneventful, which he's pleased with. He says more than 400 candidates have filed so far. He also believes the courts will uphold what he calls the "Missouri First Map" regarding congressional redistricting:

A Cole County Republican who is one of the Missouri House’s senior members has voted against a tax cut bill championed by Governor Mike Kehoe (R). Veteran State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Rep. Veit tells listeners that he voted his conscience on the bill, saying there are too many unknowns and that there is no plan. He also worries about taxes being raised on services:

A growing company that crafts premium meat snacks has opened a 300,000 square foot production plant in mid-Missouri’s Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners’ plant is located in the former Soft Surroundings in Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners chief executive officer Matt Bormann, a Mizzou graduate, joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Bormann tells listeners that the company invested $60-million in the Mexico plant. It is the largest of the company’s eight plants:

State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) aims to become the congressman in Missouri's new fifth congressional district. He's filed in the new district and spoke about his candidacy on "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Senator Brattin tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that voters are tired of talk and want a proven fighter with a record of action. Senator Brattin tells listeners that he has an America First agenda. During the interview, he also addressed criticism he's received this week from Missouri Senate Democrats and he also spoke about tax cuts and health care:

Legislation authorizing the UM Board of Curators and MU Health Care to acquire, purchase or sell hospitals/medical facilities in 25 counties has been approved by the Missouri House Special Committee on Rural Issues and by the Missouri House Rules Committee. MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom, who supports the bill, joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

The longtime Missouri NFIB director says 33 percent of his members had jobs that they couldn't fill in February, which was up from January numbers. Missouri NFIB director Brad Jones joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners February's optimism index among his members took a little dip:

Veteran State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says his rural district is filling with solar fields. Representative Haden joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that a 4,000 acre solar field is being built near Kingdom City along with solar in Audrain County. He has concerns and says the solar industry has a lot of power and lobbyists in Jefferson City. He also addressed Grain Belt during the interview:

MU Health Care is the second-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to 2025 statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom and chief medical officer Ambulatory care Dr. Laura Morris joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”. Mr. Ransom says MU Health Care has about 8,300 employees, along with another 1,000 physicians. Ransom says in net patient service revenue was about $2.5 billion in 2025. MU Health Care supports legislation that would allow the UM Curators and MU Health Care to acquire, purchase, manage or sell hospitals/medical facilities in 25 counties. Ransom explained why that’s important during the interview. “As we look at other hospitals in that 25-county area that are struggling and interested in partnering or maybe becoming part of the health care system, more growth brings with it the risk that there would be an antitrust objection or hurdle to partnering or acq

Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has passed away at the age of 89. 939 the Eagle's Randy Tobler, Brian Hauswirth and John Marsh reflected on Coach Holtz's life on "Wake Up Missouri". Brian reminds listeners that Coach Holtz also had big success at Arkansas and he discussed the 1988 national championship season at Notre Dame, including the big October game that year with the Miami Hurricanes:

Then-President Harry Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill traveled to mid-Missouri's Fulton 80 years ago today. They headed to Westminster College in Fulton, where Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech. National Churchill Museum curator Tim Riley joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the 80th anniversary and discuss the numerous events planned in Fulton this weekend:

A Missouri state lawmaker who served two combat tours in Afghanistan praises the United States' military action in Iran, saying it was long overdue. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) retired in 2013 from the Missouri National Guard as the State Command Sergeant Major. He joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning, telling listeners that the military action has been precise:

Legislation that would allow the UM Board of Curators to acquire, manage, purchase or sell hospitals and medical facilities in 25 counties is getting skepticism from a veteran mid-Missouri lawmaker. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) is a longtime Mizzou supporter and still is. He wanted Columbia-based MU Health Care to reopen closed hospitals in Fulton, Mexico and Boonville and wonders if they are eyeing rural hospitals in Moberly, Macon and Marshall. He says the key term is non-competitive. Rep. Haden does tell listeners that he appreciates MU Health Care opening urgent cares in Mexico and Fulton. He outlined House Bill 3170:

This weekend’s edition of 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” features the 19-year-old owner of a Columbia start-up company called Great Shine Exteriors. Kellan Mugisha’s company cleans windows and gutters, provides power washing and installs Christmas lights. Mugisha joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the program. Parry praises Kellan’s work ethic and the quality of his work. Kellan Mugisha was born and raised in Rwanda and came to the United States when he was 11. He tells listeners there were better education opportunities here and that he attended the Mexico Military Academy in Audrain County. Mr. Parry notes there is a growing population in Columbia from Rwanda, in part due to the civil war there during the 1990s. Mugisha says he is grateful to own his company and doesn’t like to work for other people. He credits his father and mother for his work ethic:

Fox News reports former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify today in New York before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee about in a deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) serves on that committee and says he and committee members have numerous questions for former President Clinton. Congressman Burlison joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukosky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Congressman Burlison tells listeners that it will be a long day. The congressman also discussed health care during the live interview along with this week's State of the Union address: