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Sep 9, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Stephi Smith

    Venue owner urges higher rental prices for JC River Market | Jefferson City News-Tribune (opens the original)

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    A local event venue owner is asking the city to raise rental prices at the new JC River Market, arguing that the publicly operated facility could otherwise unfairly compete with private businesses. John Ruth, a local resident and owner of Berry Barn Farms, told the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday that the river market should charge higher prices for private rentals to avoid undercutting privately owned event venues. The city's Parks Department manages the JC River Marke

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Stephi Smith

    Jefferson City housing strategy calls for zoning overhaul, more housing options | Jefferson City News-Tribune (opens the original)

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    Jefferson City should consider loosening its zoning code and other development regulations to boost the local housing stock, according to a new housing strategy. The Jefferson City Council accepted the strategy Tuesday. Jeff Lubbell, CEO of Housing Innovations Group, said the strategy is intended to provide a specific roadmap for city government. The council approved a $90,000 contract with Housing Innovations Group in October to develop the strategy for Jefferson City. Dave Helmick, director of

  3. Article · Sep 6, 2026 · Stephi Smith

    Housing strategy urges more development in downtown Jefferson City | Jefferson City News-Tribune (opens the original)

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    A new housing strategy recommends changes to Jefferson City's zoning code and other policies to encourage residential development, particularly downtown. The Jefferson City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to adopt the strategy as a guide for the city's housing policies. Council meetings are typically held Mondays, but City Hall will be closed Monday for Labor Day. In October, the council approved a $90,000 contract with Housing Innovations Group to develop a housing strategy with policy rec

  4. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Stephi Smith

    JC River Market opens at former Missouri State Penitentiary site | Jefferson City News-Tribune (opens the original)

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    What started as a "desperation project" became Jefferson City's newest riverfront park, according to City Administrator Brian Crane. City leaders opened the JC River Market, located at 160 N. Chestnut St. within the former Missouri State Penitentiary site, on Thursday afternoon. The river market includes an open-air pavilion, restrooms, food truck hookups and a large "JCMO" sign with the outline of Missouri in the "O." The site also features native plantings through the Missouri Department of Co

  5. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Stephi Smith

    Jefferson City triples funding for employee child care program | Jefferson City News-Tribune (opens the original)

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    Jefferson City's municipal government is tripling its funding for a child care initiative. Last year, the Jefferson City budget set aside $10,000 for a new employee child care program called "Child Care Works." This year, the mayor and city administrator are proposing to increase the city's Child Care Works funding to $30,000. Mayor Ron Fitzwater said the initial $10,000 was to show the city's support for the new state program, but it would have only covered one employee's child care costs. "We

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