Columbia Today: Oct. 8, 2009
Today's News
A flash flood warning has been issued in Boone County today as many roads were closed due to heavy rain. Read more [here] (http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/10/08/weather-update-roads-closed-flash-flood-warning-still-effect/).
Highway I-70 work construction is put on hold from noon today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow due to increased football traffic. Read more [here] (http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/10/08/update-i-70-work-halt-football-traffic/).
Football seating this year was originally reduced to 14 inches, but now has been increased to 15.4 inches, due to a lack of ticket sales. Read more [here] (http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/10/08/student-seating-myth-busted/).
Nominations are now being accepted for the Columbia Values Diversity Awards, an award that recognizes commitment to nonviolence and racial equality. The nomination deadline is Nov. 27. Read more [here] (http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/10/07/nominations-being-accepted-13th-annual-columbia-values-diversity-awards/).
What's Happening
Mizzou vs. Nebraska game tonight at 8 p.m.
Rhynsburger Theatre presents "The Grass Harp" tonight at 8 p.m.
Artrageous Weekend this Friday and Sunday in downtown Columbia. For more details visit [artrageousfridays.com] (artrageousfridays.com).