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Eighth-grader Jasmine Jordon chooses some grapes from the salad bar Thursday at West Junior High School. A federal grant has helped Columbia Public Schools enhance the offerings on school salad bars.   Read the Article

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Developer reprimanded for dirt in Grindstone tributary
By MATTHEW LeBLANC of the Tribune’s staff
Already under fire from a local environmental group, developers clearing land in east Columbia have been told by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop work near a tributary of Grindstone Creek.

Local dog enthusiasts unfazed by Greenies lawsuit
By GREG MILLER of the Tribune’s staff
Despite a $5 million lawsuit against the nation’s No. 1 dog treat, Bourn Feed & Supply owner Joel Haley said he still has trouble keeping Greenies in stock.

Talent critical of Democrats on leadership
By GREG MILLER of the Tribune’s staff
For Richard and Rita Hicks, the Lincoln Day Dinner held last night by Boone County Republicans seemed more like a night on the town than a stop along Richard Hicks’ campaign for a judgeship.

Loan agency renews plan after hearing
By TERRY GANEY of the Tribune’s staff
LAKE OZARK - The governing board for the state’s student loan agency voted yesterday to sell off billions of dollars in student loans to raise funds for projects sought by Gov. Matt Blunt, though public testimony questioned the plan’s legality.

Salad days brighten menu
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
At West Junior High School on Thursday, eighth-grader Alec Vigil piled his tray with spring lettuce, a mix of spinach, radishes and red and green peppers.

Police seize crack in arrest of suspect
A 32-year-old Columbia man remained in the Boone County Jail last night after he was arrested Thursday on suspicion of first-degree drug trafficking and resisting arrest.

Local man organizes forest sale opposition
A local man is organizing a meeting in Ashland for people opposed to the sale of national forest land.