The Capital City Insider

Update - United States Federal Courthouse

Back in June was the last time I posted a photo of the Federal Courthouse being built, so today I stopped by to take a new photo. As you can see a lot of progress has been made in two months. You can follow this being built by following this link to the Courthouse webcam.

Mike Kehoe announces his plan to run for State Senate

Mike Kehoe announced last night his plan to run for State Senate.  His platform will be on Leadership, Values, and Common Sense. Lear more about Mike Kehoe and his goals at his website.

Issue Twenty Five - out NOW!

Issue Twenty Five of the Capital City Insider is now online. This issue features members of the group Smoke Free Jefferson City. Give this podcast a listen to see what you think of their movement.  You can click here to listen online.

Neil Smith - Jefferson City Visit

Former Kansas City Chief Neil Smith was in Jefferson City today signing autographs at the new 10th location for Central Bank inside the new Wal-Mart in Jefferson City.

One of the top defensive linemen of his era, Smith made the Pro Bowl 6 times during his career (1991 to 1995 and 1997), and led the NFL with 15 sacks in the 1993 season. With the Broncos, Smith won 2 NFL championship rings for Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII. In the1998 Divisional Playoffs against the Miami Dolphins, Smith cemented the 38-3 Broncos victory with a 79-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and in Super Bowl XXXII, he recorded a key fumble recovery that set up a Broncos field goal.

On October 22, 2006, Smith was inducted to the Chiefs' Hall of Fame. Smith's number 90 was retired by the Kansas City Brigade during the 2006 season

Neil Smith was brought in by Central Bank, who is the official bank of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jefferson City - Smoke Free?

I am not a cigarette smoker anymore, but I smoked for years longer than I wanted and longer than I should have. Now there is a push for Jefferson City to become smoke free. A group has formed, and now has launched a web page. Smoke Free JC. The group has a simple mission to promote a smokefree environment in all public buildings including restaurants and bars to protect individuals from exposure to secondhand smoke and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco use in the Jefferson City community.

Learn more about this effort online here.

YMCA west - Fitness Center

Ground has been broken, and the walls are starting to go up for the new YMCA west fitness center. This new location for the YMCA on the west side is hoped to be completed in early 2010.  The new location is on Amazonas Drive in Jefferson City.

Jefferson City Construction

If you have some time, drive around Jefferson City and you will notice several building projects in the works from the new jail, the new YMCA west location, and the new Federal Court House. This is a great sign of how our fantastic city is growing.

The photo is of the Federal Court House. Click here to see more photos.

Issue Twenty Two - out NOW!

Issue Twenty Two of the Capital City Insider is now online. This issue features an interview with the Mayor of Jefferson City, John Landwehr. See how John became the Mayor, what a day in the life of John is like, and his vision for Jefferson City and the future. Visit the Mayor's blog online here.