The District

There's a lot to talk about with Nickie Davis, executive director of the Downtown Community Improvement District! We manage to cover this weekend's annual Spring Shop Hop event, the availability of free parking in downtown garages on weekends, the district's weekly events newsletter, and the new downtown Columbia gift card program in six short minutes. April 23, 2025

After 12 years, Columbia staple Café Poland is moving to new ownership. Owner Iwona Galijska and her son Robert share what they will miss most and the plans for the restaurant.

Things move quickly in The District! Halloween is still a day away, but Nickie Davis has her sights set on the annual Holiday Shop Hop happening this Saturday in downtown Columbia. Be there as your favorite business turns on its lights for the first time this season! October 30, 2024

The dog days of summer are officially here, and so is The District's annual Dog Days Sidewalk Sale. Nickie Davis says to get ready for "deep, deep deals," even on items you might not expect to find on shelves during the summer months! July 16, 2024

Horse-drawn carriage rides, Small Business Saturday, Living Windows... The District continues to be the place to be during the holiday season! Guest: NICKIE DAVIS, executive director | Also, MAGGIE LANG and MADISON ANDERSON tell us how Services for Independent Living's equipment donation/rental process works! "All we ask is that it's...fully functional." (3:23) November 23, 2022

Downtown Columbia (a.k.a. The District) is getting into the spirit of the season starting this Saturday with the return of horse-drawn carriage rides! The Broadway Columbia general manager ARIC JARVIS has details on this fun, festive and free experience for the whole family. Also, if you're in the mood for some 'awe-inspiring' music, look no further than this weekend's Columbia Chorale 'For Here Is Rest' concert. Guest: EMILY EDGINGTON ANDREWS, conductor (4:12) November 2, 2022

The leaves are changing colors, the temperature is falling and SCOTT MINIEA is sitting on our couch - that must mean it's time once again for Medicare's open enrollment season! There's always a lot to unpack during this annual check-up, so Scott and Missouri CLAIM are here to help. Also, The District's KENNY GREENE tells us why downtown Columbia is the place to be this fall! (4:58) October 18, 2022

Some founding members of OsteoStrong - we're talking 30 years ago - are "going from osteoporosis down into the, what's called, osteopenia level" after multiple sessions. That's according to OsteoStrong Columbia owner - and today's guest - DAYNA GLANZ. Also, NICKIE DAVIS is here to tell us about two upcoming events in The District: one is called 'Party on the Roof', a joint effort with the North Village Arts District happening this weekend, and the other is 'Wellness Weekend' - get that bingo card ready and play along! (4:25) September 15, 2022

Board president TOOTIE BURNS and The District's NICKIE DAVIS tell us about the 'art walk', an exciting, ongoing project in Columbia's North Village Arts District! Also, Local Motion chief development officer ANNETTE TRIPLETT is a sustainable transportation advocate, and she practices what she preaches; in fact, she doesn't even own a car! Local Motion was recently awarded a grant from the EPA, so today's topic is all about air pollution. (4:09) August 31, 2022

Shovels ready?! The District is about to break ground on the long-awaited 'Gateway Plaza' at the corner of Broadway and Providence, and you're invited!…