Tour Missouri State University’s Campus Rec Facilities

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2 years ago

August 20, 2024

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Tour Missouri State University’s Campus Rec Facilities

In the above, take a tour of Campus Recreation at Missouri State University.

Facts About Missouri State Campus Recreation:

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Construction and Design:

Built in 2012.
First LEED-certified facility on campus.
Central location to “connect” the campus.

Facilities:

Indoor track — 6.5 laps equals one mile.
Multi-activity court.
Studios for various activities.
Fitness Center with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.
Outdoor free-standing boulder for climbing.
Indoor rock climbing and bouldering walls.
Classroom space.
Lounge areas with Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions.
Men’s, women’s, and universal locker rooms.
State-of-the-art aquatic center with multiple sustainability features.

Unique Aspects:

Modern yet inviting atmosphere.
Designed for strong campus partnerships and collaboration.
Dynamic space that supports diverse programming and can facilitate any event.

Noteworthy Programs:

Haunted Trail
- Signature event for 11 years.
- Located within the center.
- Creative and engaging, fostering community among students.
Certification Courses and Risk Management Training
- Wide range of American Red Cross certification courses.
- High standards in training and risk preparation.
- Staff includes multiple American Red Cross Instructors and one Instructor Trainer.
Student Leadership Team
- Internal seminar for future student leaders.
- Provides cross-functional experience and theoretical curriculum.
- Focus on leadership development and responsibility.
Camp Claw
- Summer program for children aged 6-12.
- Emphasis on adventure education and fun.
- Activities include swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and team sports.
- Growing popularity and high-quality engagement.

Evolution and Challenges:

Increased Focus on Wellness

Holistic wellness programs including mental health and nutrition.
Efforts to avoid duplicating services and competing for resources.

Need for Expansion

Student-supported fees for outdoor spaces shared with Athletics.
The facility is already at capacity during peak hours.
Benchmark standards indicate the need for a larger facility.

Technology Integration:

Use of apps and online platforms for various functions.
Continuous exploration of new technologies for program registration and fitness tracking.

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Extended closure of I-70 Drive Southeast in Columbia to begin Monday

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March 22, 2026

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Extended closure of I-70 Drive Southeast in Columbia to begin Monday

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a segment of I-70 Drive Southeast from Woodridge to Glenstone Drive in Columbia will close beginning Monday after being delayed for 14 days.

The entrance to Woodridge Drive from I-70 Drive Southeast will also be closed. The closure is set to last 300 days and aims to be completed in January 2027, according to a news release from MoDOT.

The closure will enable crews to shift traffic on I-70 to construct two new bridges on I-70. This will allow the construction of the new underpass connecting Hanover Boulevard to I-70 Drive Southeast.

All businesses will remain accessible during the closure. Motorists will be directed around the closure via Keene Street and St. Charles Road, according to the news release.

The closure was originally set for March 9. According to past KOMU 8 reporting, MoDOT postponed the project due to weather and crew availability.

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Versailles man seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Morgan County

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March 22, 2026

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Versailles man seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Morgan County

A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a Friday night motorcycle crash in Morgan County.

The crash happened around 7:50 p.m. on Old Five Road north of Leatherman Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

A Ford Explorer crossed the center of the roadway while heading southbound and struck a Kawasaki motorcycle heading northbound, according to the crash report.

The 29-year-old man was airlifted to University Hospital with serious injuries, according to the crash report.

The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the Ford Explorer had no reported injuries and was wearing a seatbelt, according to the crash report.

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Road work to begin on Rogers Street and Forum Boulevard this week

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2 days ago

March 21, 2026

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The city of Columbia Public Works Department plans to close a lane on Rogers Street and shift lanes on Forum Boulevard this week.

Rogers Street

The city of Columbia Public Works Street Division crews will begin road work on Rogers Street in front of Jefferson Middle School 7 a.m. on Monday.

One lane will be closed, and a flagger will help direct traffic through the work zone, according to a Columbia Public Works news release.

Crews plan to replace a section of failed concrete pavement in the eastbound lane, according to the news release.

Work will include removing deteriorated concrete and pouring a new concrete panel, according to the news release.

Rogers Street is expected to fully reopen by 5 p.m. on Monday, weather permitting.

Forum Boulevard

Crews also plan for road work beginning at 7 a.m., Thursday on Forum Boulevard near the intersection of Crestwood Lane, according to the news release.

Crews will replace a collapsed section of pavement, according to the news release.

No full lane closures are planned, but northbound traffic will shift lanes through the work area. Southbound traffic is expected to move normally, according to the news release.

Traffic message boards will be in place to remind travelers of the road work.

All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 p.m. on Thursday, weather permitting, according to the news release.

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