939 the Eagle's Fred Parry says there's been a tremendous downgrade in engagement in the Columbia community in recent years, saying some business leaders don't know who the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is. It is Dr. Brian Yearwood.

Parry made his comments Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", where he was joined by Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy. Mr. Murphy tells listeners that some Columbia doctors, lawyers, teachers and other professionals don't know what ward they live in. Both men say they want to see more engagement. Parry describes Comobuz as the best reporting in Columbia, adding that "it's the only watchdog journalism" left in Columbia. Parry and Murphy also discussed the lawsuit filed this week in Boone County Circuit Court over recycling pickup. Mr. Murphy tells listeners that lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction ordering the city to provide household recycling pickup. Parry and Murphy also discussed local news coverage in Columbia, the Columbia city council and Boone Hospital Center: