The Capital City Insider

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.

Carl Edwards - in Jefferson City

Today my daughter had a field trip to the Jefferson City airport. When it was time to leave someone with the airport told the class that if they stayed a blackhawk helicopter would be landing soon so the kids gathered outside. All the kids started to wave as a plane taxied down the runway. The pilot saw all the kids, turned off his plane and got out. It turned out to be Mid Missouri's own Carl Edwards. Carl gave the kids a tour of his plane, posed for photos, and gave a bunch of kids a thrill of a lifetime.

Carl drives the number 99 Aflac car in the Nascar Series. 

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.

Missouri Broadcast Awards

Each year the Missouri Broadcast Association has it's annual awards banquet. This year the Capital City Insider's Mike Cooper picked up top honors for Station Sponsored Event for his work at his day job at 94.3 KAT Country and the Zimmer Radio Group.

The award was for a piece Mike wrote and produced for the annual radio-thon that raises money for the Children's Hospital in Columbia that helps sick children from all over the state. The event takes place each year in September.

Issue Twenty Four - out NOW!

Issue Twenty Four is now online. This podcast features an interview with Sgt. Jerry Callahan, Director of Public Information with the Missouri Water Patrol. Sgt. Callahan talks about the history of the Water Patrol, as well as important boating safety.  

JC CVB Walking tour - Done!

Besides doing pocasts about Jefferson City, the Capital City Insider has just finished production on a walking tour that can be checked out at the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau. This tour is a little over 20 minutes long and features the rich history of the architecture of the downtown buildings. In order to view this, you will need to check out a Zune player from the JC CVB. If you would like to know more about Jefferson City, and discover some "hidden facts" stop by the CVB this week.

Next up - MO Water Patrol

Issue 24 of CCI will feature the Missouri Water Patrol. This podcast will talk about boating safety, as well as other boating information. Look for issue 24 to be released this weekend.

Tour of Missouri - Tour-Cast One

The Capital City Insider is producing podcasts, for the Jefferson City CVB and the upcoming Tour of Missouri. Learn more as Sarah Stroesser and Mike Cooper talk about what it takes to put on this great event. 

Mark your calendar for Thursday September 10th and learn more about the event online here. Get the audio here.