Boone County
Recent News About Boone County
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Boone County government offices closed due to inclement weather
Due to expected snow accumulation and worsening driving conditions, Boone County has announced the closure of non-essential government offices and departments on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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Boone County releases master plan draft for public comment
The draft Boone County Master Plan has been released, marking the culmination of extensive collaboration among various committees, stakeholders, and residents.
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Boone County sends out 2024 property tax statements
Boone County property owners will soon receive their 2024 tax statements, licenses, and special assessments in the mail.
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Boone County allocates $2.5M for public safety childcare center construction
Boone County has approved a $2.5 million funding agreement for the construction of a Public Safety Childcare Center.
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Boone County receives strong credit ratings, reducing costs for new training center
Boone County has been assigned an Aa1 issuer credit rating and an Aa2 appropriation debt rating.
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Boone County releases housing study under upward mobility plan
The Boone County and City of Columbia have released a housing study as part of the Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan.
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Boone County seeks public input for hazard mitigation plan update
COLUMBIA, Mo. (October 16, 2024) - The Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission and the Boone County Office of Emergency Management are seeking public input as they commence the planning cycle for the Boone County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard...
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Boone County senior tax relief application deadline nears
Eligible Boone County taxpayers have until October 1, 2024, to apply for the Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program.
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Boone County prepares for annual Ready Festival highlighting community safety
Boone County is set to host its 4th Annual Ready Festival, an event focused on promoting community preparedness.
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Boone County updates community on upward mobility plan
The Boone County Community Services Department is organizing an event to update the community on the Upward Mobility Action Plan (MAP).
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Boone County Commission schedules more open houses for master plan
The Boone County Commission is organizing additional open houses for the public to review and provide feedback on the draft future land use plan options.
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Boone County senior tax relief program receives over 3,000 applications
Eligible Boone County taxpayers can apply for the Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program from July 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024.
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Boone County plans additional open houses for master plan
An in-person open house is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Boone County Government Center, located at 801 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, Mo.
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Boone County official leads NACo Healthy Counties Advisory Board
District II Commissioner Janet Thompson has been appointed as Chair of the Healthy Counties Advisory Board.
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Boone County officials appointed to Missouri Association of Counties steering committees
The Missouri Association of Counties (MAC), established in 1972, is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization aimed at enhancing county government.
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Boone County Commission plans mobile meetings to increase government visibility
The Boone County Commission has announced that it will hold select Thursday meetings at various locations throughout the county this summer and fall.
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Boone County awards contracts to six grassroots groups
The Boone County Children’s Services Board (BCCSB) has announced the awarding of contracts to six grassroots organizations through the Grassroots Funding Opportunity.
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Boone County advises residents on severe weather preparedness
The outdoor warning sirens in Boone County play a crucial role in alerting residents who are outdoors about potential severe weather threats.
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Boone County addresses issues with outdoor warning siren system
In response to a National Weather Service tornado warning, Boone County Joint Communications attempted to activate the outdoor warning sirens from the radio console as per policy.
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Boone County seeks applicants for regional library board
The Boone County Commission is currently accepting applications for a position on the Daniel Boone Regional Library Board.