Of the 182,170 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 79.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 144,698 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
March 20, 2024 – The City of Columbia Public Works Department has announced an upcoming open house meeting to discuss the development of a new fire station at the intersection of East Broadway and El Chaparral Avenue South. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of the church building located at 1020 El Chaparral Ave. S, formerly New Horizons United Methodist Church.The open house meeting aims to provide information and gather feedback from the community regarding the proposed fire station project....
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Board of Adjustment of the City of Columbia, Missouri, under the leadership of Chairman Peter Norgard, has announced a public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2024, regarding a variance request for a digital sign on real estate located at 5500 W. Van Horn Tavern Road.The request for the variance is being made by Phebe La Mar, representing MFL Golf, LLC (owner) and Midway Golf and Games, LLC (tenant). The appeal seeks approval for the installation of a digital sign on the property, which is currently not permitted under Section 29-4.8(c)(12) of the Unified Development...
The City of Columbia has announced a public hearing scheduled for April 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 701 East Broadway. The hearing, conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission, aims to provide citizens and interested parties with an opportunity to voice their opinions on a specific rezoning request.According to the notice issued on March 19, 2024, the request pertains to a proposal by Engineering Surveys & Services, acting as the agent for Last Enterprises LLC, seeking approval to rezone 2.01 acres of property from the M-C (Mixed Use –...
The City of Columbia has announced a public hearing scheduled for April 4, 2024, regarding a proposed street name change within the community. The hearing, set to take place at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 701 East Broadway, aims to provide an opportunity for all citizens and interested parties to voice their opinions on the matter.The request for the name change comes from Ahmad Zafar, who is seeking approval to rename Nick Court to Nick Street. This change would impact all residents of the 18 units on Nick Court and would affect approximately 400 feet of...
Boone County Commission Will Explore Policy Criteria with Approval of Proposition 1 in AprilThe Boone County Commission has laid out plans to explore policy criteria with the approval of Proposition 1 in April. If passed by voters, the Commission intends to implement a program that benefits lower to moderate-income seniors while considering the impact on taxing jurisdictions. Commission members have stated, "If passed by voters, the Commission intends to implement a program that benefits the seniors who need it—lower to moderate-income seniors -- while also being aware of...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Boone County Commission is set to hold a virtual open house for the Master Plan, offering residents a chance to learn about the plan and provide feedback. The event, scheduled for [date], aims to engage the community in the planning process."We want to make it as easy as possible for people to learn about the master plan and provide feedback," said Bill Florea, Director of Boone County Resource Management.Residents are encouraged to participate in the virtual open house to gain insights into the county's future development plans and share their thoughts and...
The City of Columbia, Missouri, has announced a public hearing scheduled for April 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber of City Hall. The hearing aims to provide an opportunity for citizens and interested parties to voice their opinions on proposed amendments to the city code related to short-term rentals.The proposed amendments involve changes to sections 29-1.11(a) and 29-3.3(vv) of Chapter 29 of the City Code, specifically focusing on the definitions of "Short-term rental Tier 1 and Tier 3" and the standards for short-term rentals. These changes are aimed...
Boone County has been selected to participate in a Juvenile Justice Initiative, demonstrating its dedication to improving its juvenile justice system. The initiative aims to address racial and ethnic disparities within the system, with a focus on the entry and involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system.According to a statement regarding Boone County's participation, the initiative will support the county's commitment to reducing the Relative Rate Index (RRI), which measures these disparities at different decision points. The county's involvement will specifically...