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Boone County Recognizes 20 Employees for Milestones Over 20 Years of Service
Summary
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 20 employees of Boone County Government were recognized for having served the citizens of Boone County for 20 years or more. These employees each reached a five-year milestone beyond 20 years during 2020 and were recognized at the Boone County Years of Service Awards Ceremony held at the Boone County Commission Chambers.
Prescription Drug Take Back Event
Summary
The Boone County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Youth Community Coalition and law enforcement agencies throughout Boone County including Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, University of Missouri, and VA Hospital Police Departments, will be conducting a Prescription Drug Take Back event at multiple locations April 23rd and 24th, 2021. This event coincides with the National Drug Take Back event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Bonne Femme Watershed Project Hosting Monitoring Blitz, Seeking Citizen Volunteers
Summary
The Bonne Femme Watershed Project is hosting a monitoring blitz on March 20th from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Catch aquatic animals, conduct chemical tests for water quality, and check on stream health as part of an ongoing citizen science project for the Bonne Femme Watershed. No prior training is necessary. New volunteers will be placed on small teams with experienced Stream Team volunteers.
March 2, 2021 Statewide Tornado Drill
Summary
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management will participate in a statewide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 a.m., weather permitting. During the drill, Emergency Management officials will activate outdoor warning sirens in Boone County. The statewide drill is coordinated by the State Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service, in observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 1-5. In addition, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management will again sound the outdoor warning sirens in Boone County on its regularly scheduled test date of March 3, 2021 at 12 p.m., weather permitting.
Boone County Bicentennial Committee to Present "Treasures of Boone County" Mural Piece to City of Centralia
Summary
The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to present to the City of Centralia its portion of the "Treasures of Boone County" mural. The City of Centralia will receive its mural piece during its Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:30PM in the Centralia Community Room. This is the rescheduled date of the presentation, which was originally planned for January 18, 2021.
Boone County Bicentennial Committee to Present "Treasures of Boone County" Mural Piece to City of Rocheport
Summary
The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to present to the City of Rocheport its portion of the "Treasures of Boone County" mural during its Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 7:00PM in Rocheport City Hall, 703 1st Street, Rocheport.
Boone County Bicentennial Committee to Present "Treasures of Boone County" Mural Piece to City of Sturgeon
Summary
The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to present to the City of Sturgeon its portion of the "Treasures of Boone County" mural during its Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021, at 6:00PM in Sturgeon City Hall, 303 E Fire Station Dr.
Boone County Bicentennial Committee to Present "Treasures of Boone County" Mural Pieces to Cities of Centralia and Columbia
Summary
The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to present to the Cities of Centralia and Columbia their portions of the “Treasures of Boone County” mural. The City of Centralia will receive its mural piece during its Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 6:30PM in the Centralia Community Room. The City of Columbia will receive its piece of the mural during its City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 7:00PM in Columbia City Hall.
Boone County Bicentennial Committee to Present "Treasures of Boone County" Mural Piece to City of Hallsville
Summary
The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to present to Hallsville its portion of the "Treasures of Boone County" mural during its Board of Aldermen meeting tonight, January 11, 2021, at 7:00PM in Hallsville City Hall.
Boone County Treasurer Tom Darrough announces 2020 unclaimed property returns hit record $40,473.81
Summary
Boone County Treasurer Tom Darrough announced that unclaimed property returns from his office hit a record $40,473.81 during 2020. In the past five years, the Treasurer’s Office has been able to return $103,182.16.
Boone County Property Taxes Are Due December 31, 2020
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Brian McCollum, Boone County Collector of Revenue, wishes to remind taxpayers that Boone County property taxes are due December 31, 2020. If taxpayers have not received their property tax statements, they should contact the collector’s office immediately. If taxpayers have yet to declare personal property as of January 1, 2020, they will need to contact the county assessor’s office and update their account. Failure to receive a bill by December 31, 2020 does not relieve the obligation to pay the taxes due, and any applicable late charges that may apply.