Boone County Press Room
Boone County Resource Management Office to Provide Limited Hours for In-Person Services
Summary
Beginning June 6, 2025, hours for in-person services at the Boone County Resource Management Office will be limited to allow for staff training.
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Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative Hosts First-Ever Creek Week
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The inaugural Creek Week, hosted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative, will take place June 9 to 14, offering a full week of educational, recreational, and volunteer events that highlight the importance of protecting our local water resources. Boone County's Stormwater Management Department is leading the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative in collaboration with partners to restore and protect water resources within the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed for future generations.
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management, Local K-12 Schools, First Response Agencies, and Mental Health Providers to Host "I Love U Guys" Foundation Reunification Training
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The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is pleased to announce a partnership with local K-12 schools, first response agencies, and mental health providers to bring the nationally recognized "I Love U Guys" Foundation to Boone County for a two-day reunification training on June 3 and 4, 2025.
2025 Real Property Reassessment Notices Mailed
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On Thursday, May 29, the Boone County Assessor’s office mailed 56,000 real property “Change of Assessment” notices. Accompanying the notice are instructions on who to contact with questions, and information regarding the appeal process. Boone County was forced by the Missouri State Tax Commission to perform the 2025 reassessment.
Application Deadline Approaching for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program
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The Boone County Collector of Revenue is currently accepting applications for the Boone County SeniorReal Estate Tax Relief Program. Since April 1, the Collector’s Office has received approximately 400 applications for 2025. Eligible BooneCounty taxpayers who wish to participate in the program can apply through 5 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Boone County Planning & Zoning Commission Recommends Approval of Draft Master Plan
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The final draft of the Boone County Master Plan is moving forward following the April 17 meeting of the Boone County Planning & Zoning Commission, at which the 10-member board voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Boone County Commission. The Boone County Commission will hold a public hearing on the final draft of the Master Plan at its May 27 meeting.
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Boone County Recycling Drop-Off Program Suspended Indefinitely
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Boone County Government has traditionally provided recycling drop-off opportunities at municipalities across the County, including locations in Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Hartsburg, Rocheport, and Harrisburg. Recyclables collected at these sites were then transported to the City of Columbia Material Recovery Facility for processing. Due to Sunday's EF-1 tornado that destroyed the City of Columbia Material Recovery Facility, the Boone County recycling program consisting of drop-off sites is suspended indefinitely. The collection of County recycling containers from these communities is currently underway.
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Application Window for Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program to Begin April 1, 2025
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Applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program will be accepted starting Tuesday, April 1 for qualified individuals who did not apply for the program last year and reached the age of 62 prior to January 1, 2025. Eligible Boone County taxpayers who wish to participate in the program can apply between Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and Monday, June 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the close of business, 5:00 p.m., on June 30.
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management Issues Warning About Severe Weather Outbreak This Afternoon
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The National Weather Service St. Louis office has issued a Moderate Risk for severe weather across our region late this afternoon and evening. A fast-moving line of storms is expected, with the primary threat being damaging straight-line winds that could exceed 80 mph. Large hail and strong tornadoes (EF2+) are also possible.
Outdoor Warning Siren Test Canceled Due to High Wind Warning
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The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) has announced that today's scheduled outdoor warning siren test is canceled due to a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service. Although originally planned as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, BCOEM opted to cancel the test out of an abundance of caution. The next scheduled siren test will take place on April 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
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Annual Statewide Tornado Drill on March 5, 2025, as Part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week
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The National Weather Service and the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency have designated March 3-7, 2025, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. BCOEM will take part in the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill at 11:00 a.m. on March 5, weather permitting. During this drill, NOAA Weather Radios will be activated, and Boone County's outdoor warning sirens will sound.