Boone County Press Room
Boone County Celebrates Regional Training Center Grand Opening
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The Boone County Commission and Sheriff invite the public to join them at the Grand Opening of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Center on Saturday, January 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. The Regional Training Center is located on the Boone County Public Safety Campus at 2013 County Drive, Columbia. Members of the public will be able to tour the Regional Training Center during the Grand Opening. Sheriff’s Deputies will provide demonstrations throughout the facility and give the public the opportunity to experience hands-on training using the driving simulators and virtual reality devices.
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Boone County Government offices closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in observance of Christmas Eve
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All nonessential Boone County Government offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve. Offices were already slated to be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Boone County Property Taxes Are Due December 31, 2025
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Brian McCollum, Boone County Collector of Revenue, wishes to remind taxpayers that Boone County property taxes are due December 31, 2025. If taxpayers have not received their property tax statements or cannot locate them online, they should contact the Collector’s Office immediately. If taxpayers have yet to declare personal property as of January 1, 2025, they need to contact the Assessor’s Office and update their account. Failure to receive a bill by December 31, 2025, does not relieve the obligation to pay the taxes due and any applicable late charges that may apply. Paid receipts will be issued for all methods of payments.
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Boone County Senior Buyer Amy Gerskin appointed to state association Board of Directors
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Amy Gerskin, Senior Buyer for the Boone County Purchasing Department, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of Public Purchasing (MAPP), starting January 1, 2026.
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Boone County Joint Communications Introduces New Text-Based Citizen Feedback System
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Boone County Joint Communications has implemented a new text-based system that allows residents to provide feedback after contacting 911 or 311.
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Public Invited to Courthouse Plaza Holiday Lighting Event
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The Boone County Facilities Management Department, on behalf of the Boone County Commission, is inviting the public to the Boone County Courthouse Plaza Holiday Lighting Event. On Friday, December 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m., all are welcome to join in the celebration leading up to the lighting of the area. At 5:15 p.m., the countdown to the illumination of the Courthouse Plaza will begin. Come join in the festivities as we kick off the holiday season!
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management to Host Integrated Preparedness And Planning Workshop
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The Boone County Office of Emergency Management will host the fifth annual Integrated and Planning Preparedness Workshop (IPPW) on December 5, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Columbia Police Department Regional Training Center located at 5001 E. Meyer Industrial Dr., Columbia.
Boone County Stormwater Educator Michele Woolbright Hickman Receives 2025 Missourian Progress in Sustainability Award
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Boone County Stormwater Educator Michele Woolbright Hickman has been honored with the 2025 Missourian Progress in Sustainability Award, presented November 18 at the Columbia Missourian’s Ninth Annual Progress Awards Ceremony at the Blue Note.
Boone County Government to Transition to Official .GOV Website Domain
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Boone County Government is preparing to launch its new official website domain, https://www.boonemo.gov. The launch, which will occur in phases, will begin to go live on November 20, 2025, and will continue across all County Offices through the end of May 2026. This move from the current domains - showmeboone.com, boonecountymo.org and boonemo.org - represents a significant step forward in enhancing the County's digital security, transparency, and public trust.
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2025 Boone County Property Tax Statements Have Been Mailed
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Boone County taxpayers will be receiving their 2025 property tax statements, licenses, and special assessments in the mail over the next few weeks. Brian McCollum, Boone County Collector of Revenue, recommends that taxpayers always open and inspect their statements as soon as possible upon receipt to identify any potential problems. Taxpayers should contact the Collector's Office with any issues so that they may be resolved before the December 31 due date.
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Boone County First Responders Conduct Active Shooter Incident Management Training
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The Boone County Office of Emergency Management and Boone County Public Safety Advisory Committee are hosting a series of Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) Basic Training sessions. These courses, which combine lecture and tabletop exercises, are designed to strengthen coordination among law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and 911 personnel during complex active threat incidents.
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