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Boone County Master Plan Process Begins

Thu, 25 May 2023

Summary

The development of a new Master Plan for Boone County is underway. For the first time in nearly 30 years, Boone County Government will undertake a master planning process with the intention of developing a vision for our communities and establishing countywide priorities for future growth and land use planning.

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Residential Property Reassessment 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023

Summary

Boone County mailed 54,000 change of assessment notices on Monday, May 22nd. About 3,700 of these changes were the result of new construction, partial valuations, alterations, additions, parcel splits or combinations. The remainder of changes resulted from a 2023 equalization effort focused on the residential subclass of properties. The average increase was 8% in most neighborhoods. The 2023 equalization effort is based upon our analysis of the housing market as required by Missouri law.

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Boone County Recorder Bob Nolte Launches Online Marriage License Application

Wed, 17 May 2023

Summary

Recorder of Deeds Bob Nolte has announced a new online service for couples wishing to apply for a marriage license. Couples can now fill out an online application prior to visiting the Recorder's office together to complete the application process. Previously, all applications were completed in person.

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Boone County Office of Emergency Management Offers Community Emergency Response Team Training

Wed, 03 May 2023

Summary

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Practical during the month of May. This Practical is the hands-on portion of the CERT blended-learning online program which opens an exciting and flexible avenue for members of our community to get their CERT Basic Training.

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Boone County Begins ARPA Application Review Process

Thu, 06 Apr 2023

Summary

The Boone County Commission is pleased to announce the kickoff of the review process for the first round of ARPA funding. The 20-person review team met for its first meeting early this week, quickly following the Friday, March 31 application deadline.

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Boone County Commissioner Janet Thompson Named Commissioner of the Year by County Commissioners Association of Missouri

Thu, 23 Mar 2023

Summary

Boone County Commissioner Janet Thompson was named the 2022 Commissioner of the Year by the County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM) during its Annual Training on March 2, 2023. Each year, one of Missouri’s 327 county commissioners is chosen by the CCAM President to be recognized with this award.

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Application Deadline for First Round of Boone County ARPA Funding Approaches

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Summary

The Boone County Commission is reminding the public of the approaching March 31 deadline for applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Businesses and organizations should note that the first deadline to submit applications to the Boone County Commission is set for 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 6 - 10, 2023

Fri, 03 Mar 2023

Summary

The National Weather Service and the State Emergency Management Agency have declared the week of March 6 – 10, 2023, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Boone County Office of Emergency Management is participating through the Boone County Ready community preparedness campaign to ensure citizens are prepared for severe weather.

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Boone County Commission to Host Additional Community Information and Listening Session Regarding ARPA Funding Distributions

Thu, 02 Mar 2023

Summary

The Boone County Commission has announced the addition of a tenth Community Information and Listening Session regarding the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. This Community Information and Listening Session, which is open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Urban Empowerment, 2404 Industrial Drive in Columbia.

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Hazardous Materials Training Exercise

Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Summary

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Boone County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) have partnered with Callaway and Cole Counties to conduct a hazardous materials exercise on February 15, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., in the Cedar City neighborhood of northern Jefferson City, Mo.

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Boone County Office of Emergency Management Offers Community Emergency Response Team Training

Wed, 08 Feb 2023

Summary

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training in-person through the month of March. This continues the reengagement of the community with the CERT Program following the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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