Boone County Press Room
Return on Environment Study for the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Demonstrates Significant Financial Impact
Summary
A recent study conducted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative demonstrates the impact of protected open space by converting benefits into dollars. Open space, such as public parks, trails, natural habitats, and farmland, is often seen as a recreational asset, but it is much more. The Return on Environment Study examined the value of natural resources, ecosystem services, and community sentiment. The study demonstrates that protected open space generates more than $836 million annually in savings, earnings, and avoided costs by translating these benefits into dollar amounts.
Boone County Children's Services Board Grassroots Funding Opportunity Earns National Association of Counties 2025 Achievement Award
Summary
The Boone County Children's Services Board, with support from the Boone County Community Services Department, has been recognized for its Grassroots Funding Opportunity with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). This award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Boone County Elected Officials Appointed to Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) Steering Committees
Summary
Boone County Government is pleased to announce the appointment of three Boone County Government elected officials to state-wide positions of impact and leadership by the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC). MAC President Gary Jungermann announced appointments for one-year terms to six statewide Policy Steering Committees on June 23, 2025.
Boone County Commissioner Visits Washington to Share Local Perspective on Budget Reconciliation
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Boone County Missouri's Northern District Commissioner Janet Thompson joined the National Association of Counties (NACo) and delegations from five state associations of counties for a visit to Capitol Hill to advocate for county priorities in two key aspects of budget reconciliation legislation. Local elected officials from Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin met with leaders in both the House and the Senate June 24 to express concerns about the impacts on counties of proposed Medicaid reforms and administrative and funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Residents Reminded When to Call 9-1-1
Summary
Boone County Joint Communications is prepared for a spike in calls on the Fourth of July holiday. Residents are reminded to call 9-1-1 for emergencies only and to call the non-emergency numbers 3-1-1 or 573-442-6131 for other situations requiring law enforcement attention, such as noise caused by fireworks or fireworks being discharged in prohibited areas.
Boone County Releases 2024 Annual Report on Services for Children, Youth, and Families
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The Boone County Community Services Department (BCCSD) has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing a year of strategic investments, measurable outcomes, and innovative programs that reached nearly 100,000 Boone County residents.
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June 30 Application Deadline Approaching for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program
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The deadline for submitting applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program, both for those new to the program and those who enrolled in 2024, is quickly approaching. Eligible Boone County taxpayers who wish to participate in, or continue participating in, the program can apply through 5 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025. Since April 1, the Collector's Office has received more than 1,000 new applications for 2025, as well as more than 8,000 renewal applications for base year 2024.
Boone County Announces Launch of Interactive Roads Dashboard
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Boone County is pleased to announce the launch of the new Boone County Roads Dashboard-an interactive, web-based tool that offers residents and local stakeholders easy access to detailed roadway information.
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Boone County Commission Adopts Master Plan
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The Boone County Commission adopted the Boone County Master Plan during its meeting Thursday, June 12. This Master Plan will replace the previous version, adopted nearly 30 years ago in 1996.
Boone County Commission Appoints Ami Hayse as New Director of Public Safety Childcare Center
Summary
The Boone County Commission is pleased to announce Ami Hayse has been appointed as Director of the new Public Safety Childcare Center beginning Monday, June 16, 2025. Construction of the Boone County Public Safety Childcare Center is set to begin this summer; the Center is projected to open by midyear 2026.
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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