Boone County Press Room
Boone County Releases 2024 Annual Report on Services for Children, Youth, and Families
Summary
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
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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
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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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