Boone County Press Room
Application Deadline Approaching for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program
Summary
The Boone County Collector's Office received over 5,600 applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program from July 1 through September 17, 2024. Applications will continue being accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2024.
Boone County Hosts 4th Annual Ready Festival to Promote Community Preparedness
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This Thursday, September 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Boone County Office of Emergency Management will host the 4th Annual Boone County Ready Festival at Cosmo Park's Lamb Shelter. This exciting community event is designed to engage, educate, and empower residents to be prepared for emergencies.
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Boone County Community Services Department Hosts Upward Mobility Plan Community Update and Poverty Simulation Event
Summary
The Boone County Community Services Department is proud to host the Boone County Upward Mobility Plan Community Update and Poverty Simulation on Friday, September 6, 2024. The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Forum Christian Church, 3900 Forum Blvd, Columbia, Missouri.
Boone County Commission to Hold Additional Open Houses for Master Plan
Summary
The Boone County Commission is seeking additional community input on the Boone County Master Plan as it reaches a critical stage of the development process. An in-person Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Boone County Government Center, located at 801 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, Missouri.
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Boone County, City of Columbia to host housing summit in October
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Boone County and the City of Columbia are partnering to host a housing summit from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Memorial Baptist Church, 1634 Paris Road.
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Boone County Collector’s Office Received Over 3,000 Applications for Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program Through the Beginning of August
Summary
The Boone County Collector’s Office received over 3,200 applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program from July 1 through August 13, 2024. Applications will continue being accepted through September.
Boone County Commission to Hold Additional Open Houses for Master Plan
Summary
The Boone County Commission is seeking additional community input on the Boone County Master Plan as it reaches a critical stage of the development process. There will be two options for attending an open house to review three draft land use plan options and to provide important feedback on the plan recommendations.
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Boone County Elected Officials Appointed to National Association of Counties (NACo) Steering Committees and Boards
Summary
Boone County Government is pleased to announce the appointment of two Boone County Government elected officials to national positions of impact and leadership by the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo President James Gore announced policy steering committee and board appointments for one-year terms at the NACo Annual Conference in Tampa, Fla., on July 15, 2024.
Boone County Elected Officials Appointed to Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) Steering Committees
Summary
Boone County Government is pleased to announce the appointment of six Boone County Government elected officials to state-wide positions of impact and leadership by the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC).
Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award Nomination Period Begins
Summary
In collaboration with the Tom Hurley Award Fund, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) volunteer organization, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) announces the start of the nomination period for the 4th Annual Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award.
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Boone County Commission Takes Select Meetings on the Road
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The Boone County Commission is taking Thursday Commission meetings on the road this summer and fall. The select meetings, typically held in Commission Chambers at the Boone County Government Center in Columbia, will be held in various locations to increase visibility of County Government’s work across the county.
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