Welcome to Boone County, Missouri

Boone County was founded in 1820 by settlers moving westward from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. These pioneers were drawn to the area's rolling foothills, wide open prairies and scenic bluffs overlooking the Missouri river. Originally known as Boone's Lick Country, the settlement was named for the nearby salt lick operated by Daniel Boone's sons.

In 1839, Boone County became home to the ﬁrst Land Grant University established west of the Mississippi. Today, Boone County sits at the crossroads of major highways and is a regional hub for commerce, healthcare, and innovation. Known for its outstanding quality of life and cultural activity, Boone County continues to be one of America's most desirable places to live, work, and do business.

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Dec
22

Boone County Government offices closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in observance of Christmas Eve

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.

Dec
19

Boone County Property Taxes Are Due December 31, 2025

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.

Dec
17

Boone County Senior Buyer Amy Gerskin appointed to state association Board of Directors

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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January 19

Govt. Center Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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