https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-room.asp Latest News for Boone County, MO Government en-us Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:30:49 GMT Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:05:18 GMT Absolute RSS Editor http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260407.asp The public is invited to review and submit comments about the proposed Watershed Management Plan for the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed. Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. on June 2, 2026. D5970BC1-3DF7-4701-A5FA-1A8FCCD9C0C2 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:05:00 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260331.asp Applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program will be accepted starting Wednesday, April 1 for qualified individuals who are not currently enrolled in the program and reached the age of 62 prior to January 1, 2026. Eligible Boone County taxpayers who wish to participate in the program can apply between Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and Tuesday, June 30, 2026. D9F210B1-9DBE-41E6-A07E-8C06CA41D5B5 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:04:56 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260326.asp On Tuesday, March 31 at its 7 p.m. meeting, the Boone County Commission will consider recommended changes to the Boone County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations aimed at supporting housing affordability in Boone County. The meeting will also include a public hearing during which citizens are welcome to comment on the proposed changes. 18033EB5-222C-4B21-AB97-052CFD20EA8B Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:25:42 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260316.asp The Upward Mobility Early Grade Literacy Workgroup has launched Raising Readers, a county-wide campaign to promote early childhood literacy and equip parents and caregivers with simple tools to build strong reading habits. 2BCB38BF-9266-4C60-A8D3-60EE44B96BC9 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:11:21 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260310.asp The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Boone County Office of Emergency Management are monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the region. In Boone County, storms may move through late in the afternoon and into the evening hours. Possible hazards include large hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and tornadoes. A968ACD1-5A50-46AF-BC97-6AB23683E9D3 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:35:44 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260309.asp Boone County Resource Management invites residents to provide feedback on the draft updated Boone County/City of Columbia/University of Missouri Joint Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). DECBE7A7-0ECE-4863-9040-B68255B1E790 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:46:41 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260304.asp The Boone County Commission is announcing an amendment to the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program policy, removing the requirement for annual renewal. The amendment will go before Commission for a first reading on Thursday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the regular Commission meeting held in the Boone County Government Center Commission Chambers located at 801 E. Walnut in Columbia. F0C6FC3F-7665-4BB3-A8DE-67A031820FB0 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:57:28 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260302.asp The National Weather Service and Missouri State Emergency Management Agency have designated March 2 – 6, 2026, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. BCOEM will be participating in the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill being held at 11 a.m. on March 4, weather permitting. During this drill, NOAA Weather Radios will be activated and the outdoor warning sirens in Boone County will sound. C10F88A4-A2D8-49CF-913D-0A52E64AB387 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:12 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260209.asp Boone County, in partnership with the City of Columbia and the University of Missouri-Columbia, is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Earth Day Art Contest. The inaugural contest invited students from kindergarten through 12th grade to explore creativity while reflecting on the natural world around them. 353C6C0D-EAD9-479C-9D0E-B28FC7D3A166 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:57:46 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20260105.asp The Boone County Commission and Sheriff invite the public to join them at the Grand Opening of the Boone County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Center on Saturday, January 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. The Regional Training Center is located on the Boone County Public Safety Campus at 2013 County Drive, Columbia. Members of the public will be able to tour the Regional Training Center during the Grand Opening. Sheriff's Deputies will provide demonstrations throughout the facility and give the public the opportunity to experience hands-on training using the driving simulators and virtual reality devices. 7C18FEF7-A5C7-49F2-8051-3B9D0A134FB3 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:48:22 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251222.asp 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. D79FAE77-C6BC-4A62-BDD4-442D75311DFB Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:15:04 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251219.asp 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. 1EAD5661-AEBE-4E87-B066-7B9F8E978655 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:06:06 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251217.asp 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. E5367101-2C86-478B-A9A6-2C20CF5AA7A8 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:48:00 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251205.asp Boone County Joint Communications has implemented a new text-based system that allows residents to provide feedback after contacting 911 or 311. 4FD71F41-E4B5-489F-A204-D281A7E71C98 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:50:53 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251203.asp The Boone County Facilities Management Department, on behalf of the Boone County Commission, is inviting the public to the Boone County Courthouse Plaza Holiday Lighting Event. On Friday, December 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m., all are welcome to join in the celebration leading up to the lighting of the area. At 5:15 p.m., the countdown to the illumination of the Courthouse Plaza will begin. Come join in the festivities as we kick off the holiday season! AEED89D0-8EAF-41F5-B330-C04636A2C963 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:35:51 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251124.asp The Boone County Office of Emergency Management will host the fifth annual Integrated and Planning Preparedness Workshop (IPPW) on December 5, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Columbia Police Department Regional Training Center located at 5001 E. Meyer Industrial Dr., Columbia. 2BEA9414-CA91-47D9-A4A3-08663EE39AAD Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:28:34 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251120.asp Boone County Stormwater Educator Michele Woolbright Hickman has been honored with the 2025 Missourian Progress in Sustainability Award, presented November 18 at the Columbia Missourian's Ninth Annual Progress Awards Ceremony at the Blue Note. E7A60447-E0B9-475D-8CD1-93F57D54FE89 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:01:16 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251117.asp Boone County Government is preparing to launch its new official website domain, https://www.boonemo.gov. The launch, which will occur in phases, will begin to go live on November 20, 2025, and will continue across all County Offices through the end of May 2026. This move from the current domains - showmeboone.com, boonecountymo.org and boonemo.org - represents a significant step forward in enhancing the County's digital security, transparency, and public trust. 97233193-D65D-4D01-A9D2-9681B420788B Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:43:57 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251110.asp Boone County taxpayers will be receiving their 2025 property tax statements, licenses, and special assessments in the mail over the next few weeks. Brian McCollum, Boone County Collector of Revenue, recommends that taxpayers always open and inspect their statements as soon as possible upon receipt to identify any potential problems. Taxpayers should contact the Collector's Office with any issues so that they may be resolved before the December 31 due date. 7A2A9816-ED07-4AA7-A1AA-DD9D4A9A7488 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:30:11 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251103.asp The Boone County Office of Emergency Management and Boone County Public Safety Advisory Committee are hosting a series of Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) Basic Training sessions. These courses, which combine lecture and tabletop exercises, are designed to strengthen coordination among law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and 911 personnel during complex active threat incidents. 8DDF845F-3342-427F-9D13-928B1E5A5A02 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:48:47 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251031.asp Beginning November 1, the federal government shutdown will halt SNAP benefits, leaving thousands of mid-Missouri families facing immediate food insecurity. In response, leaders from Boone County, City of Columbia, Community Foundation of Central Missouri, Heart of Missouri United Way, and Veterans United Foundation have reactivated CoMoHelps—a centralized emergency relief portal—to coordinate funding and support for those impacted. Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing essential human services such as food, housing, utilities, or other basic needs are encouraged to apply for CoMoHelps funding if they are affected by the shutdown or anticipate serving additional individuals during this time. 8DEE49B4-BC75-4CFB-9BBD-418FC6D41054 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:00:16 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251029.asp The Boone County Health and Justice Coordinating Council (HJCC) convened its first official meeting on Tuesday, October 28, marking a significant milestone in the County's ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between health, justice, and community systems. D1824E54-5A9E-4738-A7B3-BB52E0C9BE13 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:20:10 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251024.asp The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host the “I Love U Guys” Foundation's Standard Reunification Method (SRM) Training and Exercise on October 27-28, 2025, at the Northeast Event Center, 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road, Columbia. 7EC070E8-21FE-4BE7-85B0-E1F7EB7D0600 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:50:25 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251023.asp Boone County Resource Management is proud to announce that Boone County was awarded the Outstanding Plan Award for 2025 from the Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for the Boone County Master Plan. The "Outstanding Plan Award" is a yearly award granted by the APA Missouri Chapter that recognizes a plan that "advances the science and art of planning," according to the nominations form. 4040B23F-B03D-4040-BC99-FD70C613C8E6 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:09:54 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251022.asp The Boone County Office of Emergency Management and Boone County Public Safety Advisory Committee are hosting a series of Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) Basic Training sessions. These courses, which combine lecture and tabletop exercises, are designed to strengthen coordination among law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and 911 personnel during complex active threat incidents. ACE697B0-6CC3-406F-9A34-496471D7A0CA Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:51:16 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251021.asp The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) will offer a free ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command for Expanding Incidents course from December 17–19. This in-person training helps supervisory personnel manage the complex demands of growing emergencies. 372488D1-6769-462B-A270-3C595680E192 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:22:44 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251020.asp Boone County Commission has announced the launch of the Radio Grant Program, which aims to help local public safety agencies secure the end-user equipment needed for the county's new Public Safety Radio System. D059C5B8-F126-4B79-B20B-1332EB678E6A Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:16:41 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20251002.asp Boone County recently participated in the National Association of Counties (NACo) AI Central Regional Forum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The forum is part of a regional series convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for county governments. E9EC043F-C7A5-4B6C-8C03-1919AE1685BC Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:46:09 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250919.asp Calling all Boone County students, kindergarten through 12th grade: Grab your pencils, paints, or markers and get creative! Bring Boone County's wildlife, plants, landscapes, and freshwater ecosystems to life and show how nature makes your life better or more fun! 1B533473-35B8-4A65-9AE4-3DF50AB57002 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:45:00 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250917.asp Almost 10,000 homes in Boone County rely on a septic system for wastewater treatment in their homes. In recognition of the 13th Annual SepticSmart Week, Boone County Resource Management is taking the opportunity to remind residents of the importance of properly maintaining their septic systems by being "SepticSmart." Proactively maintaining a septic system is a critical way to protect local water resources, avoid costly repairs, and safeguard public health. E7FE15A2-4E9A-47B0-BC33-A4699316632F Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:20:53 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250915.asp This morning, Boone County Government recognized 14 employees for having served the citizens of Boone County for twenty years or more. These employees each reached a five-year milestone beyond 20 years during 2023 and 2024 and were recognized at the Boone County Years of Service Award Ceremony. 3E69023A-774B-43C3-91A3-11438F5626EB Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:04:09 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250806.asp With voter approval of Proposition 1, the Boone County Commission will move quickly to update the Senior Real Estate Tax Relief program to include voter-approved bond indebtedness. 27885A2F-3362-4689-BCD4-CBD50D086814 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:35:20 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250805.asp The Boone County Commission is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as a Boone County representative on the Columbia Food Council. 96BE935F-7048-4FBB-8A66-1C12436B87F6 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:38:28 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250716.asp 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. 8A901CFA-84B0-47ED-9858-3F6BACC05A98 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:26:11 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250715.asp 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. 7531350A-9683-4E47-889D-FEA7A9D2B142 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:01:54 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250709.asp 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. 0ABB0103-FA0B-4565-86FB-5A00BA36945F Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:31:23 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250703.asp 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). 68D49B69-649B-4BB9-BE35-49A1609686E5 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:24:32 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250702.asp 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. 347E8B46-C116-4465-8EF6-99BE88F3406D Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:25:01 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250625.asp 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. 36C159D2-F177-48F3-ACD5-AD870A1AE9C6 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:11:41 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250620.asp 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. 3255AF98-902E-4836-B0AB-CD95B5266F49 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:49:20 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250617.asp 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. BCFC67DC-D5E4-4F73-B8B6-9DF1F57AE59D Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:36:29 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250612.asp 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. 59B98BE7-E8EA-4C83-BBD7-B3E2E545F9BE Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:41:55 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250610.asp 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. 696A310B-6C1D-4B41-8847-72C5BBD2B71F Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:41:14 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250609.asp Beginning June 6, 2025, hours for in-person services at the Boone County Resource Management Office will be limited to allow for staff training. 21147BF2-9C17-40BA-B6BB-E00CB0177AE2 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:39:29 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250603.asp 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. F6C3950E-2447-494E-BB72-BD861A76AE0F Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:02:20 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250602.asp 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. DE1F6E0F-864D-4DAD-9331-F6B22C8E44ED Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:05:21 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250529.asp 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. D1B2D2BD-CD10-4CEE-8D0B-629CCAE67DC4 Thu, 29 May 2025 18:11:59 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250507.asp 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. 1F2F70F4-8931-4FC4-9B73-B3C7F68DE082 Wed, 07 May 2025 20:48:03 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250501.asp 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. 40FD7033-F880-41D6-97D4-FF350E3F860A Thu, 01 May 2025 21:02:14 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250423.asp Boone County Government has traditionally provided recycling drop-off opportunities at municipalities across the County, including locations in Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Hartsburg, Rocheport, and Harrisburg. Recyclables collected at these sites were then transported to the City of Columbia Material Recovery Facility for processing. Due to Sunday's EF-1 tornado that destroyed the City of Columbia Material Recovery Facility, the Boone County recycling program consisting of drop-off sites is suspended indefinitely. The collection of County recycling containers from these communities is currently underway. 66750643-FE12-4A4D-BB6B-4D03B5BFE248 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:00:29 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250331.asp Applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program will be accepted starting Tuesday, April 1 for qualified individuals who did not apply for the program last year and reached the age of 62 prior to January 1, 2025. Eligible Boone County taxpayers who wish to participate in the program can apply between Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and Monday, June 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the close of business, 5:00 p.m., on June 30. AD0B048A-21E9-430A-BFEF-3024AAA68A34 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:32:24 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250314.asp The National Weather Service St. Louis office has issued a Moderate Risk for severe weather across our region late this afternoon and evening. A fast-moving line of storms is expected, with the primary threat being damaging straight-line winds that could exceed 80 mph. Large hail and strong tornadoes (EF2+) are also possible. 09DC6496-A9AD-4EDE-9048-4606D9E28211 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:08:52 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250305.asp The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) has announced that today's scheduled outdoor warning siren test is canceled due to a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service. Although originally planned as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, BCOEM opted to cancel the test out of an abundance of caution. The next scheduled siren test will take place on April 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. DB646BA4-77CA-4CE4-9364-636AAD7A1D20 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:30:34 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250304.asp The National Weather Service and the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency have designated March 3-7, 2025, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. BCOEM will take part in the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill at 11:00 a.m. on March 5, weather permitting. During this drill, NOAA Weather Radios will be activated, and Boone County's outdoor warning sirens will sound. 5413FE75-B0C2-405D-9E94-5C311D3B5B47 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:06:45 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250210.asp Boone County Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission will hold public hearings in February and March regarding the proposed draft of the Boone County Master Plan. These public hearings will offer residents additional opportunities to submit their comments regarding the Master Plan before the draft is finalized for presentation to the Boone County Commission. 58D1DEB3-8170-42BA-99D1-B6AD3847B8B1 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:33:20 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250205.asp The Boone County Commission is excited to announce the position opening for the Director of the Boone County Public Safety Childcare Center. Applications will be accepted through March 2, 2025. The job posting may be found at https://www.boonemo.gov/pscc/. B1CD17BF-19A4-4413-9DCE-3280B5FF55E5 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:48:18 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250203.asp Boone County Recorder of Deeds Bob Nolte is cautioning citizens about a concerning trend involving mailed solicitations titled "Recorded Deed Notice." These notices, while designed to appear official, are not affiliated with Boone County Government and attempt to mislead recipients into paying over $120 for publicly available information. 77C75351-ADE2-4EB2-8796-BF1B8331B552 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:22:41 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250107.asp The Boone County Children's Services Board (BCCSB) has approved a total of $9,171,811.57 in funding for 50 proposals across 40 organizations. This funding will support initiatives aimed at promoting the well-being of children, youth, and families in Boone County. 2007284A-B6DE-497B-9F63-A2EE57D77F41 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:08:47 GMT https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/press-releases/20250105.asp Due to additional snow accumulation expected and deteriorating driving conditions, non-essential Boone County Government offices and departments will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. The 13th Circuit Court will also be closed at that time. All meetings previously scheduled to occur at Boone County buildings have been cancelled. B87E7B57-348A-44D6-984E-A39EDE597116 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:50:09 GMT