Boone County Press Room
Boone County Office of Emergency Management Offers Faithful Readiness Workshop
Summary
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the American Red Cross and other agencies to offer a free Faithful Readiness Workshop on October 7, 2026. This workshop is intended for participants and representatives from faith-based communities to learn about trends in threats and hazards faced by houses of worship as well as how they can help respond in the event their faith community is impacted by disasters.
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Boone County Community Services Department Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Community Impact and Investments
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The Boone County Community Services Department (BCCSD) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting how public investments supported services for children, youth, and families and strengthened systems of support throughout Boone County.
Boone County Joint Communications Announces Temporary Text-to-911 Service Interruption Planned During Next Generation 911 Transition
Summary
As part of Boone County Joint Communications' transition to the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet), Text-to-911 service will be temporarily unavailable beginning August 5, 2026. Text-to-911 service is expected to be restored on September 1, 2026, following completion of the transition.
Nomination Period Open for the Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award
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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 6th annual Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award.
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Boone County Children's Services Board Adopts Funding Priorities and Long-Term Funding Strategy
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The Boone County Children's Services Board (BCCSB) has approved new funding priorities and a long-term funding strategy that will guide future investments through the Boone County Children's Services Fund (CSF), beginning with the 2027 Open Request for Proposal (RFP).
Boone County Commission to Consider Addition of 15-Year Sunset to Prop L Ballot Issue
Summary
On Thursday, July 9, the Boone County Commission will consider a proposal regarding the addition of a 15-year sunset to the 3/8 cent Prop L sales tax enhancement that will appear on the November 3 ballot to fund the construction of a new Boone County Jail.
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Boone County and City of Columbia Housing Study Earns National Association of Counties 2026 Achievement Award
Summary
The release and ongoing implementation of the Boone County and City of Columbia Housing Study has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). This award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Residents Reminded When to Call 911
Summary
Boone County Joint Communications is prepared for a spike in calls on the Fourth of July holiday. Residents are reminded to call 911 for emergencies only and to call the non-emergency numbers 311 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 Awards Contract to Support Reentry Services for Individuals Released from Boone County Jail
Summary
Boone County has awarded a contract to in2Action to provide a Peer Navigator program designed to support justice-involved individuals being released from the Boone County Jail as they transition back into the community.
Boone County Radio Grant Program Kicks Off with First Agreements
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The first cooperative agreements between Boone County and local public safety agencies for the Boone County Radio Grant Program have been signed. The Columbia Police Department, the Columbia Fire Department, the Hallsville Police Department, the Centralia Fire Department, and the Centralia Police Department are the first agencies to sign for the grant program that will provide funding assistance for the end-user equipment needed for the county's new Public Safety Radio System.
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