Boone County Press Room
Boone County Community Services Department Releases 2023 Annual Report
Summary
The Boone County Community Services Department is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth overview of the department's projects, the significant impact of the Boone County Children's Services Fund, and a detailed report on the programs funded throughout the year.
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Boone County Outdoor Warning Siren System (Updated)
Summary
A programming issue prevented certain sirens in Northern Boone County from being activated. This issue has been corrected.
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Boone County Outdoor Warning Siren System
Summary
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) has received reports that the outdoor warning sirens did not sound when activated last night in parts of Northern Boone County, including the Hallsville and Centralia areas.
Boone County Commission Accepting Applications for Appointment to Daniel Boone Regional Library Board
Summary
The Boone County Commission is accepting applications for appointment to the Daniel Boone Regional Library Board. The appointee’s three-year term will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
Visit the Boone County Government Website to Learn About the Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program
Summary
A real estate property tax credit program is now available to eligible Boone County taxpayers on their primary residence. Please visit www.ShowMeBoone.com and click the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program link at the top of the page for additional information, including frequently asked questions.
Boone County Commission Appoints Christie Davis as New Director of Joint Communications
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The Boone County Commission is pleased to announce Christie Davis has been appointed as Director of Joint Communications (9-1-1), effective Monday, June 10, 2024. Christie comes to Boone County having served as the Executive Director of the Sumner County Emergency Communications Center in Sumner County, Tennessee.
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Boone County Commission Adopts Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program Policy
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On Thursday, the Boone County Commission voted to approve the Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program, days after the Missouri General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 756, which provided clarity and some of the necessary statutory cleanup sought by counties in order to successfully implement the program. The Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program was established in response to enabling legislation from the Missouri General Assembly and voter approval of Boone County Proposition 1 on April 2, 2024.
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Boone County Children's Services Board Announces $10 Million Open Request for Proposal to Support Children, Youth, and Families
Summary
The Boone County Children's Services Board (BCCSB) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Open Request for Proposal (RFP), offering $10 million in funding to support programs that promote the well-being of children and youth and strengthen families. Applications for funding will be considered from nonprofits or governmental entities if the proposed program provides services to children, youth (nineteen years of age or less), and/or their families in areas fundable pursuant to statute.
Tornado Siren Malfunction Update
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On Thursday afternoon, an outdoor warning siren located in the 5400 block of North Highway 763 had a technical malfunction that caused it to repeatedly activate without warning. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) engaged its siren contractor and the Boone County Joint Communications radio technician team to expeditiously remove that siren from service.
Boone County Commission Announces Recipients of Final Round of ARPA Funding
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The Boone County Commission is pleased to announce the recipients of the final round of Boone County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Following a rigorous review process, the Commission is awarding approximately $6.6 million to 19 organizations across Boone County. The list of awardees can be found in the press release.
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Boone County Commission to Hold Additional Public Hearings Regarding Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program
Summary
With voter approval of Proposition 1 on April 2, the Boone County Commission will hold four (4) public hearings regarding the senior citizen tax relief program.