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Fitch Affirms Boone Hospital Center's (Missouri) Revs at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:24:00 -0800

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A' rating on approximately $117 million of Boone County, Missouri hospital revenue and refunding bonds, series 2008, 2004, and 2002, issued on behal

Law enforcement warns of home improvement scams
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:07:22 -0800

Local law enforcement officials hope to repeat last year’s success of deterring scammers from Boone County by getting ahead of their game.

SHOW ME THE RECORDS: Economic indicators for Columbia, Boone County and Missouri
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:26:04 -0800

Each week, the Missourian highlights a government record that is available to the public. Open records help people keep government in check and help them better understand how government affects their lives. For a complete list of Show Me the Records, go to columbiamissourian.com/records . The records: Economic indicators for Columbia, Boone County and Missouri, including unemployment rates ...

Missouri Equine Industry Brought Together at Boone County Fairgrounds
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:27:10 -0800

COLUMBIA- This weekend at the Boone County Fairgrounds, the Missouri Equine Council hosted its annual celebration and fundraiser. Entertainers, vendors, and speakers came to the fairgrounds to educate on the equine industry.

Copenhaver, Jones focus on Boone County House districts
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:05:12 -0800

Political futures became clearer for two Boone County-based legislative districts Tuesday when Nancy Copenhaver of Moberly decided to focus on a House race and Rep. Caleb Jones, R-California, said he would, as expected, file for another term in the 50th House District.

Three people file for seats on Boone County fire board
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:44:10 -0800

COLUMBIA — Voters will have three candidates to choose from when they vote April 3 in the Boone County Fire Protection District board election. Current board members Shelly Dometrorch and Phyllis Fugit are running for re-election, while Don Farris will be running for the second time for the board since 2006.  Farris, 73, lost to Dometrorch when Myrtle Rapp left the board, vacating a seat. Farris ...

Snow closes schools and creates dangerous commute in Boone County
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:30:58 -0800

Boone County Officials said most drivers did a good job of slowing down and allowing more time to get to their destinations this morning.

United Way mission change cuts funding for older-adults programs
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:11:04 -0800

COLUMBIA – A major overhaul of the United Way's mission could leave some Columbia agencies scrambling to fund programs for older adults. The Heart of Missouri United Way board of directors voted Wednesday to adopt a new strategy called ‘Community Impact’ which focuses heavily on youth and education. This shift could result in the cutting of funds of local agencies that serve older adults, in ...

Boone County Crash Kills Teen Driver
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:27:10 -0800

BOONE COUNTY - The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a Columbia teenager died early Sunday as the result of a one-car accident on Route Z north of St. Charles Road. The patrol reported that 19-year-old Kameron C. Gwin of Columbia died when the car he was driving left the road and hit a tree.

150 YEARS AGO: Three University of Missouri curators removed for refusal to sign loyalty oath
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:05:58 -0800

COLUMBIA — A purge of the University of Missouri Board of Curators displaced three Boone County members, who were replaced with reliable Unionists.