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Boone County Council on Aging director foresaw pain of United Way shift
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:07:27 -0800
When Jessica Macy voted with fellow Heart of Missouri United Way board members to adopt a new “Community Impact” funding model, she knew the decision, reached by a unanimous vote, could have a potentially crippling effect on Boone County Council on Aging.
Boone County Family Resources relies on network to serve clients' needs
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:20:21 -0800
Editor's note: This is one of four stories on Boone County Family Resources. The other installments include a look at the agency's growth and need for expansion and how the agency has helped Max Lewis and Isaac Pasley . COLUMBIA — Susan Thompson knows firsthand how the families of people with disabilities benefit from community support. Thompson, a case manager for Boone County Family Resources ...
Copenhaver, Jones focus on Boone County House districts
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:04:28 -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.
Man acquitted in Columbia slaying
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:58:10 -0800
A jury has acquitted a 28-year-old Columbia man in the shooting death of a Missouri football player's cousin.
Internet chats lead to arrest of suspect
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:04:37 -0800
A 23-year-old Minnesota man was arrested last week on suspicion of attempted sexual misconduct as a result of a Boone County investigation.
SHOW ME THE RECORDS: Economic indicators for Columbia, Boone County and Missouri
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:25:09 -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 ...
Snow closes schools and creates dangerous commute in Boone County
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:30:36 -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.
Minnesota man charged in Missouri sex crime
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:25:53 -0800
A Cannon Falls, Minn. Man was arrested on a Boone County cyber crimes warrant on Wednesday.
DocX Faces Foreclosure Fraud Charges in Missouri
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:31:45 -0800
The charges against DocX, which provided home foreclosure services to lenders across the nation, are one of the few criminal actions to follow reports of widespread improprieties against homeowners.
Three people file for seats on Boone County fire board
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:49:15 -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 ...