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American Outdoor Brands Corporation splitting into two private companies.

American Outdoor Brands splits into two, amending lease with Boone County

January 14, 2020 12:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

American Outdoor Brands, which has a location in Boone County, is amending its lease with the county.

Boone County leaders sign refugee resettlement consent letter

January 2, 2020 12:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Boone County Commission on Thursday plans to sign a letter allowing refugees to resettle in Boone County.

City council members react to city getting Boone County Fairgrounds

December 11, 2019 6:32 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia could soon take over the Boone County Fairgrounds. City Council and the Boone County Commission need to approve a deal where the county will give the fairgrounds to the city in a deed. Several city council members have voiced their support for the deal, saying the recreation complex

Boone County plans to transfer fairgrounds to city of Columbia

December 5, 2019 2:10 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia could take over ownership of the Central Missouri Events Center, formerly known as the Boone County Fairgrounds, under an agreement unveiled Thursday at a joint news conference. City and county leaders gathered at City Hall to announce the transfer of ownership of 135.9 acres to the city, according

Opposition feels concerns weren’t heard after Boone County Commission approves MidwayUSA rezoning

December 4, 2019 4:32 PM Connor Hirsch

After a couple of hours of public comment Tuesday night, the Boone County Commission voted 2-1 to approve a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility.

Boone commission holds public hearing on possible tax increase

December 3, 2019 4:58 PM Barry Mangold

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Residents of Boone County had an opportunity to comment on a proposed tax increase for the 2020 budget. The county commission held a public hearing on the 2020 budget at its Monday meeting, which started at 7 p.m. in the county government center at 801 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.

Boone County Commission approves MidwayUSA rezoning request despite some opposition

December 3, 2019 11:15 AM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Boone County Commission approved a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility after a couple of hours of public comment Tuesday night. The proposal passed in a 2-1 vote, with Northern Boone County Commissioner Janet Thompson opposing. ORIGINAL: The Boone County Commission is expected to vote Tuesday on whether

MidwayUSA appeals county planning and zoning ruling

November 26, 2019 6:36 PM Alec Pettus

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MidwayUSA company officials appealed a decision from the Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone land for a new facility. The request was denied Thursday after commissioners said the new headquarters could change the character of the neighborhood. The proposed facility would be at the intersection of Highway 40 and Route

Boone County Commission approves controversial development plan west of Columbia

October 29, 2019 4:20 PM Lucas Geisler

UPDATE, 10:36 p.m.: The commission unanimously approved the development, saying it had no choice but to do so. The commission voted in July to approve to rezoning request of the land, and required the developer to come up with a review plan for their consideration. The county’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved that plan, making

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