Boone County Journal

11/26/2025

This week's edition is out today. You can find the stories online at bocojo.com.

11/24/2025

Dozens gathered Nov. 15 at Hartburg resident Paul Lester Nichols' home to recognize and thank him for his service in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947.

Dozens of community members, family and friends gathered Saturday morning at Paul Nichols' Hartsburg home to honor him.

11/23/2025

Southern Boone hosted a discussion forum on the proposed four-day school week where board members answered community-submitted questions. Top concerns included childcare, longer days, teacher retention and recruitment. Cassidy Brown and Emma Clark walk through the key takeaways.

Read more here: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/boonecountyjournal/news/responding-to-community-questions-about-the-consideration-of-a-four-day-school-week-at-southern/article_84725e51-1011-4b07-8a05-92b3333d2022.html

11/22/2025

After 70 years of marriage, The Raitts still fall back on the principles that they first built their marriage upon: compromise, reliance and respect.

11/21/2025

Below is this week’s lineup of Boone County events. For additional information and a look at what’s ahead, visit our website: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/boonecountyjournal/calendar/

11/20/2025

It's time for the Holiday Lights Contest! Thanks to our sponsors for providing prizes this year. You can submit details about your decorations in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflN0b-jyyd5K7Co76hSjiLux53TpT6UwSQqy66BftkwAqCZA/viewform

11/19/2025

Your voice matters — scan the QR code or click the link below to participate in a study about Boone County citizens’ perspectives on their community.
https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9N7UyhWsJk1Dqei

11/19/2025

This week's edition is out. We celebrate a 70-year marriage and a World War II veteran in this week's issue. Check out stories online at bocojo.com.

11/19/2025

Following a vandalism incident over the weekend, Ashland officials are asking residents to call 311 to report vandalism.

The plea came after an Ashland City Park bathroom was vandalized over the weekend.

11/16/2025

With a a score of 95.9% on the Annual Performance Report, the Southern Boone School District ranked 10th in the state.

The district came 10th in the state for the highest total percentage of possible points earned during the review.

11/15/2025

Check out the list of events happening in Boone County this week. For a full list, visit our website https://www.columbiamissourian.com/boonecountyjournal/calendar/