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Ardent Health will buy Boone Health for $47 million after commissioners approve the sale

If you use Boone Health, here's what's changing. Tennessee-based Ardent Health agreed to buy it for $47 million in cash, and the Boone County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve the sale.

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The Boone Health deal by the numbers

$47 million
cash price for Boone Health
$200 million
Ardent's planned investment over 10 years
17
possible buyers Boone Health chose from
18 months
Boone Health spent looking for a partner

Source: KOMU 8

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Mizzou FootballMizzou takes its 34-20 loss on the road to face No. 1 Georgia at 2:30 p.m.If you're watching Mizzou today, kickoff at No. 1 Georgia is 2:30 p.m. in Athens, Ga. It's a bounce-back week against the toughest possible opponent. The Tigers led Texas 20-13 late in the third quarter before losing, and coach Eli Drinkwitz says: “We are not victims, and I will refuse to give into victim mentality.”Today’s editionRead Health CareBoone County commissioners approve the $47 million sale of Boone Health to Ardent HealthIf you or someone you know uses Boone Hospital Center, here's what's changing. The Boone County Commission voted 3-0 Thursday to approve the sale to Tennessee-based Ardent Health, a for-profit, publicly traded company. Boone Health will lose its nonprofit status, and Ardent is paying $47 million in cash, according to a news release from the two companies.Friday’s editionRead City HallBoone County commissioners are expected to vote Thursday on a Boone Hospital resolutionIf you follow the Boone Hospital story, Thursday is the day to watch. Boone County commissioners meet at 1:30 p.m. and are expected to vote on a resolution involving the potential sale of Boone Hospital Center. Boone Health leaders urged them this week to approve the deal.Thursday’s editionRead MizzouMizzou soccer hires Stanford's Paul Hart as its next head coachMizzou soccer didn't wait long. The Tigers announced Tuesday, Nov. 10 that Stanford associate head coach Paul Hart will lead the women's program starting in the 2027 season. He's the third head coach in program history.Thursday’s editionRead Boone HealthBoone County commissioners will vote Thursday on the Boone Health saleIf you work at Boone Health, or know someone who does, here's where the sale stands. Boone County commissioners heard the first reading Tuesday, and CEO Brady DuBois told them the new partner intends to keep the system's approximately 2,300 employees. The partner would pay $36 million to pay off bonds the trustees took out, and Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said the county won't see any of it.Wednesday’s editionRead Boone HealthBoone Health has picked a buyer after a search of nearly a year and a half, but hasn't said whoThe Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees has chosen a buyer, but you won't hear who until Thursday. Commissioners pressed hospital officials Tuesday on why the search stayed mostly confidential. "There'll be a decent amount of people who feel that they should have a voice in this process, in this decision as well," Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • City CouncilIf you care about the high-voltage electric transmission project in Ward 5, the full Columbia City Council will hear from residents Monday night, Nov.

    If you care about the high-voltage electric transmission project in Ward 5, the full Columbia City Council will hear from residents Monday night, Nov. 16 about the reinvigorated plan.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Daily Tribune

  • Flat BranchFlat Branch Pub & Brewing downtown has been sold to a group of employees after 32 years under the same ownership team.

    Flat Branch Pub & Brewing downtown has been sold to a group of employees after 32 years under the same ownership team. The four new owners, including general manager Paul Huesgen and chef Al Tyrer, have worked at the pub a combined 68 years. The management team bought the brewpub from its founders, and the owners plan to keep the menu and the house-brewed beer.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, KRCG, Columbia Daily Tribune

  • Prep footballThe Southern Boone Eagles are district champions for the first time in eight years after a 42-35 overtime win over Hallsville in Friday's Class 3 District 4 championship.

    The Southern Boone Eagles are district champions for the first time in eight years after a 42-35 overtime win over Hallsville in Friday's Class 3 District 4 championship. They led 21-7 at halftime before the game went to overtime tied at 35-35. Hallsville had beaten the Eagles 30-27 on Oct. 16, and Southern Boone moves on to the Class 3 quarterfinals next weekend.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Columbia Missourian, KRCG, KOMU 8

  • I-70 rampsThe westbound I-70 ramps at Providence Road reopened overnight Thursday, but the Providence Road bridge over the interstate remains closed.

    The westbound I-70 ramps at Providence Road reopened overnight Thursday, but the Providence Road bridge over the interstate remains closed. The westbound off-ramp closed in late May and the on-ramp in July, and the ramp from Providence to eastbound I-70 stays closed until a longer, safer merge point is determined. The work is part of MoDOT's Improve I-70 project.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, KRCG, ABC17NEWS

  • I-70 next weekDrivers on westbound I-70 should expect interruptions for three days next week between mile marker 115 at the Rocheport Bridge and mile marker 121 at Midway.

    Drivers on westbound I-70 should expect interruptions for three days next week between mile marker 115 at the Rocheport Bridge and mile marker 121 at Midway. Crews will add multiple layers of asphalt to account for elevation differences after adding an extra lane.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Missourian

  • Mexico, Mo.The future of a planned hospital in Mexico, Mo., is uncertain after the Boone Health sale.

    The future of a planned hospital in Mexico, Mo., is uncertain after the Boone Health sale. City Manager Bruce Slagle says Ardent Health told city officials that Mexico remains a “top regional priority.”

    Around Missouri · Today’s editionSource: ABC17NEWS

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  2. ABC17NEWS2 hours ago

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  3. KOMU 82 hours ago

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  7. KOMU 85 hours ago

    'This is the fun part': Salvation Army's Red Kettle season kicks off in Columbia

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  8. KRCG5 hours ago

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  9. KOMU 87 hours ago

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Daily Columbiato me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Ardent Health will buy Boone Health for $47 million

Plus, Mizzou travels to face No. 1 Georgia at 2:30 p.m. today.

The TLDR

  1. Ardent Health will buy Boone Health for $47 million
  2. Mizzou kicks off at No. 1 Georgia at 2:30 p.m.
  3. City Council hears residents on the Ward 5 power line Monday
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