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Boone County is weighing a $36 million sale of Boone Hospital property to an unnamed buyer

If you follow Boone Hospital, today's Boone County Commission meeting matters. Documents previewing the meeting show commissioners are considering selling hospital property for $36 million to "Organization B."

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The proposed Boone Hospital property sale by the numbers

$36 million
proposed price for the hospital property
2
buyers interested, neither named publicly
$600,000
to end the cooperative agreement with the trustees

Source: ABC17NEWS

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MizzouMizzou has asked the SEC for a formal review of the officiating in its loss to TexasStill stewing over Saturday? Mizzou Athletics announced Monday that it has asked the SEC for a formal review of the officiating in the 34-20 loss to Texas. The focus is one third-quarter drive that ended in a game-tying Texas touchdown. It included a pass interference call the TV broadcast deemed questionable and an incomplete pass by Arch Manning that was overturned and ruled a fumble.Today’s editionRead Mizzou FootballTexas outscores Mizzou 14-0 in the fourth quarter to win 34-20 at Faurot FieldIf you missed it, No. 18 Missouri lost 34-20 to No. 7 Texas on Saturday at Faurot Field, in the programs' first SEC meeting. The game was tied at 20 entering the fourth quarter. Then Texas took over.Monday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballDrinkwitz says a disputed fumble ruling didn't decide Mizzou's loss to TexasSeveral calls had fans upset after Saturday's game, and one stood out. With Mizzou leading 20-13 in the third quarter, an Arch Manning pass was ruled a fumble, good for an 18-yard gain for Texas on third-and-10. Three plays later, Manning hit Jermaine Bishop for a 25-yard touchdown to tie it.Monday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballTexas rallies past Mizzou 34-20 after a disputed replay call in ColumbiaTexas rallied past Missouri 34-20 on Saturday in Columbia. The Longhorns (7-2, 4-2 SEC) were tied 20-20 after three quarters, then scored 14 unanswered in the fourth. Arch Manning threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead pass to Raleek Brown with 5:03 left. The Tigers fall to 6-3.Sunday’s editionRead SchoolsColumbia's school board will consider a $260 million bond issue for the April ballot on MondayIf you care about Columbia's school buildings, Monday matters. The Columbia School Board will consider Monday whether a $260 million bond issue goes on the April ballot. It would help fund the first five years of Columbia Public Schools' 10-year facilities plan.Sunday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballNo. 18 Mizzou hosts No. 7 Texas at 11 a.m. in a game with playoff stakesIf you're headed to Faurot Field, or watching on ESPN, today's game is a big one. AP says it could be described as a de facto playoff elimination game: Texas and Missouri are both 6-2 and 3-2 in the SEC, a game back of the SEC lead. The Tigers were 18th in the first College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday, and Texas was seventh.Saturday’s editionRead

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  • School bondsThe Columbia School Board is weighing two bond plans to pay for building maintenance under the district's Facilities Master Plan, which the district projects will need about $485 million over 10 years.

    The Columbia School Board is weighing two bond plans to pay for building maintenance under the district's Facilities Master Plan, which the district projects will need about $485 million over 10 years. One would put $150 million on the April 2027 ballot and $110 million each in April 2030 and April 2033. The other would combine the first two into $260 million in April 2027 and put $110 million on the April 2033 ballot. Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur said other payment options could still be on the table.

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

  • UM budgetUM System President Mun Choi warned faculty and staff in an email that cuts could come as the state works to balance its budget.

    UM System President Mun Choi warned faculty and staff in an email that cuts could come as the state works to balance its budget. He cited reductions in indirect cost returns, reductions for sponsored project expenditures and uncertainty in the state budget.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC17NEWS

  • SEC scheduleThe SEC will no longer hold a football championship game beginning next season, and neither will the other Power Four conferences.

    The SEC will no longer hold a football championship game beginning next season, and neither will the other Power Four conferences. That makes this the final year the Tigers can claim an SEC championship. Mizzou plays Georgia on Sat., Nov. 14, at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, and Kentucky on Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network.

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

  • Men's hoopsFreshman guard Jason Crowe Jr. scored 34 points Monday night in Mizzou's 96-58 win over SIU-Edwardsville, adding four assists.

    Freshman guard Jason Crowe Jr. scored 34 points Monday night in Mizzou's 96-58 win over SIU-Edwardsville, adding four assists. The 34 set a Mizzou freshman scoring record. It was a bounce-back for the Tigers after their loss to SLU at the Enterprise Center.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: ABC17NEWS, STLtoday.com

  • Women's hoopsMizzou women's basketball beat Tennessee Tech 106-59 Monday to stay 3-0, the first Harper-led MU team to top 100 points.

    Mizzou women's basketball beat Tennessee Tech 106-59 Monday to stay 3-0, the first Harper-led MU team to top 100 points. The 106 points are the most for the team in the Kellie Harper era and since 2024. Grace Slaughter scored 25, and six Tigers reached double figures. The 11 a.m. tip was a Field Trip Day game, and KRCG reported thousands of elementary students attended. UT Martin visits Thursday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: ABC17NEWS, KRCG, Jefferson City News Tribune

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Daily Columbiato me · Tues., Nov. 106:00 a.m.

Boone Hospital sale goes to the county commission; Mizzou wants an SEC review

Plus, Mizzou asks the SEC to review the Texas officiating and the school board weighs bond plans.

The TLDR

  1. Boone County weighs a $36 million Boone Hospital property sale
  2. Mizzou asks the SEC to review officiating in the Texas loss
  3. Columbia school board weighs two bond plans for buildings
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