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Dec 05, 2023

Meet the Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson

Scott graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1987 and began his practice with his wife Pam and father in law Dr. Larry Jones. After 33 years of dentistry, he sold his practice and retired. Three years after retirement Scott made the decision to serve his communit

Nov 09, 2023

Meet the Buchanan County Western District Commissioner Ron Hook

Meet the Buchanan County Western District Commissioner Ron Hook.
Ron graduated high school from Benton High School and went on to attend Missouri Western State University studying business marketing. Before becoming a commissioner, he worked at AT&T for 19 y

Nov 08, 2023

Tax Bills Mailed

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Sep 27, 2023

Commissions' Statement Regarding Senate Bill 190

Buchanan County Commission Statement on the Homestead Tax Credit (Senate Bill 190)
The Commission has reviewed Senate Bill 190's language with assistance from the County Assessor, Collector, attorneys and professional organizations. Significant ambiguities exist as

Jun 23, 2023

COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION ON ROOF AND DOME

The Buchanan County Courthouse roof replacement project is set to begin on Monday, June 26, 2023. The local contractor, Ambrozi Contracting, will begin setting up a perimeter fence and scaffolding and then start tearing off the existing slate tile near the dome. Ther

May 01, 2023

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES & ELECTRONICS COLLECTION

Household hazardous waste collection & storage as well as electronics collection is available in Buchanan County. The facility only accepts materials during business hours. Hours of operation are the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 8 am - Noon (May - Oct). Located a