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About Howard County, Missouri
Howard County is located in the central part of Missouri and is part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area. The county seat is Fayette. The County was organized on January 29, 1816.
The county is governed by a three-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and other county officials.
The county is served by the Fayette R-III School District, which includes Fayette High School.
The economy of Howard County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several factories located in the area.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Finger Lakes State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
The county is governed by a three-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and other county officials.
The county is served by the Fayette R-III School District, which includes Fayette High School.
The economy of Howard County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several factories located in the area.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Finger Lakes State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Howard County Public Records
Howard County Circuit Clerk
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Howard County Directory
Index of Howard's services and resources
Howard County Death and Birth Records
Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records.
Howard County Taxes Online
Contact information and location for Howard County tax collector
Howard County Archives
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Central Methodist University
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University of Missouri Extension Howard County
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The Fayette Advertiser and the Democrat Leader
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Howard County Public Library
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Howard County Health Department
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Howard County Health Programs and Services
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Howard County Social Services
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Howard County Voter Information Lookup
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Howard County Sheriff's Office
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Howard County Sex Offender Search
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Howard County Fire Departments
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Howard County Police Departments
List of 911 for all areas of Howard County
Howard County Census
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Howard County Courts
The Howard County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over civil cases with a value of more than $25,000, criminal cases, and appeals from lower courts. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, and mental health cases.
Howard County Circuit Clerk
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Howard County Case Search
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Howard County Judicial Circuit 14
Court and administrative information for judicial circuit 14
Judges of the Western Appellate District
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Armstrong Municipal Division
Fayette Municipal Division Glasgow Municipal Division New Franklin Municipal Division
Court Staff
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Western District Clerk's Office
Clerk of Court of Western Appellate Division
Howard County Jury Service
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Howard County Domestic Violence Information
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Howard County Local Resources and Services
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Court Forms
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Howard County Court of Appeals Western District
Intermediate appellate court for Howard County