Rumors have lingered for some time and, finally, a small sliver of truthful news.
In what could eventually become a major local story, the Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees reported late this week that they have purchased land for future development. This announcement fuels stories that have been circulating for quite some time.
The hospital's CEO Mikaela Kienitz indicates in a news release that "this is the logical next step as we plan for the future of the Boone County Hospital. We're purchasing this land as we plan for the future of our facilities and hospital campus. Boone County is growing, and healthcare is evolving. This land enables us to meet the needs of tomorrow's patients."
Earlier this year, the assignment of a land option along Highway 30 by the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation to the Boone County Hospital was approved. BCH is now exercising the option and purchasing the land.
So, its a very small start to what could eventually become a new site for Boone's major healthcare facilities. Some have wondered if Boone's two clinics, both the south side and north side facilities, would be included in this move......solidifying the entire health package into one grand plan.
The rumor mill continues with that small location hint "along Highway 30." Some have said, "across Highway 30, south of Bomgaars; others have said west of the Boone Speedway and others say further south along South Story. The only land amount we've heard mentioned is 40 acres.
So, the wide conjecture continues until future announcements.
The news release indicates the Board of Trustees have not made any decisions regarding how the land will be developed and they promise to issue more details about potential developments at a later date.
Exciting news for the Boone community. Personally, I, the Kornerman, hope to live long enough to see the promised progress, although it seems quite some distance away.
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