About Owensboro
Owensboro (pop.54,312) is located in Daviess County (pop.92,540) along the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Home of Brescia University, Daymar College, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro Community and Technical College, and an extended campus of Western Kentucky University.
Diverse economy features the following leading employers: Owensboro Medical Health System; Owensboro and Daviess County Public Schools; Field Packing; Toyotetsu; Unilever; Swedish Match; Kimberly-Clark; Dana OMICO; and MPD.
City government: Mayor and Commissioners (part-time) and City Manager (part-time). County government: Judge-Executive and Commissioners (full-time).
Amenities include: RiverPark Center (performing arts); Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; Owensboro Museum of Science and History; International Bluegrass Music Museum; convention center; sports; festivals.