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Introduction to Neighboring 101 - 2023

Event date: Jan. 19, 2023 - Dec. 21, 2023

Being an active and engaged neighboring can help people, organizations, and communities to expand participation while respecting differences and embracing the diversity that makes communities vibrant places to live, work, and play. In these monthly ...

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Show-Me MO Success podcast: Broadband access for Missouri communities

Published: Monday, April 10, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Communities that struggle with broadband connectivity are at a disadvantage. The University of Missouri System has resources such as the Digitally Connected Communities Guide to help areas in Missouri gain better broadband ...

More Missouri workers commuting to jobs outside their counties

Published: Friday, March 18, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – While the past two years have fueled growth in remote work, most workers in Missouri still commute to their jobs. And some are opting for longer commutes: A new report from University of Missouri Extension shows that more workers in ...

Placemaking and Jobs

Published: Thursday, May 13, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The availability of good jobs is critical for attracting new residents to a community, encouraging former residents to return and convincing current residents to stay. But jobs alone are not enough anymore. Creating a vibrant ...

Positive approaches to negativity on social media

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Putting your community in the social media limelight brings the risk of receiving occasional negative comments. You might be thinking, “Won’t negative comments turn other potential customers away?”Not necessarily, says ...

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Decision-Making Techniques for Community Groups

Publication date: March 31, 2022

Reviewed by Sarah Hultine MassengaleCommunity Economic DevelopmentJohanna Reed Adams, Charles M. St. Clair and William E. RobertsonDepartment of Community DevelopmentCommunity groups often have a problem coming to a decision about projects to ...

Broadband Technologies: A Primer on Access and Solutions

Publication date: June 1, 2021

Sarah A. LowExceed Director and Associate ProfessorCatherine IsleyExceed Graduate Research AssistantAlan SpellExceed Assistant Extension ProfessorMatt KuresCommunity Development Specialist, University of WisconsinTessa ConroyAssistant Professor, ...

Rules for Missouri Ambulance Districts

Publication date: July 1, 2020

Monte OlsenBased on similar works by John BallardBallard Local Government SeriesAcknowledgmentsThe purpose of this manual is to help ambulance district officials understand and comply with the state’s requirements. It is, first and foremost, the ...

Rules for Missouri Fire Protection Districts

Publication date: May 1, 2020

Monte OlsonBallard Local Government SeriesAcknowledgmentsThe purpose of this manual is to help fire protection district officials understand and comply with the state’s requirements. It is, first and foremost, the work of the late John Ballard. ...

Population Change and Fiscal Stress in Missouri’s Third Class Counties

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2019

Judith I. StallmanProfessor emeritus agricultural and applied economics and public affairsAustin SandersMaster’s student in agricultural and applied economicsExecutive summaryCounty government fiscal stress is defined as an increasing share of ...

Missouri’s Third Class County Budget Trend Analysis

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2019

Judith I. StallmannProfessor of Community Development ExtensionAgricultural and Applied Economics, Rural Sociology and Public AffairsJames RossiDepartment of Agricultural and Applied EconomicsA gift in honor of the contributions of Dr. Curtis ...

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Show-Me REDI

Feb. 6, 2023 - April 24, 2023

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Show-Me REDI will help prepare women in Missouri to take on public office through two tracks: one for those involved in appointed seats and one for those who want to run for an elected position, with the ability to opt in to both.

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Atchison County, Missouri — Broadband Expansion Economic Benefit Analysis (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in Atchison County, Missouri.

Bollinger County, Missouri — Broadband Expansion Economic Benefit Analysis (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in Bollinger County, Missouri.

Economic Benefits of Expanding Broadband in Northwest Missouri (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in three Northwest Missouri counties.

Economic Benefits of Expanding Broadband in Select Missouri Counties (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in three Missouri counties.

Executive Summary, Economic Benefits of Expanding Broadband in Northwest Missouri (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in three Missouri counties.

Executive Summary, Economic Benefits of Expanding Broadband in Select Missouri Counties (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in three Missouri counties.

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The Alianzas partnership enhances the ability of communities to collaborate with the growing immigrant Hispanic population.

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The Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) aids interested public and private parties in learning about and managing our resources.

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