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Caldwell County celebrates Missouri Good Neighbor Week
BRAYMER, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council in Caldwell County marked Missouri Good Neighbor Week by bringing residents together at a local high school football game and sharing information about MU Extension programs and services.
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Good Neighbor Week Ambassadors turn neighboring into action
A total of 94 Missourians registered to be Ambassadors in 2026. Three Ambassadors illustrate the range of ways people put neighboring into practice: Emma Alexander, Sabra Kovar and Carla L. Hudson.
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Independence leads among Missouri Good Neighbor Week projects
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A citywide effort in Independence that generated more than 650 documented direct engagements, removed at least 920 cubic yards of material and attracted more than $20,500 in community support is a leading example of how University of Missouri Extension put neighboring into action during Missouri Good Neighbor Week.
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Announcing Missouri’s most neighborly cities
Missourians reported 84,398 acts of neighboring during 2026, shattering the statewide goal of 50,000 and more than doubling the number reported during Missouri Good Neighbor Week in 2025.
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17 Missourians named state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2026
Honorees were selected from 78 nominations submitted as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026, celebrated Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
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Warren County marks Missouri Good Neighbor Week with service to seniors
For Missouri Good Neighbor Week, the Warren County Extension Council decided to create senior care bags filled with everyday essentials, including items such as toilet paper and dish soap, along with food items for seniors who may be experiencing food insecurity.
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Missouri’s Most Neighborly Neighborhoods announced for 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three Missouri neighborhoods where residents have turned everyday kindness, connection and cooperation into a way of life have been selected as the Missouri’s Most Neighborly Neighborhoods as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026.
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Mercer County youth artist receives statewide recognition through Show Me Art Month
PRINCETON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council in Mercer County recently recognized 15-year-old Princeton artist Hector Garcia as the recipient of the MU Extension 2026 Show Me Neighborhood Art Month Youth Art Award. The award was presented Aug. 15 during the Mercer County Ag Night Education Series.
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Six businesses named Most Neighborly as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Six Missouri businesses have been selected to receive the 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week Most Neighborly Business Award, which recognizes businesses that go beyond transactions to build trust, uplift people and strengthen their communities.
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Missouri Good Neighbor Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 4
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri again celebrates the power of everyday neighborliness when Missouri Good Neighbor Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 4, inviting Missouri residents to recognize the simple acts that make Missouri a better place to live.
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Show Me Neighborhood Art Month sees record participation
University of Missouri Extension has announced the winners of the 2026 Show Me Neighborhood Art Month, celebrating a record-breaking year that brought together artists, neighborhoods, businesses and communities across Missouri.
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100 Miles, 100 Days challenge begins June 16
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension invites Missourians to get moving this summer through the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge, a free program that encourages participants to stay active.
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Loneliness: A hidden health problem in Missouri
Loneliness is affecting the health and well-being of Missourians across all ages and communities. University of Missouri Extension and local partners are working to strengthen social connection through programs, volunteer opportunities and community engagement.
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A strong Missouri workforce starts with health
Missouri’s economy depends on people healthy enough to show up. When illness sidelines workers, communities lose productivity and opportunity. This underscores why it’s important to treat health as an economic issue for the state.
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Celebrating service to Missouri during National Volunteer Month
Whether through local organizations or simple acts of neighboring, volunteering creates connection, purpose and stronger communities across Missouri.
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Connecting a city through neighboring
In Excelsior Springs, a simple idea — neighbors getting to know one another — is reshaping a city. With support from University of Missouri Extension’s Engaged Neighbor Program, residents launched block parties, volunteer efforts and business collaborations that are building trust, boosting civic pride and strengthening community ties.
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MU Extension specialist available for commentary on documentary series ‘Neighbors’
With HBO’s new six-part documentary series “Neighbors” debuting Feb. 13, a nationally recognized University of Missouri Extension specialist and neighboring enthusiast is available to provide interviews and commentary for reporters and broadcasters as part of a larger discussion about what it means to be a good neighbor in the United States.
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20 Missourians named 2025 Most Engaged Neighbors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Twenty Missouri residents have been honored as the state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. These awards highlight everyday Missourians whose commitment to their neighborhoods strengthens community bonds and creates belonging.
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Neighboring lessons from voices across America
Voices from across America reflect on everyday neighborly acts—from greetings and gatherings to caring and uniting communities.
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SGF Kickball earns Best Neighborhood Program award at Neighborhoods USA Conference
Michael Brittian and Ed Goeke returned to Springfield from the 50th annual conference of Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) in Jacksonville, Fla., May 20-23, with the Best Neighborhood Program award in the Social Revitalization category. This year’s conference had 525 registered attendees from 36 states and featured workshops, speakers, tours, networking and an awards program.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
University of Missouri Extension has information and resources for individuals, families, caregivers and others.
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Missouri Good Neighbor Week documents more than 31K acts of neighboring
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The tally is in, and 31,129 acts of neighboring were documented this year as part of the fourth annual Missouri Good Neighbor Week, Sept. 28 – Oct. 4. The goal had been to reach 20,000 acts.
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“Missouri’s Most Engaged Neighbors” Announced as Part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week Awards
Celebrate 12 Missourians honored for exceptional neighborly engagement during Missouri Good Neighbor Week through statewide awards and community recognition.
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Best Acts of Neighboring Announced from Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2023
Missourians shared nearly 20,000 acts of kindness during Good Neighbor Week, celebrating community and connection statewide.
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Missouri Good Neighbor Week Gains Momentum in 2023, Blows Past Goal
Missourians reported nearly 20,000 acts of neighboring in 2023, celebrating community connections during Good Neighbor Week.