tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57264701063333659002011-08-01T20:25:00.105-05:00This is the official blog of the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments. We are a planning agency that serves Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth Counties in northwest Missouri!Tye Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941639426791024292noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-84956399610384108562010-10-19T13:28:00.003-05:002010-10-19T13:50:11.196-05:00

If you are associated with a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, you should check into IRS Form 990-N. Your organization may be required to file this document or face loss 0f status.The IRS site is: http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html.By clicking on "here" in the box titled "How to File", you will be taken to a place where you can try to register as a new user. You'll

Arnie Kreekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07294629346337604715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-31976333389169220052010-05-26T13:31:00.000-05:002010-05-26T13:31:44.563-05:00

On May 18, 2010, the Northwest Missouri Workforce Investment Board awarded contracts for the Next Generation Career Center (NGCC) program.  The NGCC, which brings together the Adult and Dislocated Worker components of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), is a new model being rolled out across Missouri's WIB regions in an effort to not only standardize workforce programs, but also increase

Tye Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941639426791024292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-6632519917650942472010-05-10T12:00:00.007-05:002010-05-10T12:08:15.484-05:00

The proposed five-year transportation improvement program for 2011-2015 was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission on Friday, May 6, 2010. The Statewide Transportation Program (STIP) provides a list of projects in each MoDOT district scheduled to be completed. Atchison, Holt, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth Counties have projects on the STIP which include Safe and Sound

Dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-71623680109359999042010-05-06T08:20:00.005-05:002010-05-06T08:50:57.855-05:00

Area second, third, and fourth graders from northwest Missouri descended on Northwest Missouri State University on Tuesday, May 4th for a fun-filled, interactive program that focused on recycling and protecting the environment. Students were able to take campus tours and learn more about the university’s sustainability initiatives at the Pellet and Power Plant, as well as explore the state’s

Denisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864392867480501817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-30102561991395154422010-04-30T10:56:00.000-05:002010-04-30T10:56:10.944-05:00

The U.S. Census Bureau and Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) have released the 2009 population estimates for Missouri's counties. Unfortunately, the estimates continue to show population decline in the region. Not surprisingly, the counties surrounding the Missouri's urban centers are experiencing the most growth (see map).  Hopefully the full 2010 Census count will show

Tye Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941639426791024292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-10279019692737915982010-04-29T09:17:00.002-05:002010-04-29T09:17:04.675-05:00

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Tye Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941639426791024292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-6743691428608600312010-04-28T16:36:00.000-05:002010-04-28T16:36:57.023-05:00

Congratulations to the City of Maryville for receiving a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for downtown revitalization.  The $181,000 grant will enable the city to finish improvements to the downtown business district, including new streets, sidewalks, lighting, and underground infrastructure.  Arnie Kreek, Economic Development Planner for the Regional Council, prepared the grant

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The White House has published a new report on "Strengthening the Rural Economy".  What do you think? View Report.

Tye Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941639426791024292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-53600853150825380502010-04-28T16:23:00.000-05:002010-04-28T16:23:52.586-05:00

Staff members at the Regional Council are putting the finishing touches on five Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, due May 1st.  These "Other Public Needs" projects are as follows: City of Burlington Junction, Streets and Drainage City of Elmo, Drainage Nodaway County, Courthouse ADA Elevator City of Tarkio, Storm Sewer City of Watson, Streets and Drainage The CDBG program is

Tye Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941639426791024292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726470106333365900.post-61576800654856806302010-04-22T11:26:00.000-05:002010-04-22T11:26:15.781-05:00

Greetings!  This is the first post on the brand new Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments' COG BLOG!  This is our attempt to catapult into the 21st century and use "new media" to augment our message.  Most importantly, we want to use this blog to help keep our partners aware of what's happening in northwest Missouri, and make sure our member governments are aware of any new

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