Southwest Missouri Council of Governments

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Southwest Missouri Council of Governments The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) is an association of local governments in a 10-county region. What is the SMCOG?

Through SMCOG, communities have access to planning services, resources, and facilities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) is an association of local governments in the ten-county area of southwest Missouri. For many communities in the southwest Missouri region, the need for planning services is great since many towns and counties do not have professional planning resources, yet are facing many significant development issues. Through membership in SMCOG, such communities have access to professional services and facilities that would otherwise be unavailable. Established in May of 1989, SMCOG offers a unique set of programs at the local and regional level, serving the ten southwest Missouri counties in the Springfield area. These include Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster counties. SMCOG is one of 17 active regional planning organizations throughout Missouri. SMCOG and Missouri State University: A Partnership for Community Betterment

SMCOG is administered and operated through the Center for Resource Planning and Management at Missouri State University. SMCOG is the only regional council in Missouri affiliated with a university. Through this unique partnership, SMCOG has access to a wide variety of resources and technical assistance at the university. SMCOG's interaction with Southwest Missouri's local governments enhances Missouri State's Public Affairs Mission. SMCOG operates under a variety of funding sources from the local, state and federal levels. Local revenues are derived from membership fees and charges for extra or special services such as local planning, grant administration, or technical contracts. SMCOG Membership

Membership is available to each governmental unit within the SMCOG service area, as well as to civic or development organizations, educational or charitable institutions, public or quasi-public bodies, or other recognized entities. By establishing formal contact and information sharing through this organization, local communities and the resource providers in the region strengthen their networking ties.

10/16/2026
🎬 Five SMCOG communities are in the running for Missouri Humanities’ 2027 Small Town Showcase!The five communities selec...
10/12/2026

🎬 Five SMCOG communities are in the running for Missouri Humanities’ 2027 Small Town Showcase!

The five communities selected statewide will each be featured in a podcast and film documentary highlighting what makes their town special.

We’re excited to see five communities from the SMCOG region on the ballot:

📍 Cassville
📍 Crane
📍 Hollister
📍 Marshfield
📍 Washburn

Voting is open through 5:00 p.m. on December 1, and you can vote as many times as you’d like.

Show some love for Southwest Missouri and cast your vote here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8M4MPIewBhjMp3MmSHv4FrcQ6FJHLDuA7E69l-dC1_Vm8A/viewform

10/08/2026

The City of Crane was nominated thru the Missouri Humanities Small Town Showcase. The five communities with the most votes will be featured communities in 2027. If we win, Crane will work with Missouri Humanities to produce a film and podcast about Crane. All humans can vote as many times as they'd like. Vote at the live google form below beginning today, Wednesday, October 7th at 9am and before December 1, 2026 at 5pm. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8M4MPIewBhjMp3MmSHv4FrcQ6FJHLDuA7E69l-dC1_Vm8A/viewform?usp=preview

We want to see you at our open house on Wednesday, September 23!Please drop by and learn more about the Regional Transpo...
09/22/2026

We want to see you at our open house on Wednesday, September 23!
Please drop by and learn more about the Regional Transportation Safety plan and get questions answered. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://wilsonco.mysocialpinpoint.com/smcog

SMCOG covers ten counties with 18,035 roadway miles! That’s enough miles to cross the contiguous United States around 6....
08/31/2026

SMCOG covers ten counties with 18,035 roadway miles! That’s enough miles to cross the contiguous United States around 6.5 times. 🤯
Give us your feedback on transportation safety concerns using our interactive map:
https://wilsonco.mysocialpinpoint.com/smcog

08/28/2026

👋Last Chance!👋 Highlandville, MO Comprehensive Plan Survey: whether you are a resident, student, property owner, stakeholder, developer, business owner, or commuter, your input is needed! The Survey closes September 1st and only takes about 15 minutes to complete!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E9s59bAuCr

Come "turnip" for safety with us at the Greater Polk County Farmers Market, Saturday, August 15 from 8 AM to 12 PM!Submi...
08/12/2026

Come "turnip" for safety with us at the Greater Polk County Farmers Market, Saturday, August 15 from 8 AM to 12 PM!
Submit transportation safety concerns throughout the region on our interactive map:
https://wilsonco.mysocialpinpoint.com/smcog

Address

Blunt Hall 122, 901 S. National Avenue
Springfield, MO
65897

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+14178366900

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