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MU Extension outlines fall programs, hires and civic‑ambassador youth participation

Cole County Commission · August 18, 2026

Summary

MU Extension staff reported upcoming programs (Neighborhood Leadership Academy; 100 miles/100 days; Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28–Oct. 4; Cole County fall festival Sept. 12) and announced openings for a Cole County 4‑H youth specialist and an Osage County agricultural business specialist; teen Civic Ambassador Soren Staff introduced himself to the commission.

MU Extension staff briefed the Cole County Commission on outreach and hiring plans for the coming months and introduced youth Civic Ambassadors participating in civic engagement activities. Presenter Amanda Staff said the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (a 10‑week course) will run locally and highlighted a pilot daytime session; she also announced a community walk tied to a 100 miles/100 days initiative and Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28–Oct. 4.

Youth Civic Ambassador Soren Staff introduced himself: "I'm uh Soren Staff, and I'm a part of the Civic Engagement Ambassadors for Missouri Missouri 4‑H," and described statewide events such as 4‑H Day at the Capitol and the 4‑H State Teen Conference. Extension staff said they are hiring two positions: a Cole County‑based 4‑H youth specialist (master's level covering Cole, Callaway and Osage) and an Osage County agricultural business specialist, with recruitment information available on the extension website and Facebook.

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