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Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

3/21/2026

 
Monday, March 23, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am             TAC - Transportation Advisory Board Meeting, Joplin
12:00 pm            Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Joplin
 
Tuesday March 24, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           Proposed Chicken Houses in Newton County
10:00 am          Neosho FFA Meeting, Neosho
 
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
9:00 am            Extreme Weather Safety, Health Department, Neosho
 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Public Safety Grant Meeting
10:30 am           Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 03-20-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

3/13/2026

 
Monday, March 16, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday March 17, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            CDC Oversight Meeting, Neosho
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Friday, March 20, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 03-13-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda - March 12, 2026

3/11/2026

 
Commission Agenda
Thursday, March 12, 2026
10.30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309
 
  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve Agenda 03/12/2026
  3. Approve Minutes 02/16/2026 to 03/06/26
  4. Old Business
    - Court Order 2026-04 Overbid Transfer Amendment
  5. New Business
    - Contract with Genasys and Emergency Management
    - 2026 Intergovernmental Agreements Road Districts
    - Neosho Arts Council – Recognition Detective Martin
  6. Accept printed reports for review
 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
​
Posted 03/11/26, 10:30am
(RSMo 610.020)

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

3/6/2026

 
Monday, March 9, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday March 10, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Newton County Management Meeting, Clerk’s Office
 
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00am             Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:30am           Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, March 13, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 03-06-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda - March 5, 2026

3/4/2026

 
Commission Agenda
Thursday, March 5, 2026
10.30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309
 
  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve Agenda 03/05/2026
  3. Approve Minutes 02/02/2026 to 02/13/2026, and Closed Session Minutes 02/19/2026 and 02/23/2026
  4. Old Business
    - Bid Award 2026-02 Culverts
    - Bid Award 2026-03 Concrete
    - Bid Award 2026-04 Seal Coat
    - Bid Award 2026-05 Road Aggregates
    - Bid Award 2026-06 Road Oil-MC
    - Bid Award 2026-07 Hot Mix
    - Bid Award 2026-08 Cold Mix
    - Bid Award 2026-09 Plant Mix
    - Bid Award 2026-10 Transportation
  5. New Business
    - Court Order 2026-03 Overbid Transfer
    - Court Order 2026-04 Overbid Transfer
    - 2014 Truck Transfer from Sheriff to Coroner
    - State Bid for Truck with 2000 gal Distributor
    - Genasys Contract Renewal with Emergency Management
  6. Accept printed reports for review
 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
Posted 03/04/26, 10:30am
(RSMo 610.020)

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

2/27/2026

 
Monday, March 2, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday March 3, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00am             Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:30am            Newton County Business Meeting
5:00 pm             Economic Security Meeting, Joplin
 
Friday, March 6, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 02-27-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

2/20/2026

 
Monday, February 23, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00am             Closed Special Meeting RSMo 610.021 (1)
10:00am           Special Meeting regarding Courthouse Heat and Air
 
Tuesday February 24, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:00 am            County Commissioner Training (CCAM), Osage Beach, MO
 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
8:00 am            County Commissioner Training (CCAM), Osage Beach, MO
 
Friday, February 27, 2026
8:00 am            County Commissioner Training (CCAM), Osage Beach, MO
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 02-20-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Closed Special Business Meeting

2/20/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold a Closed Special Meeting at 9:00am, Monday, February 23, 2026 per RSMo 610.021 (1) at Newton County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Office.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02/20/2026
9:00 am

Commission Special Meeting

2/19/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold a Special Meeting at 10:00 am, Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Commissioner’s Office.
 
  1. Roll Call.
  2. Appointment of Interim Commissioner District 2.
  3. Adjourn Meeting.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02-19-2026
9:50 am

Emergency Commission Special Meeting

2/18/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold an Emergency Special Meeting at 9:00 am, Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Commissioner’s Office.
 
  1. Roll Call.
  2. HR Interviews for Commissioner District 2 Open Position.
  3. Adjourn Meeting.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02-18-2026
1.30 pm

Closed Special Meeting

2/18/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold an Closed Special Meeting at 3:00pm, Thursday, February 19, 2026, per RSMo 610.021 (3) at Newton County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Office.
 
Agenda
  1. Roll Call
  2. HR Discussion
  3. Adjourn Meeting
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02/18/2026
1.30 pm

Commission Special Meeting

2/13/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold a Special Meeting at 9:00 am, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Commissioner’s Office.
 
  1. Roll Call.
  2. Bid Award 2026-12 Upfitting Police Vehicles.
  3. Bid Award 2026-13 Emergency Equipment for Police Vehicles.
  4. Adjourn Meeting.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02-13-2026
10:15 am

All Newton County Road Districts Meeting

2/13/2026

 
All Newton County Road Districts Meeting
​February 17, 2026, 10:00 am

40th Circuit Court Annex / Juvenile Building, Neosho
219 S. Washington Street, Neosho, MO 64850

AGENDA

1.    Welcome and Introductions2.    2026 Road Material Bid Sheet
3.    BRO Maps, District Maps
4.    CART Money / Sales Tax funding
5.    Records Detention
6.    Best Practices
7.    Open discussion and questions

Posted 02/12/2026
10:00am

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

2/13/2026

 
Monday, February 16, 2026
Office closed in observance of President’s Day
 
Tuesday February 17, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Special Business Meeting
10:00 am          Newton County Road Districts Meeting, Juvenile Building, Neosho
 
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,

                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Meeting
 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
11:00 am           Region M Meeting, Joplin
 
Friday, February 20, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 02-13-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda - February 12, 2026

2/11/2026

 
Commission Agenda
Thursday, February 12, 2026
10.30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309
 
  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve Agenda 02/12/2026
  3. Approve Minutes 01/05/2026 to 01/30/2026, and Closed Session Minutes 02/03/2026, 02/05/2026
  4. Old Business
    - Bid Award 2026-11 New Bridge Superstructure on Iris Road
  5. New Business
    - Bid Opening 2026-02 Culverts
    - Bid Opening 2026-03 Concrete
    - Bid Opening 2026-04 Seal Coat
    - Bid Opening 2026-05 Road Aggregates
    - Bid Opening 2026-06 Road Oil-MC
    - Bid Opening 2026-07 Hot Mix
    - Bid Opening 2026-08 Cold Mix
    - Bid Opening 2026-09 Plant Mix
    - Bid Opening 2026-10 Transportation
    - Bid Opening 2026-12 Upfitting Police Vehicles
    - Bid Opening 2026-13 Emergency Equipment for Police Vehicles
    - CDC ATT Contract
  6. Accept printed reports for review
 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
02/11/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Commission - Special Meeting

2/9/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold a Special Meeting at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Commissioner’s Office.
 
  1. Roll Call.
  2. Appointment of Interim Coroner
  3. Adjourn Meeting.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02-09-2026
9:15 am

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

2/6/2026

 
Monday, February 9, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday February 10, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Newton County Management Meeting, Clerk’s Office
 
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,

                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Meeting
 
Thursday, February 12, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:30 am           Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, February 13, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 02-13-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Special Meeting

2/2/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold a meeting at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 4, 2026
at the Commissioner’s Office.
 
  1. Roll Call.
  2. Hazardous Mitigation Plan
  3. Adjourn Meeting.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 02-03-2026
10:00 am

Commission - Weekly Scheduled Events

1/30/2026

 
Monday, February 2, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss                                                   administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking                              information
12:00 pm            Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Joplin
 
Tuesday February 3, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss                                                   administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking                             information
10:00 am           Closed Session RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal
 
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss                                                   administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,as well as Citizens seeking                             information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, February 5, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss                                                   administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking                             information
5:00 pm            Economic Security Meeting, Joplin
 
Friday, February 6, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss                                                   administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking                             information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 01-30-2026, 10.00am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda - January 29, 2026

1/28/2026

 
Commission Agenda
Thursday, January 29, 2026
10.30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309
 
  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve Agenda 01/29/2026
  3. Approve Minutes 12/15/2025 to 01/02/2026
  4. Old Business
    - None.
  5. New Business
    - Bid Opening 2026-01 Financial Statement
    - Bid Opening 2026-11 New Bridge Superstructure on Iris Road
    - 2026 Budget Appropriations
    - 2026 Contract for Services
    - Federal Build Grant Application for the Rehabilitation of the Coyote Drive Bridge over Shoal Creek
    - Intergovernmental Agreement for Juvenile Attorney Services
    - ATV -Sheriff’s Department
    - 2026 MoDOT Highway Safety Program
    - 2026 County Aid Road Trust and Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Allowance
    - 2026-02 Court Order Overbid Transfer
  6. Accept printed reports for review
 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
​
01/28/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Commission Special Meeting

1/23/2026

 
The Newton County Commission will hold a meeting at 4:00pm, Tuesday, January 27, 2026
at the Commissioner’s Office.
 
  1. Roll Call.
  2. Senate Bill No. 3
  3. Adjourn Meeting.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 01-23-2026
1:00 pm

Notice of Budget Hearing

1/5/2026

 
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
A budget hearing will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the office of the Newton County Commission for the purpose of approving the proposed 2026 County Budget.  After January 5, 2026, the proposed budget may be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays in the County Clerk’s Office.  If you are in need of disability related auxiliary aids or services, contact the County Commission Office at 417-451-8223 or the County Clerk’s Office at 417-451-8221.  To be published in the Neosho Daily News on January 6, 2026.

Commission Agenda - December 30, 2025

12/29/2025

 
Commission Agenda
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
10.30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309

  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve Agenda 12/30/2025
  3. Approve Minutes 12/01/2025 to 12/12/2025
  4. Old Business
    - None.
  5. New Business
    - 2026 Federal Surplus Property Program Eligibility Application (MOSAP)
          - 2026 Dondee Authorization
          - Purchase of Tractors and Mowers for County Common Road District
          - 2026-2027 Assessment Maintenance Plan for Assessor's Office
      6.  Accept printed reports for review 

The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
​
12/29/25, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda - December 11, 2025

12/10/2025

 
 
Commission Agenda
Thursday, December 11, 2025
10.30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309
 
  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve Agenda 12/11/2025
  3. Approve Minutes 11/17/25 - 11/28/25
  4. Old Business
    - None.
  5. New Business
    - Court Order 2025-30 Overbid Transfer
    - Court Order 2025-31 Transfer of Funds Assessment
    - Court Order 2025-32 Transfer of Funds Road and Bridge
    - Court Order 2025-33 Transfer of funds Assessment
    - Quote Tusa Technology Assessment for 911
    - Quote Comms Coach Subscription for 911
    - Quote SW Solutions Group for Sheriff Evidence Shelving
  6.  Appointments and Vacancies
    - Reappointments to SB40 Board
  7. Accept printed reports for review
 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
12/10/25, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Public Notice - Newton County 2026 Budget

12/4/2025

 
​To be completely transparent, the Newton County Commission has published all the requests of the office holders, department heads and every entity throughout Newton County that we provide funds. The Commission will continue to work on these requests and make a final budget proposal which will be made available to the public for review on December 15. It is the Commission’s intention to have the budget finalized, reviewed and ready for final vote and approval no earlier than January 10, and no later than January 28, 2026.
 
The Newton County Commission
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    If you are in need of disability related auxiliary aids or services, contact the County Clerk's Office at 417-451-8221.
    Wheelchair access is through the north ramp entrance and throughout the Courthouse via the elevator.
    Handicap restrooms are located on the third floor.
    An assistive listening device is located in the second floor courtroom.

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