Industrial Development Authority of Barton County Announces Hiring of Rebekah Johnson as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARTON COUNTY, MO. – The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of Barton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Rebekah Johnson as its new Executive Director, effective September 8, 2027. Johnson brings a strong combination of educational achievement, professional experience, and business leadership that will greatly benefit the organization as it continues its mission of supporting economic growth and development throughout Barton County. To accept this position, Johnson will
Schilling Technical Education Grant Program Now Open
Date: Sept. 3, 2026The Schilling Technical Education Grant Program, supporting technical and vocational education programs in Barton, Dade and Jasper counties, is now open for application. Funded by the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Community Fund, the $205,000 grant program will provide grants of up to $50,000 to eligible nonprofits, including schools and municipal organizations, serving the tri-county area. Funding priorities include:Equipment for classrooms or hands-on
CFO, Coover Foundation open grant round for rural schools
NEWS RELEASE:The Coover/Rural Schools Partnership Rural Ready Grant Program is now open for application by school partners of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. With $185,000 available, the program will provide up to $7,000 for projects that prepare students for an ever-changing world while strengthening the communities they call home.Possible themes for projects include:Youth markets and economic developmentCareer and workforce readinessCommunity connection and engagementCommunity improvement and
