South Central Ozark Council of Governments

09/14/2026

City of Mountain View, Missouri Comprehensive Plan 2027-2032

This is the final survey in our series. The first two surveys told us how residents feel about Mountain View and which projects matter most. This one focuses on how we get there — the quality of everyday services, how residents want to be involved, the trade-offs behind big decisions, and the community we hope to become by 2032.

It takes about 5–10 minutes and is completely anonymous. Please answer honestly — every response helps.

Follow the survey link below to be taken to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QRV7W5Y

Or use the QR code below.

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

MoDOT evaluating rural interstate speed limits


Senate Bill 1408, which permits MoDOT to increase the maximum speed limit up to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates, went into effect Aug. 28, but no changes to the speed limit have been made while the department evaluates eligible locations.

Under the new law, MoDOT retains the ability to set highway speed limits and has a responsibility to set limits that are reasonably safe considering the various factors of each roadway. MoDOT aims to complete its evaluations by the end of the year.

The factors being evaluated at each eligible location include:

Passenger vehicle and commercial truck traffic volumes.
Crash history.
Terrain and road design, including existing safety countermeasures.
Existing speed limits of border states in eligible areas near the state line.
Active construction.

Interstate 70’s speed limit will not increase during the historic rebuild and expansion delivered through the Improve I-70 Program. MoDOT will reevaluate this corridor after the program's completion.

As the evaluation is underway, MoDOT reminds drivers to always obey posted speed limits for everyone's safety, especially in the hundreds of work zones across the state that have reduced speed limits.

09/03/2026

Five years of local projects. Lasting regional impact.

From 2021–2026, SCOCOG has worked alongside our communities and partners to secure funding, strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure, support housing, create economic opportunities, and enhance quality of life throughout our seven-county region.

Take a look through these pages to see some of the projects, investments, and partnerships helping us build a better region these last five years.

Thank you to our local leaders, community partners, residents, and staff for helping make this work possible!

08/31/2026

The SCOCOG Office will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 8:00 a.m.

08/31/2026

Join us for our National Manufacturing Day Roundtable, presented in partnership with Missouri Enterprise, where Simon Siebert and Dr. Sean Siebert will share real-world examples of how Applied AI is being used for demand forecasting, inventory and material planning, pricing adjustments, troubleshooting downtime, and more.

You’ll also learn the difference between Applied AI and Generative AI, see live demonstrations, and explore ways to use AI affordably while keeping your business data private and secure.

If you’ve been wondering what AI could actually look like in your operation, this is a great place to start.

Register at the link in the comments!

08/27/2026

We would like to thank Allgeier, Martin and Associates for renewing their Associate Membership again this year. Thank you for your ongoing support of the SCOCOG mission.

If you are interested in the Associate Membership program, please give us a call.

08/27/2026

There will be a livestock trailer rollover accident response training scheduled across southern and mid Missouri October 13-16, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Pittenger at the Missouri Department of Agriculture at 573-644-4732.

08/24/2026

2026 Missouri Regional Bridge Program – Call for Projects


The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is requesting project applications for consideration in the Regional Bridge Program for off-system structures. The Regional Bridge Program replaces the previous BRO program and is funded using both BRO funds and Bridge Formula Program (BFP) funds. Projects awarded in this program call will be funded with federal fiscal year (FFY) 2027 funds. With the current federal highway transportation bill expiring on September 30, 2026, exact funding levels for FFY 2027 are unknown at this time, though are anticipated to be similar to FFY 2026.

Eligible Bridges can be found online in the 2025 BRO Eligible Bridge List at MoDOT’s Local Public Agency website.

Refer to the supporting documents including the Application Guide and Application Form for detailed information on the Regional Bridge Program.

Applications are due to the respective District Office by September 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and scored by regional bridge committees and then selected based on available funds. Final decisions on selected projects are anticipated to be announced December 20, 2026.

Local Public Agencies (LPAs) that reside within the Metropolitan Planning Organization of East-West Gateway are not eligible for this program call. East-West Gateway conducts a separate process that will be used for selecting projects within their region.

For additional information, contact your MoDOT Region Representative or Andrew Seiler at (417) 895-7696 ([email protected]).

08/24/2026

On August 18, a donation was presented to the OzSBI's Amelia Network for sponsorship of the Amelia Market, an event being held at the Ozarks Small Business Incubator on September 12. The event will be hosting local, women-owned businesses, showcasing unique products, services, and food trucks. We are proud to support such a worthy, local event.

Pictured below are six presiding commissioners, SCOCOG Staff, and Ozarks Small Business Incubator Staff.