Southwest Missouri Council of Governments

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.

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

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

08/28/2026

šŸ‘‹Last Chance!šŸ‘‹ 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

Oh deer! šŸ¦Œ Transportation planning isnā€™t just about getting people from Point A to Point B.This interesting Missouri stu...
08/07/2026

Oh deer! šŸ¦Œ Transportation planning isnā€™t just about getting people from Point A to Point B.

This interesting Missouri study looks at where wildlife crossings could make roads safer for drivers and our four-legged travelers.

Definitely worth a look before you hoof it down the road. šŸ‘‡

A study, published by the Missouri Department of Transportation in February, ranked the top ten stretches of road that could benefit from wildlife infrastructure. But donā€™t expect an animal bridge over Interstate-70 anytime soon.

Polk County had 2,297 crashes between 2020 and 2024. Peas slow down and drive safely. Join us at the Greater Polk County...
08/04/2026

Polk County had 2,297 crashes between 2020 and 2024. Peas slow down and drive safely. Join us at the Greater Polk County Farmers Market on Saturday, August 15 from 8 AM to 12 PM to provide feedback on roadway safety in our region.

https://wilsonco.mysocialpinpoint.com/smcog

We are hiring for a part-time Accounting and Grants Assistant! $22 - $30 per hour DOQ. We also have two other full-time ...
07/29/2026

We are hiring for a part-time Accounting and Grants Assistant!
$22 - $30 per hour DOQ. We also have two other full-time positions open - check out our website for full details.
https://www.smcog.org/jobs

The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG), a Regional Planning Commission serving a 10-county region with over 80 units of local governments including the City of Springfield and the metro area, is administered by Missouri State Universityā€™s Center for Resource Planning and Management ...

Join us at the Greater Polk CountyFarmers Market on Saturday, August15 from 8 AM to 12 PM! Everyonedeserves a safe way t...
07/28/2026

Join us at the Greater Polk County
Farmers Market on Saturday, August
15 from 8 AM to 12 PM! Everyone
deserves a safe way to get to the
places that matter, including the
farmersā€™ market.

https://wilsonco.mysocialpinpoint.com/smcog

Our Executive Director attended the Transportation Conference in Atlanta this week along with several transportation p...
07/25/2026

Our Executive Director attended the Transportation Conference in Atlanta this week along with several transportation planners and Regional Planning Commission directors from across Missouri. They learned about proposals for the next federal surface transportation bill šŸš‚ , proven roadway safety strategies āš ļø, and how to pose in a zen garden! šŸŖ“ šŸ˜Ž

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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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