CARTHAGE, Mo. — Jasper County residents interested in education and community development are being encouraged to seek seats on the University of Missouri Extension Council, with nominations being accepted for the January 2027 election.
Council Chair Charlie Davis said nominations must be submitted before Dec. 10. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in Jasper County.
Council members serve two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Members are selected through election or appointment.
“We want nominees who are interested in education and the progress of our community,” Davis said. “The resources of the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University are available to us. We need active council members to help plan educational programs and to work with University of Missouri Extension specialists.”
The council helps plan local educational programs offered through MU Extension, including agriculture, business and industry, community development, 4-H youth development and continuing education opportunities.
Nominations may be submitted through current council members or the Jasper County Extension Center. Those nominated will be contacted for permission to place their names on the January ballot.
For more information or to submit a nomination, contact the Jasper County Extension Center at 302 S. Main St., in the basement of the Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage, call 417-358-2158 or visit extension.missouri.edu/jasper.
