"Missouri became a state in 1821, the 24th state to be admitted to the Union and the second state formed from the land acquired in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. By 1861 the state had authorized formation of 114 counties to complete Missouri's present...

to be aware of these special situations and of which fence law is in place in counties where they own land. This guide answers common questions about these laws."--First page....

to be aware of these special situations and of which fence law is in place in counties where they own land. This guide answers common questions about these laws. The information in this guide is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute...

to be aware of these special situations and of which fence law is in place in counties where they own land. This guide answers common questions about these laws....

Most cities in Missouri are fourth-class cities; some are about as old as the state and others are brand new. The result is an infinite variation in how cities interpret statutes and rules -how one city has always done ...

In 2007, 22 counties used the township as an organizing tool for local government. Township organization is an option only open to third- and fourth-class counties in the state. This material is current through June 2007. However, laws change...

A general law dating back to the mid-1900s authorized the formation of fire protection districts in Missouri. The purpose of fire protection districts is to "supply protection by any available means to persons and property ...

Cambio de Colores as a yearly event aims to strengthen the networks of community organizers, extension professionals, academics, and public and private-sector institutions focused on communities that are changing as a ...