Seal of Newton County, Missouri, 1838 Newton CountyMissouri

Commission Office 417-451-8223

County Commission

The Presiding Commissioner and two District Commissioners, in session at 8:00 each weekday morning.

The Commissioners

  • Daniel Swem, Presiding Commissioner
    Daniel Swem Presiding Commissioner

  • Mark Knight

    District 1 Commissioner

  • Ron Wallace

    Interim District 2 Commissioner

Commission Office

Newton County Courthouse, 101 South Wood Street, Neosho

This Week at the Courthouse

November 2 to 6, 2026

Commission in Session
Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

    • 8:00 am Commission in Session
    • 9:00 am Budget Meeting

    • 8:00 am Commission in Session
    • 9:00 am Budget Meeting

    • 8:00 am Commission in Session
    • 9:00 am Road and Bridge Discussion

    • 8:00 am Commission in Session
    • 11:00 am Landfill Meeting, Neosho
    • 5:00 pm Economic Security Meeting, Joplin

    • 8:00 am Commission in Session

Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 10/29/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

See the week of November 2 Every week since May 2013

Newton County Business Meeting, Thursday, October 29, 2026

Commission Agenda
Thursday, October 29, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse

Roll Call
Approve Agenda 10/29/2026
Approve Minutes:
9/28/2026 to 10/9/26
Old Business

  • Bid Award 2026-26 Pickup Truck
  • Bid Award 2026-28 Kit for Bridge Construction Antelope Road

New Business

  • Court Order 2026-21 Overbid Transfer
  • 2027 Holiday Schedule

Accept printed reports for review

The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.

Posted 10/28/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Every agenda since 2013

The Commission’s Record

The Commission posts each week’s schedule on the Thursday or Friday before, and the agenda for the Newton County Business Meeting the day before the meeting.