For the first time, Newton County served as host for the semi-annual meeting of the Southwest Missouri Region of County Commissioners, consisting of 16 counties.* County Commissioners Ruestman, Cook and Jackson hosted approximately 50 commissioners from the surrounding counties at the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, MO for the day, April 20th, 2016. The group received legislative updates, discussed county issues and shared information.
*Commissioner Ruestman serves as the elected secretary for the organization.