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WHITEMAN AREA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AWARDED MISSOURI MILITARY COMMUNITIES GRANT
(Whiteman AFB, MO) The Whiteman Area Leadership Council (WALC) was awarded $30,750 through the Military Community Reinvestment Grant Program (MCRG). WALC is a 501c3 non-profit organization which was formed to bring regional communities, citizens, governments, organizations, state and federal offices and agencies together with Whiteman Air Force Base (WAFB) as strategic partners to make the region an even better place to live, work, learn and play, while enhancing WAFB mission readiness, quality of place, sustainability, and growth.

The MCRG grant will benefit WAFB while supporting their communities and potential for future investments. Four needs have registered as critical for military personnel at WAFB. Housing, childcare, license portability and education comprise the greatest needs identified by the Air Force and incoming and current military personnel. This grant award will be focused on an off-base Housing Assessment and Action Plan. The plan will guide the efforts of communities and developers to build and/or renovate housing units within a 30-mile radius of WAFB, to include but not limited to the communities of Knob Noster, Sedalia and Warrensburg.

To read the full press release, click HERE.
2021 TOP 20 MAJOR EMPLOYERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI ANNOUNCED
The 2021 Top 20 Major Employers in Johnson County, Missouri employ 14,475 people. This includes both private and public employees. Below is a breakdown of the 2021 Top 20 Major Employers. The employment data was provided to JCEDC by a Company Representative in the 3rd Quarter of 2021.
JOHNSON COUNTY SPIRIT TRAIL UPDATE
In cooperation with the University of Central Missouri, the Spirit Trail Coalition, and the Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission, the new kiosk and panel has been installed.
The Spirit Trail Mural, done by Stefanie Aziere-Sattler, was completed in August 2021. Located on DD Hwy, approximately 2 miles west of 23 Hwy in Knob Noster, the mural is a beautiful addition to Johnson County. Walk or ride the trail and enjoy this masterpiece along the way!
For more updates about the Johnson County Spirit Trail, click HERE.
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