In photo (left to right): David Burton, Ashley Marks, Commissioner Brad Jackson.  The following is the text of the presentation to Christian County Commissioners at the County Courthouse in Ozark on Thursday, April 2, 2026. What if the most powerful way to change a community wasn’t a new program, a new building, or a new policy but simply knowing the people who live nearest you? That’s the idea behind Missouri Good Neighbor Week—a statewide movement that takes place each year from September 28 through October 4, anchored by National Good Neighbor Day. But this year, there’s a new theme that changes everything: “A Year of Neighboring. A Week to Celebrate It.” Because this isn’t just about one week. It’s about building a culture. And it’s working. We are accepting reports of neighboring and nominations right now and will use Good Neighbor Week to celebrate success stories and announce the various winners. In 2025 alone, Missourians reported more than 42,000 acts of neighboring...