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Scouts in the News

If you have a news story about Scouting in action please send it to John Fabsits at the Council Service Center.

2015

January 28 - CHALKBOARD: Writings by Columbia Students - Cub Scout Camp (Columbia Tribune)

January 23 - Boy Scouts camp in cold for a cause (Sedalia Democrat)

January 23 - Boys Scout Troop 54 camping out for a cause (Sedalia Democrat)

January 10 - Scouts brave ‘Misery Campout’ in subzero weather for coveted clear bead (Bryan on Scouting)

January 7 - Boy Scouts brave below-zero temperature for prized bead (Columbia Missourian)

2014

December 22 - Salvation Army, Boy Scouts combat homelessness (KOMU)

December 17 - 14-year-old boy donates 135 turkeys for the holidays (KOMU)

December 15 - Teen with autism to donate hundreds of turkeys (Columbia Tribune)

December 10 - Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout (Univ of Missouri)

November 12 - Troop 120 bike on the Katy Trail (California Democrat)

October 10 - Columbia Man Honored for Conservation Work (Southeast Missourian)

October 10 - Columbia Man Honored for Conservation Work (Washington Times)

October 5 - Boy Scouts honor Columbia man for life of conservation work (Columbia Tribiune)

October 5 - Wibberg an Eagle Scout (Jefferson City Tribune)

October 1 - Scouts and their leaders learn effective habits (The Lake Today)

September - 29 - Eagle Scout candidate leads beautification project (Columbia Tribune)

September 11 - Democrat donates to Boy Scout Troop 300 (California Democrat)

September 7 - PULSE SHOTS: Scout's honor (Columbia Tribune)

August 17 - Scouts honored for work on Common Ground projects (Jefferson City Tribune)

August 14 - Go-Getters (Columbia Tribune)

August 9 - Fair Offers free school supplies, haircuts and healthcare (Columbia Missourian)

August 7 - Nicholas Humphrey earns highest award in Boy Scouts (Lake News Online)

July 17 - Presenting the Colors (Columbia Tribune)

July 17 - Writing home from camp (The Lake Today)

July 16 - Boy Scouts acquire new skills as summer camp receives new technology (The Lake Today)

July 4 - Boy Scouts catch, then rent frogs for Frog Jumping Contest (Hannibal Courier-Post)

July 2 - Troop 120 attends summer camp (California Democrat)

July 1 - Good days and knights at cub scout camp (Sedalia Democrat)

June 25 - Cub Scouts enjoy spring events (California Democrat)

June 16 - Pushing through when you don't want to (Lake News Online)

June 15 - Boy Scouts let flags fly on national Flag Day (Columbia Tribune)

May 25 - Area Boy Scouts continue the tradition of volunteering at the Memorial Day Salute to Veterans Airshow (Columbia Missourian)

May 18 - PULSE SHOTS: Feathers in their caps (Columbia Tribune)

May 19 - FROM READERS: Five boys named as Eagle Scouts (Columbia Missourian)

May 4 - Children's Grove dedicated at Stephens Lake Park (Columbia Tribune)

April 17 - Go Getters (Columbia Tribune)

April 12 - Two become Eagles in Troop 138 (Lake Today)

April 11 - Creed is 2014 Eagle of Year for Mo. (Lakes News Online)

April 1 - Boy Scouts volunteer in state park (Lake News Online)

March 23 - Plenty to cheer about at Pinewood Derby (Jefferson City News Tribune)

March 19 - Burger makes Eagle Scout (California Democrat)

March 19 - Troop 120 and Burger Recieve SAR Recognition (California Democrat)

March 12 - Scouts collect food for food pantry (California Democrat)

March 9 - Scouting for Food collects for Samaritan Center (Jefferson City News Tribune)

February 25 - Eagle Scouts give back to Boone County with projects that often last for years (Columbia Missourian)

February 17 - Finding purpose through Scouting (Jefferson City News Tribune)

February 16 - Russellville Webelos ready for transition (Jefferson City News Tribune)

February 12 - Cub Scout Pack 120 celebrates scouting anniversary with Blue and Golf Banquet (California Democrat)

February 8 - Cub Scouts continue community involvement (Jefferson City News Tribune)

January 19 - Down and Derby (The Fulton Sun)

January 2 - Area Boy Scout leader says little changed after policy allowing gay boys took effect (Columbia Tribune)

2013

December 16 - Morris receives Eagle Scout rank in Dec. 15 ceremony (Marshall Democrat-News)

December 13 - Marshall Parks and Recreation Board approves Eagle Scout project (Marshall Democrat-News)

December 12 - Scouting shows growth again in Huntsville area (Moberly Monitor Index)

 OOOooOctober 27 - Scouts' Honor (Columbia Tribune)

October 23 - Cub Scouts receive Bobcat Badges (California Democrat)

October 10 - Hundreds of scouts and leaders practice outdoor skills at Scout-O-Rama (Lake Expo)

October 1 - Pugh cleans up Theater lot – Eagle Project pretties Church St. (Bowling Green Times)

September 25 - Franky & Louie's Golf Tournament raises more than $13,000 for local Boy Scouts (Lake Expo)

September 25 - Cub Scouts have busy fall  (California Democrat)

September 5 - Area businessman pays it forward to Lake Area Boy Scouts (The Lake Today)

September 1 - Campbell was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout (California Democrat)

September 1 - The local Boy Scouts lead the Mokane Fair parade Saturday morning (Fulton Sun)

August 22 - Three mid-Missouri Eagle Scouts win awards for academic success (Columbia Missourian)

August 5 - Scouts, Lions team take up a cause for the paws at animal shelter (Sedalia Democrat)

July 31 - Cub Scout Pack 120 Attends Summer Camp (California Democrat)

July 25 - Scouts Honor (Columbia Tribune)

July 24 - Achieving a Scout’s highest honor (The Lake Today)

July 23 - Scouts awarded Eagle rank (Lake News Online)

July 21 - Alicea Works on Eagle Scout project (Sedalia Democrat)

July 18 - Setting up camp at the Boy Scout Jamboree (Columbia Tribune)

July 17 - Hermann Boy Scouts attend summer camp (Hermann Advertiser-Courier)

July 16 - Scouts return to Linn State for Merit Badge University (Jefferson City News Tribune)

July 1 - Pickering receives Eagle Scout Award (California Democrat)

June 19 - Troop 120 holds Flag Retirement ceremony (California Democrat)

June 16 - Camdenton grad advances to Eagle Scout (LakeExpo.com)

June 13 - Scout Troop 14, local entities combine to refurbish War Memorial, Bradley statue (Moberly Monitor-Index)

June 12 - Summers earns Eagle rank (Lake News Online)

June 5 - Devin Koestner earns Eagle Scout Award (California Democrat)

May 29 - Boy Scouts to collect torn or tattered flags (California Democrat)

May 28 - Change of Plans (Columbia Tribune)

May 17 - 'Back where she belongs' | Sister of liberty restored to Indian Foothills Park (Marshall Democrat-News)

May 8 - Court of Honor held for Troop 120 (California Democrat)

May 1 - Parkhurst: We read what we want to hear (Sedalia Democrat)

May 2 - A Scout's Honor (Macon Chroncile-Herald)

April 8 - Area Scouts spend weekend sprucing up state park (Jefferson City News Tribune)

April 7 - Service Day brings Scouts to LOZ State Park (Lake News Online)

April 3 - Marshall Eagle Scout works for a better community (The Marshall Democrat-News)

March 31 - PULSE SHOTS: Scouting for Food (Columbia Tribune)

March 12 - Letter: Boy Scouts thankful for food donations (Sedalia Democrat)

March 12 - Cub Scouts Give Outgoing Den Leader the Pie (Sedalia Democrat)

February 27 - Scouting for Food collections still planned for Saturday (The Lake Today)

February 25 - Putting his heart into Scouting (Jefferson City News Tribune)

February 22 - Cub Scout Pack 61 celebrates Boy Scouts of America birthday (Sedalia Democrat)

February 20 - Troop 21 honored at Senior Activity Center at the Lake event (The Lake Today)

February 17 - Two Boy Scout Leaders receive District Award of Merit (Jefferson City News Tribune)

February13 - Russellville Webelos crossover (California Democrat)

February 8 - Fulton Scouts participate in Amazing Race competition (Fulton Sun)

February 1 - Jason Powers Earns Eagle Scout Rank (Benton County Enterprise)

January 22 - Dollar General Center to honor employee for volunteer service (Fulton Sun)

January 19 - Boy Scouts prepared for anything at Klondike Derby — including the lack of winter weather (Sedalia Democrat)

January 16 - Mo. Eagle Scout Earns All 134 Merit Badges (KOMU)

January 11 - Local Youth Promoted To Eagle Scout (Benton County Enterprise)

January 8 - Brodersen earns Eagle Scout rank (Sedalia Democrat)

January 9 - Boy Scouts think inside the box for Community Cafe drive (Sedalia Democrat)

2012

December 29 -
Columbia teen is first in state to earn Boy Scout medal (Columbia Tribune)

December 18 - Rock Bridge senior earns prestigious Boy Scouts award (Columbia Missourian)

December 18 - Dale Soendker goes all out for the Boy Scouts (Sedalia Democrat)

December 13 - Fulton Boy Scouts repair, donate bicycles (Fulton Sun)