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Local Scout Honored with Rare Award

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:22:00 GMT

Kansas City Scout receives rare award demonstrating exceptional "Scouting heroism and skill."

Troop Safety Officer

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:11:00 GMT

Introducing the Safety Officer position—a youth-led role designed to put Scouts in the driver’s seat of risk management.

Lt. Governor Launches New Recognition Program for Missouri Scouts

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:54:00 GMT

The Missouri Lt. Governor’s Patch is a new recognition program developed to honor Scouts who exemplify leadership, service, and citizenship at the state level.

Kansas Eagle Scout Honored with National EPA Award

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:13:00 GMT

A Kansas Eagle Scout is receiving national recognition after being honored with the Environmental Protection Agency's President’s Environmental Youth Award.

Scouting Launches Two Cutting-Edge Merit Badges

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:58:00 GMT

Scouting is stepping boldly into the digital age with the release of its two newest merit badges - Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Kansas Eagle Scout Excels in Outdoor Achievement

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:01:00 GMT

It's one of the rarest awards earned in the BSA. Now, this Kansas Eagle Scout joins a short list of Scouts who have excelled in outdoor achievement.

New EPA Anniversary Award

zcull2015@gmail.com (zcull2015@gmail.com) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:49:00 GMT

The Boy Scouts of America and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are teaming up to release a new award that Scouts can earn as a part of the EPA’s 50th anniversary.

Scout Restores Local Playground

zcull2015@gmail.com (zcull2015@gmail.com) — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:43:00 GMT

Chris D., of Troop 106 in Osawatomie KS, rallied his small community to help during his Eagle Scout Project of restoring a local playground.

Scout Earns Every Merit Badge

zcull2015@gmail.com (zcull2015@gmail.com) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:28:00 GMT

A Scout from Troop 357 joins the ranks of a rare group of Scouts who have completed every single merit badge available to them.

Scouts BSA 30-Day Challenge

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:36:00 GMT

Introducing the 30-Day Scouts BSA Challenge, a great way to advance on the trail to Eagle without leaving home.

Advancement Guidelines

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:45:00 GMT

Scout advancement guidelines and creative solutions for dealing with disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Cub Scout 30-Day Challenge

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:47:00 GMT

Introducing the 30-Day Cub Scout Challenge, a great way to keep your Scouting skills sharp without leaving home.

How To Claim Your FREE Rank Advancement

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:24:00 GMT

Advancement is one of the key components of Scouting and our council's annual program fee allows all Scouts to earn FREE rank advancement.

Connect with the New "Scouting" App

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:24:00 GMT

This new Scouting app makes it easier than ever to track your Scout's experience and help them work towards their next rank advancement.

ENEWS Monthly - May 2015

Mon, 04 May 2015 16:51:00 GMT

Stay up-to-date with the latest council news and events with E-NEWS Monthly. Be the first to find out what's happening in our local Scouting communities and get access to special Scout offers.