Program aids local road infrastructure

scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- It's nice when a government program works like advertised. And the Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program offered through the Workforce Investment Board did exactly that, according to Scott County officials. "This has been a very, very beneficial program for Scott County's road infrastructure," said Jamie Burger, presiding commissioner. ...

The latest additions to the Scott County Highway Department Josh Sullivan of Jackson, pictured left, and Joel Boon of Benton, right, help Norman Brant, superintendent, move a tractor tire at the department's complex in Benton. Sullivan and Boon both got their start at the Department through a special Workforce Investment Board program that has worked out well for everyone involved, according to Scott County officials. (Photo by Scott Welton, Staff)

Workforce Investment Board's Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program is working

scottw@standard-democrat.com

BENTON -- It's nice when a government program works like advertised.

And the Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program offered through the Workforce Investment Board did exactly that, according to Scott County officials.

"This has been a very, very beneficial program for Scott County's road infrastructure," said Jamie Burger, presiding commissioner. "We were able to do things that we probably would have never got done had it not been for this program. We were able to get debris cleaned up, washouts stacked with riprap -- it has made our roads and roadsides safer for the traveler."

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