The 2016 class of Leadership Owensboro is taking shape. Since 1982, many community members have gone through the course,. According to media partner 14News, courses consist of nine full-day sessions and will include topics such as education, human needs and services, local government issues, crime, arts, tourism, health care and more. Also, class members are expected to participate in local civic meetings and tackle challenges. Tuition is $500. Applications are due by July 31. The program begins in September and wraps up in April.