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#06-22 April 25, 2022	IDA announces the 2022 Business Grant Program Awardees   Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced today they had a great response to their 2022 Business Grant program. The program was announced on March 1, 2022, and the application period ended on April 2nd.     more>
#05-22 April 12, 2022	Council Members Shoemaker and Baker sworn in, Buck elected Mayor   Marceline, MO - At the Special City Council Meeting on April 12, 2022, one of the Council’s first actions was to formally recognize the public service of outgoing Council Members Jeri Holt and Lacey Meissen.  Councilman Holt served on the Council from April 2013 to April 2022 and Councilwoman Meissen served on the Council from April 2019 to April 2022.        more>
#04-22 April 4, 2022	Annual change from chloramines to chlorine   Marceline, MO - On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the City of Marceline in conjunction with the City of Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3 will be making its ANNUAL CHANGE FROM CHLORAMINES TO CHLORINE.     more>
#03-22 February 17, 2022	Marceline IDA 2022 Business Improvement Grant Program   Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced they would be providing a 50/50 matching grant program to Marceline businesses to make improvements again this year. Richard Switzer, Executive Director of the IDA announced the grant would be eligible to all commercial businesses in Marceline and all commercial building owners. Switzer said the total grant money available for this Business Grant Program would be $10,000.00 in the 2022 grant cycle.      more>
#02-22 January 27, 2022	Marceline IDA selects new Executive Director   Marceline, MO - The Marceline Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has selected Richard Switzer as the new Executive Director for the organization.  Effective February 1st, Switzer will be replacing Darrell Gardner, who is retiring after 22 years of service to the IDA. .     more>
#01-22 January 3, 2022	2022 General Election: Council Election – 2 Seats, 3 Candidates   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  The General Election for the City of Marceline will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  This year, two (2) Councilmembers will be elected at large to serve a three (3) year term.  Currently, the seats are held by Councilwoman Lacey Meissen and Councilman Jeri Holt.  The candidates vying for the open seats include candidates Josh Shoemaker, Todd Fellows and Brian Baker.     more>
#13-21 December 15, 2021	New Professional Technology Services Company opening in Marceline   Marceline, MO - The City and Marceline Industrial Development Authority (IDA) announces the opening of a new Technical Delivery Center in Downtown Marceline by CoffeeTree Group, a Professional Technology Services Company.  The new technology center will be located at 121 N. Main Street USA. .     more>
#12-21 October 21, 2021	Candidate Filing Open for Marceline City Council on December 7th   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council will be open December 7 - 28, 2021.  The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  Two (2) Councilpersons will be elected at large to serve three (3) year terms each.  Currently, the seats are held by Councilwoman Lacey Meissen and Councilman Jeri Holt.    more>
#11-21 November 3, 2021	City awarded LWCF Grant for park and recreation improvements   Marceline, MO - The City of Marceline was awarded a 2020 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Marceline Park Improvements in October of 2021.  This is a federal grant program under the National Park Service that is administered under the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks.   The improvements made under this grant will be at both Ripley Park and Walt Disney Park.     more>
#10-21 October 21, 2021	Marceline IDA now accepting applications for Executive Director position     Marceline, MO - The Marceline Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is now accepting applications for hiring a new Executive Director following the retirement announcement of the current Executive Director, Darrell Gardner.   more>
#09-21 September 10, 2021	Marceline Homecoming and Alumni Banquet Celebrations Schedule   Marceline, MO - The Marceline Alumni Association Committee invites you to join them in support of our school and community for the 2021 Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 24th and the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, September 25th.    more>
#08-21 June 14, 2021	New trash service with RTS Waste Services to begin July 1st     Marceline, MO - The City of Marceline signed a 5-year contract with RTS Waste Services, LLC. for trash collection service to begin July 1, 2021.  With any new collection service, there will be a transition period and new changes to the service which are outlined below, and residents are asked to be patient during this period.   more>
#07-21 May 25, 2021	Marceline Online Payment System available June 1st   Marceline, MO - Beginning June 1, 2021 residents of the City of Marceline will be able to view and pay their utility billing and tax accounts online.  This process began in 2020 after the City had budgeted a loss in the FY 2019-2020 budget as in previous budgets to provide the option for credit card payments with a minimal $2.00 fee per transaction which covered approximately 30% of the program cost.   more>
#06-21 April 29, 2021	New Reservoir Upgrades to Begin this Summer     Marceline, MO - Residents and visitors will see major improvements to the facilities at the City Lake (New Reservoir) this year following a grant awarded through the Community Assistance Program (CAP) grant by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).       more>
#05-21 April 22, 2021	IDA announces the 2021 Business Grant Program Awardees   Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced today they had a great response to their 2021 Business Grant program. The program was announced on February 1, 2021 and the application period ended on April 2. This was the third year for the program and more applications were submitted than in either of the first two years.    more>
#04-21 April 13, 2021	Councilman Tracy Carlson sworn in, Holt elected Mayor     Marceline, MO - At the Special City Council Meeting on April 13, 2021, one of the Council’s first actions was to formally recognize the public service of outgoing Councilman Tyson Brammer.  Councilman Brammer served on the Council from April 2015 to April 2021.       more>
#03-21 March 4, 2021	Annual change from chloramines to chlorine   Marceline, MO - On Monday March 8, 2021, the City of Marceline in conjunction with the City of Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3 will be making its ANNUAL CHANGE FROM CHLORAMINES TO CHLORINE.    more>
#02-21 February 8, 2021	Marceline IDA 2021 Business Improvement Grant Program   Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced they would be providing a 50/50 matching grant program to Marceline businesses to make improvements again this year. Darrell Gardner Executive Director of the IDA announced the grant would be eligible to all commercial businesses in Marceline and all commercial building owners. Gardner said the total grant money available for this Business Grant Program would be $10,000.00 in the 2021 grant cycle.      more>
#01-21 January 25, 2021	2021 General Election: Council Election – 2 Seats, 4 Candidates   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  The General Election for the City of Marceline will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  This year, two (2) Councilmembers will be elected at large to serve a three (3) year term.  Currently, the seats are held by Councilwoman Sallie Buck and Councilman Tyson Brammer.    more>
#15-20 December 21, 2020	2020 / 2021 Christmas and New Year Closure Schedule   Marceline, MO - Marceline City Government offices will be closed for normal business in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holidays.  The following are reference dates that may be helpful for scheduling purposes:     more>
#14-20 December 15, 2020	Candidate Filing Open for Marceline City Council   Marceline, MO - It's that time of year again - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council.  The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  Two (2) Councilpersons will be elected at large to serve three (3) year terms each.  Currently, the seats are held by Councilwoman Sallie Buck and Councilman Tyson Brammer.    more>
#13-20 November 20, 2020	2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Schedule   Marceline, MO - The Marceline City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday & Friday, November 26-27   The following are reference dates for the Holiday that may be helpful for scheduling purposes:     more>
#12-20 November 7, 2020	Veterans Day Closure Schedule   Marceline, MO - The Marceline City Government and will be closed for normal business on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.   The following are reference dates for Monday that may be helpful for scheduling purposes:   more>
#11-20 September 25, 2020	Zurcher Building Rehabilitation Project begins September 28th   Marceline, MO - On Monday, September 28, 2020, the Downtown Mainstreet Organization will embark on a historic evolution to save the iconic Zurcher Building through a $180,000 stabilization and rehabilitation project.  Effective Monday, the sidewalk and parking places along Main Street USA in front of the building will be cordoned off with barricades and cones to ensure the safety of the public.  These areas will be restricted from public use for approximately three months, or until the work is complete.     more>
#10-20 September 2, 2020	Marceline Holiday Closure Schedule for Labor Day   Marceline, MO - Marceline City Government offices will be closed for normal business in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020.  The following are reference dates that may be helpful for scheduling purposes:   more>
#09-20 July 22, 2020	City Council Adopts 3 Ordinances Concerning Public Health & Safety   Marceline, MO - During the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, the Marceline City Council adopted three ordinances that are important to the safety and well being of residents of the City.  Highlights of the ordinances are as follows:     more>
#08-20 June 29, 2020	Marceline Holiday Closure Schedule for Independence Day   Marceline, MO - Marceline City Government offices will be closed for normal business in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2020.  The following are reference dates that may be helpful for scheduling purposes over the holiday weekend:  more>
#07-20 June 8, 2020	Councilman Gary Carlson sworn in, Buck reelected Mayor   Marceline, MO - At the Special City Council Meeting on June 8, 2020, one of the Council’s first actions was to formally recognize the public service of outgoing Councilwoman Elizabeth (Liz) Cupp.  Councilman Cupp served on the Council from April 2017 through June 2020.     more>
#06-20 May 18, 2020	2020 General Election: Council Election – 1 Seat, 3 Candidates   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The General Election for the City of Marceline will now be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. This year, one (1) Councilmember will be elected at large to serve a three (3) year term. Currently, that seat is held by Councilwoman Liz Cupp. The candidates vying for the open seats include candidates Shawn Cowell, Gary Carlson and John Carver. Once a candidate is elected to the open Council seat, that person will be sworn in on the Monday following the election, June 8, 2020.  more>
#05-20 April 17, 2020	IDA announces the 2020 Business Grant Program Awardees   Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced today they had a great response to their 2020 Business Grant program. The program application opened on February 3, 2020 and the application period ended on April 10.    more>
#04-20 March 2, 2020	Annual change from chloramines to chlorine   Marceline, MO - On Monday March 16, 2020, the City of Marceline in conjunction with the City of Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3 will be making its ANNUAL CHANGE FROM CHLORAMINES TO CHLORINE.  more>
#03-20 February 10, 2020	Marceline Holiday Closure Schedule for Presidents Day   Marceline, MO - Marceline City Government offices will be closed for normal business in observance of the Presidents Day on Monday, February 17, 2020 .  The following are reference dates that may be helpful for scheduling purposes:    more>
#02-20 January 29, 2020	2020 General Election: Council Election – 1 Seat, 3 Candidates   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  The General Election for the City of Marceline will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  This year, one (1) Councilmember will be elected at large to serve a three (3) year term.  Currently, that seat is held by Councilwoman Liz Cupp.  The candidates vying for the open seats include candidates Shawn Cowell, Gary Carlson and John Carver.  Once a candidate is elected to the open Council seat, that person will be sworn in on the Monday following the election, April 13, 2020.  more>
#01-20 January 2, 2020	Marceline IDA 2020 Business Improvement Grant Program   Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced today they would be providing a 50/50 matching grant program to Marceline businesses to make improvements again this year. Darrell Gardner Executive Director of the IDA announced the grant would be eligible to all commercial businesses in Marceline and all commercial building owners.    more>