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#04-25 May 08, 2025	Annual Change from Chloramines to Chlorine   Marceline, MO - On Monday, May 12, 2025, 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. Every year, the Cities of Marceline, Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3 (PWSD # 3) implement an annual flushing program. Public Utilities employees will flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment and allows routine maintenance of the fire hydrants. Flushing may result in some discoloration and the presence of sediment in your water. These conditions are not harmful and should be of short duration.  more>
#03-25 May 01, 2025	Council Members Gibson and Clay sworn in, Milford elected Mayor Council honors outgoing Council Member Baker, selects Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Marceline, MO - At the Special City Council Meeting on April 30, 2025, one of the Council’s first actions was to formally recognize the public service of outgoing Council Member Brian Baker.  Councilman Baker served on the Council from April 2022 to April 2025. more>
#02-25 April 25, 2025	City of Marceline - Community Reminder Be Courteous. Be Safe. Share the Sidewalk   Marceline, MO - As the weather warms up, we’re seeing more kids and families enjoying bikes, skateboards, and scooters. We want to remind everyone of the importance of sidewalk safety and respecting city regulations.  more>
#01-25 April 11, 2025	City of Marceline Electric Department Making Strides in Outage Prevention and Grid Reliability   Marceline, MO - Since early July, the City of Marceline has been renewing its focus on utility infrastructure, and residents are already seeing signs of progress. Under steady leadership and with a dedicated electric crew, the City’s Electric Department has been making measurable improvements to ensure reliable power delivery throughout the community. more>
#06-24 December 16, 2024	Clarence Gibson appointed as new Marceline Council Member   Marceline, MO - Three applications for the vacant Marceline City Council position were received during the application period ending December 10, 2024.  This position fills the vacancy for the remainder of the election term due to the resignation of Councilman Josh Shoemaker.  more>
#05-24 December 4, 2024	City of Marceline Announces Utility Rate Increases Following Public Hearing   Marceline, MO - The Marceline City Council convened a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss proposed utility rate increases aimed at addressing the rising costs of providing essential services to the community.  Public notice of the hearing was provided through advertisement in the Linn County Leader on November 1st, November 15th, and November 29th, along with being posted at City Hall and on the City’s website. After a thorough review and discussion, the council unanimously approved the following bills  more>
#04-24 December 3, 2024	Candidate Filing Open for Marceline City Council on December 10th   Marceline, MO – Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council will be open December 10 - 31, 2024.  The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  Two (2) Councilpersons will be elected at large to serve three (3) year terms each.  Currently, the seats are held by Councilman Brian Baker and the seat previously held by Josh Shoemaker who resigned in November.  Members of the Marceline City Council serve their community by setting policies for the City of Marceline, approving the operating budget each fiscal year, and ensuring the best interests of the City as whole are met.  City of Marceline residents who desire to be a part of Marceline's bright future are encouraged to file as a candidate for the City Council.  more>
#03-24 (06/24) June 19, 2024	City of Marceline City Council appoints Jesse W. Wallis as new City Manager   Marceline, MO - The City of Marceline is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jesse W. Wallis as the new City Manager. Mr. Wallis brings a wealth of experience in municipal governance, policy administration, and organizational management, making him an excellent choice to lead our community.  more>
#02-24 March 27, 2024	Annual change from chloramines to chlorine   Marceline, MO - On Monday, April 1, 2024, 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. Every year, the Cities of Marceline, Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3 (PWSD # 3) implement an annual flushing program. Public Utilities employees will flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment and allows routine maintenance of the fire hydrants. Flushing may result in some discoloration and the presence of sediment in your water. These conditions are not harmful and should be of short duration.  more>
#01-24 February 13, 2024	Marceline IDA 2024 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 building façade improvements again this year. Richard Switzer, Executive Director of the IDA announced the grant would be eligible to all commercial business owners within the Downtown Marceline Business District. The total grant money available for this Business Improvement Grant Program will be $10,000.00 for the 2024 grant cycle.  more>
#09-23 December 4, 2023	Candidate Filing Open for Marceline City Council on December 5th   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council will be open December 5 – 26, 2023.  The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  Two (2) Councilpersons will be elected at large.  Both will serve a three (3) year term.  Currently, the seats are held by Councilwoman Shelly Milford and Councilwoman Sallie Buck.  Members of the Marceline City Council serve their community by setting policies for the City of Marceline, approving the operating budget each fiscal year, and ensuring the best interests of the City as whole are met.   more>;
#08-23 December 4, 2023	City requests assistance from Utility Customers   Marceline, MO - The City of Marceline, Missouri is requesting utility customers assistance in completing a lead service line inventory for the City by filling out a Lead Service Line Inventory Survey by January 31, 2024.  This lead service line inventory is a requirement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) as is all public water systems by October 16, 2024.  more>;
#07-23 November 22, 2023	Multi-jurisdictional investigation leads to 3 arrests   Marceline, MO - On November 13, 2023, officers with the Linn County Sheriff’s Department, Marceline Police Department, and North Missouri Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in Marceline, Linn County, Missouri. During the investigation, approximately a pound of purported Methamphetamine, liquid methamphetamine, Fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, multiple handguns, various types of pills, fake/stolen identifies, and a large amount of US currency were all located. One (1) male and two (2) females were arrested and face narcotic and/or weapon-related charges.   more>
#06-23 September 18, 2023	Wright appointed as Marceline’s Chief of Police   Marceline, MO - John Wright has been appointed as the Chief of Police for the City of Marceline effective September 18, 2023.  John Wright was born and raised in Marceline, Mo where he attended Marceline High School and graduated in 1981. While attending school he participated in many sports. In 1980 he received all conference honors in football, leading to a scholarship to play football at St. Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City Kansas.  more>
#05-23 September 14, 2023	Officers Dunlap and Nelson Recognized for Lifesaving Actions   Marceline, MO - At the regular City Council meeting on September 13, 2023, Mayor Sallie Buck, on behalf of the City of Marceline, presented Lifesaving Award plaques to Officer Amy Dunlap and Officer Jermey Nelson of the Marceline Police Department in recognition for their fast and professional response to a life-threatening emergency that saved a life on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  more>
#04-23 May 12, 2023	Council Adopts new Mt. Olivet Cemetery Policy   Marceline, MO - At the City Council Meeting on May 11, 2023, the Council adopted Ordinance 23-05.05 to address the increasing difficulty in cemetery groundskeeping maintenance. Effective today, May 12th, only the following items will be allowed on cemetery lots within the Mt. Olivet Cemetery: Headstones / markers Shepherds hooks placed abutting the headstone / marker Mausoleum pads Urns, vases, artificial flowers and related non-organic material may only be placed on or within the concrete perimeter of headstones to not interfere with care and maintenance of the lot.    more>
#03-23 March 24, 2023	Annual change from chloramines to chlorine   Marceline, MO - On Monday, April 3, 2023, 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. Every year, the Cities of Marceline, Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3 (PWSD # 3) implement an annual flushing program. Public Utilities employees will flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment and allows routine maintenance of the fire hydrants. Flushing may result in some discoloration and the presence of sediment in your water. These conditions are not harmful and should be of short duration.  more>
#02-23 March 16, 2023	Walt Disney’s Marceline Kick-Off Event Announcement and Citizen Clock Donation   Marceline, MO - Citizen, as the partner in Time, donated Disney / Citizen Mickey Mouse Clocks to the Walt Disney Elementary, Father McCartan School, Marceline High School and Early Learning Center in Marceline on March 16, 2023.  This momentous occasion kicks off a year-long partnership with the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, inclusive of a celebration event honoring Walt Disney’s Hometown in June of 2023.   more>
#01-23 February 24, 2023	Marceline IDA 2023 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 building façade improvements again this year. Richard Switzer, Executive Director of the IDA announced the grant would be eligible to all commercial business owners within the Downtown Marceline Foundation Business District. The total grant money available for this Business Improvement Grant Program will be $10,000.00 for the 2023 grant cycle.  more>
#11-22 December 14, 2022	Shelly Milford sworn in as new Marceline Council Member   Marceline, MO - Four applications for vacant Marceline City Council position were received during the application period ending December 1, 2022.  This position fills the vacancy for the remainder of the election term due to the resignation of Councilman Tracy Carlson.  Interviews were conducted at a special session of the Marceline City Council on December 6th and Shelly Milford was selected for the position.   Councilwoman Milford was sworn in at the regular Council Meeting on December 14th.  Outgoing Councilman Carlson was also presented a plaque recognizing his service to the City from April of 2021 to December 2022.   more>
#10-22 December 6, 2022	Candidate Filing Open for Marceline City Council on December 6th   Marceline, MO - Candidate filing for the Marceline City Council will be open December 6 - 27, 2022.  The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  Two (2) Councilpersons will be elected at large.  One will serve a three (3) year term and one will serve a (1) one year term.  Currently, the three (3) year seat is held by Councilman Gary Carlson.  The one (1) year seat is to fill Councilman Tracy Carlson’s unexpired term due to his resignation because he was elected as Linn County Prosecuting Attorney.      more>
#09-22 November 23, 2022	Marceline’s Gazebo set for demolition and Plans for replacement   Marceline, MO - The Gazebo, located in Ripley Park, is set for demolition in the week following Peanut Night on November 26, 2022. Following safety concerns from several residents, the City’s Building Inspector and Building Official conducted a thorough inspection of the structure and concluded that the integrity of the structure is compromised, and continued use is dangerous for users and is a liability to the City.   more>
#08-22 April 25, 2022	Governor Mike Parson to visit Marceline for CoffeeTree Group’s Ribbon Cutting   Marceline, MO - The City of Marceline is proud to host Missouri Governor Mike Parson, who will be in Marceline to officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the City’s newest employer, CoffeeTree Group at approximately 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 27th at its new Technical Operations Center located at 121 N. Main Street USA. The public is invited to the event which will begin upon the Governor’s arrival.     more>
#07-22 October 19, 2022	Council adopts date change for Regular City Council Meetings   Marceline, MO - At the regular meeting of the City Council on October 18, 2022, the Council adopted Ordinance #35.2233, formally changing the regular meeting dates to 5:30 pm on the second Wednesday each month, starting in the month of November.   more>
#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>