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Sanitation & Recycling Cancelled for Thursday February 24, 2022

2/23/2022

Due to road conditions and the threat of continuing severe weather, sanitation and recycling services scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled.  We will update with further information as it becomes available.  

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Councilman Sean A. Wilson named Citizen of the Year 2021

2/14/2022

"We can't change what we refuse to touch."

 

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Trash Pickup to Start a Day Early

2/8/2022

Due to last week's cancelation, Saint Robert Sanitation will begin making their way through the City tomorrow, Wednesday the 9th to collect any trash that may be at the curb. If your trash is not picked up tomorrow, normal trash routes will be ran Thursday and Friday of this week, as well.

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City Prepares for Winter Storm

2/1/2022

The City of Waynesville would like to take the opportunity in advance of the approaching winter weather system to reassure our citizens the City’s employees are prepared to respond to the forecasted conditions over the next couple days.  We have been tracking and preparing for this event throughout the week, however, it should be noted the City has taken numerous precautionary measures to try and minimize the effect storm events like this may have upon our residents.

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Winter Weather Advisory

1/31/2022

Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Tuesday night through Thursday Evening. Please take action to prepare ahead of time.

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Outdoor Fitness Court Coming Soon to Roubidoux Park

1/25/2022

The City of Waynesville has been selected as an awardee in the 2022 National Fitness Court Healthy Cities Campaign! This award is for one 2022 NFC Grant of $25,000. The City will need to provide a local match in the amount of up to $125,000. These funds will be used to install a fitness court in the Roubidoux Park. The 2022 NFC Healthy Cities Campaign is part of a national movement to make world-class fitness free and accessible in public spaces across the country. We look forward to promoting this project and bringing the community together for a build day at the park in late 2022. Click the link below to watch a short video to learn more.

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2022 Municipal Election

11/17/2021

Opening date for Candidate filing for the 2022 Municipal Election is soon approaching.  The City encourages anyone who would like to give their time to making Waynesville a better place for family and business to file for candidacy in their Ward.  If you are unsure which Ward you reside in, you can refer to the Ward Map found here.

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City launches ARPA Relief Grant Funding Programs

11/8/2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package or American Rescue Plan, is a $1.9 trillion dollar economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, to speed up the country's recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession.  

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City Crew Complete Repairs to Roubidoux Walking Bridge

10/7/2021

City crews have been working hard to repair the walking bridge that connects Roubidoux Park to Laughlin Park under the historic Roubidoux Bridge.

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Missouri Department Of Conservation and the Kiwanis Club Presents: Kid's Fishing Day

10/7/2021

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020, several yearly events were cancelled leaving the banks of the Roubidoux quiet and somber.  Those times are changing however, and for the good.  Events are coming back and they are encouraging folks to put down their phones and enjoy the outdoors again.

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City approved for Project CommuniTree, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri's free tree program

8/19/2021

Executive Assistant Miriam Jones and Park Supervisor Trey Haragan applied and was approved for the Project CommuniTree, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri's free tree program.  Forest ReLeaf of Missouri operates the only nonprofit community-assisted tree nursery in the region. Since 1993, more than 200,000 trees have been planted throughout Missouri and Illinois - projects that have increased tree canopy in low-income areas, assisted with reforestation after major weather disasters and those undertaken to promote peace and healing in our communities. 

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