News Releases

 

#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>