Adoption Information

The shelter is conducting business at the facility to include all services offered to the public by appointment only. Those needing services will need to call 271-4877 to schedule an appointment with staff. Those interested in adopting or meeting an anima...

Half-Off Adoptions

Half-off adoptions take place on the first Wednesday of the month for cats and the third Wednesday of the month for dogs. The process is quick and easy starting with an online application found at stjoemo.animalshelternet.com. Adopting an animal is very a...

City Link October 14, 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Event; Bonds for Bridges; Active Aging... and more!

City Council Agenda October 18, 2021

The October 18 City Council meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Watch the meeting live on cable channel 19 or live streamed on the city's website at stjosephmo.gov.

City Link October 7, 2021

Vaccine Clinic; Comprehensive Plan; Pumpkinfest... and more!

King Hill Bridge Replacement Project

The first bridge to begin construction under the Bonds for Bridges program will be the King Hill Bridge that spans South 2nd Street. Beginning Monday, October 4, several streets in the area of the bridge will be closed for the project.

City Link September 30, 2021

Fall Clean Sweep; The Importance of Neighborhood Parks; Focusing on Your Children's Health... and more!

City Council Meeting October 4, 2021

The October 4 City Council meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Watch the meeting live on cable channel 19 or live streamed on the city's website at stjosephmo.gov.

City Link September 23, 2021

Parks Public Meetings; A New Kind of Sports League; Financial Reporting Award... and More!

Notification of Increased Vaccinations in Buchanan County

During a review of the completeness of residence address data in ShowMeVax, the state has discovered errors and/or missing information in COVID-19 vaccination records resulting in a change to the number of vaccinations for Buchanan County.

Parks Ambassador Public Meetings

Following the support of voters in August to restore and improve our parks, a series of public meetings will be held in October to gather community input on how we can all work together to help them stay safe and well-maintained for many years to come.

City Link September 16, 2021

Fall Clean Sweep; Force Main Evaluation; Preventing Falls... and more!

22nd Street Maintenance Project

Beginning Monday, September 20, sections of 22nd Street, from Lovers Lane to Frederick Avenue, will be closed for repair. Street division crews will close 22nd Street in sections of one to two blocks at a time, starting at Lovers Lane heading south.

City Council Meeting September 20, 2021

The September 20 City Council meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Watch the meeting live on cable channel 19 or live streamed on the city's website at stjosephmo.gov.

Mayor, Council and Municipal Judge Elections

Elections for Mayor, City Council and Municipal Judge will be held February 8, 2022 (Primary) and April 5, 2022 (General). Any person interested in running may come to the City Clerk’s office beginning September 21 to pick up petitions.

Special City Council Meeting September 14, 2021

The September 14 Special City Council meeting will begin at 4pm in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall.

City Link September 9, 2021

National Preparedness Month; Esport Registration; South Side Fall Festival... and more!

Parkway Closure for Corby Pond Restoration

Beginning Tuesday, September 7, sections of the Parkway will be closed for work on the Corby Pond restoration project. The closure is expected to last approximately three months.

City Link September 2, 2021

Splash Park Hours Change; Rosecrans Treatment Plant; Focus on Mental Health... and more!

City Council Agenda September 7, 2021

The September 7 (TUESDAY) City Council meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Watch the meeting live on cable channel 19 or live streamed on the city's website at stjosephmo.gov.

City Link August 26, 2021

Corby Pond Project Update; Weatherize; Household Safety... and more!

Finance Director Named

Katie Mull has been named as the Director of Finance for the City of St. Joseph.

City Link August 5, 2021

Garage Sale Weekend; Back to School Immunizations; Public Meeting... and more!

Stay Connected

The most recent City Link digital newsletter is now available. Read the September 23 publication and don’t forget to sign-up receive the digital newsletter every week.  

National Fire Prevention Month

October is National Fire Prevention Month with the week of October 3-9, designated as Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association has announced "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" as this year's theme for Fire Preventio...

COVID-19 Information

The health department is working with community partners and implementing guidance from the CDC regarding an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Updates and Information

View the latest vaccine information, state and local case numbers and resources.

Comprehensive Plan

The city is currently working to complete its Comprehensive Plan, a document which will help guide development and decision making for the next 20 years. It's important for the community to take part in this process and we want to hear from you!

Time to Weatherize

As the temperatures outside get cooler and the days are getting shorter, there's still time to weatherize your home.

Discover Downtown

Have you been downtown lately? From one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and entertainment, there is always something to explore.

Get Connected

Staying in touch with your city has never been easier! Take advantage of one or all of our outreach methods to see how your city is working for you. Stay up to date by getting connected through Facebook, Twitter, cable Channel 19 or visiting our website. ...

City Link

Stay up-to-date with what is happening throughout the city by signing up to receive the weekly City Link e-newsletter.

Job Postings

Would you like to work for the city of St. Joseph? Find the most recent full-time and part-time job opportunities.

Landfill Hours Change

The labor market has remained challenging for employers and affected many divisions, including the landfill. The inability to fill numerous positions, along with increased tonnage, has led the landfill to make a temporary change to the hours of operation.

Join the Communications Center Team

When looking for excellence in 911 dispatching, start with the St. Joseph Police Department.

Autumn Crime Prevention

As the nights draw in, here is some crime prevention advice for Autumn: 

• Make sure doors and windows are locked, particularly when leaving the house. It's easy to leave your front door or windows unlocked, especially when you're ...

Friday Fish Feeds

Please join us at the Remington Nature Center every Friday at 10:30am for our Friday Fish Feeding Frenzy (PDF) event. Help us feed the Missouri River fish who live in our 7,000-gallon aquarium. Their diet consists of minnows, worms, corn, and peas. Observ...

Reporting Non-Injury Crashes

Involved in a non-injury crash? You are not obligated to call or wait for a police response. The police department encourages motorists involved in minor crashes to exchange information with one another or file out an online crash report.