City of Crocker, MO Municipal Government

09/03/2026

💧 WATER LEAK NOTICE – KEETH ROAD 💧

The City of Crocker would like to make residents aware of a small water leak in the area of 333–337 Keeth Road.

Our Public Works Department is aware of the leak, and the affected area has been coned off for safety. Crews will be on site first thing Friday morning, September 4, 2026, to begin digging and making the necessary repairs.

At this time, we are hopeful that repairs can be completed as quickly and smoothly as possible. We will keep residents updated if there are any changes or if a temporary water service interruption becomes necessary while repairs are being made.

⚠️ Please use caution when traveling through this area and avoid the coned-off section.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while our crew works to get this taken care of. Thank you for helping us keep Crocker safe and our water system running smoothly!

— City of Crocker

09/02/2026

🚨 Crocker Rural Fire Protection District asks everyone to please refrain from all open burning during these extremely dry conditions until significant rainfall has occurred. 🚨

With the current heat and dry conditions, fires can start quickly and spread rapidly, putting lives, homes, property, and our community at risk.

If you see smoke, fire, or anything that appears concerning, please call 911 immediately and provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, including the location and what you are seeing.

Early reporting can make all the difference in protecting lives and property.

🔥 Please don’t open burn. Help us prevent a fire before it starts.

We are there because we care.
— Crocker Rural Fire Protection District

09/01/2026

It’s time to clean up, clear out, and get Crocker looking great for fall! 🧹🍁

The City of Crocker, in partnership with M&M Roll-Off & Sanitation, will hold our Fall Clean Up on Monday, October 5th!

🏡 This is a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted household junk, old furniture, mattresses, bagged or bundled yard waste, and other approved non-hazardous items.

⏰ IMPORTANT: All items must be placed at the curb NO LATER THAN 5:00 AM on October 5th to ensure pickup.

🚫 Please remember: No construction debris, tires, paint, chemicals, or electronics. This service is available to City of Crocker residents only.

❓ Not sure if they’ll take it?
Please call M&M Roll-Off directly at 573-736-5994 before placing the item at the curb.

A clean community takes all of us! We encourage everyone to take advantage of Fall Clean Up and help us keep our neighborhoods and community looking their best. ❤️

🍁 Together, we can KEEP CROCKER CLEAN! 🍁

📞 Questions for City Hall: 573-736-5327

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08/31/2026

CITY OF CROCKER, MISSOURI

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2026

City of Crocker Announces Mayoral Transition

CROCKER, MISSOURI — The City of Crocker would like to inform residents of a recent change in City leadership.

A Special Public Meeting of the Crocker Board of Aldermen was held on August 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Notice of the meeting was posted publicly in accordance with Missouri statute on August 21, 2026, at 4:43 p.m. During the meeting, the Board formally accepted the resignation of Mayor Jim Patton.

Following the acceptance of Mayor Patton’s resignation, the Board of Aldermen appointed Alderman Brian Williams to serve as Interim Mayor of the City of Crocker. Mayor Williams will serve in this capacity until the next municipal election cycle in April 2027.

As a result of Brian Williams’ appointment as Interim Mayor, his seat on the Crocker Board of Aldermen is now vacant. The City intends to appoint an individual to fill the vacant alderman position at the next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Aldermen, scheduled for:

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:30PM

Residents are encouraged to attend public meetings and remain informed about matters affecting the Crocker community.

City of Crocker
108 South Commercial Street
Crocker, Missouri 65452
573-736-5327

08/10/2026

⚽️🌱 THE SOCCER FIELD IS LOOKING GREAT! 🌱⚽️

We are so excited to see our soccer field looking green, healthy, and ready for the upcoming season! A lot of time, work, and patience has gone into getting the field re-seeded and giving the new grass the opportunity to establish.

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone for patiently waiting while the field was closed and the re-seeding process was completed. We know it wasn’t always convenient, but taking the time to do it right was important—and the results are definitely showing! 💚

The City of Crocker is especially excited to see the Crocker High School Soccer Team and our local youth soccer organization take the field this upcoming season. There’s nothing better than seeing our community’s young athletes out there playing, competing, learning, and representing Crocker! ⚽️

We can’t wait to hear the cheers from the sidelines and see this field full of players again.

Here’s to a great soccer season in Crocker! ⚽️💙🤍

Last sleep before the first day of practice 😴

Field is freshly mown and ready for some hard work!💪🏼

See you all tomorrow!

08/07/2026

We are so proud to have Central Ozarks Medical Center - COMC apart of our Crocker Community!

08/04/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING – FULL-TIME LABORER 🚧

The City of Crocker is looking for a hardworking, dependable individual to join our Public Works Department as a Full-Time Laborer!

This position offers the opportunity to serve your community while working in a variety of areas, including:

💧 Water Distribution
🚰 Wastewater Operations
🛣️ Street Maintenance
🌳 Parks & Grounds Maintenance
🛠️ General Public Works Projects

We are looking for someone who is:

✔ Dependable and motivated
✔ Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
✔ Willing to learn and work as part of a team
✔ Committed to providing quality service to the citizens of Crocker

Benefits Include:

✅ Health insurance
✅ Retirement benefits
✅ Paid holidays
✅ Paid time off
✅ Training and advancement opportunities

📍 Applications are available at Crocker City Hall
📍 108 South Commercial Street, Crocker, MO 65452
📞 For more information, call City Hall at (573) 736-5327.

Come build a career while making a difference in your community. Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Crocker running!

The City of Crocker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

07/28/2026

Important The City of Crocker's Annual Railroad Days Update!

🇺🇸🚂 BIG NEWS FROM THE CITY OF CROCKER! 🚂🇺🇸

The City of Crocker is excited to announce an update to this year's Crocker Railroad Days!

After carefully reviewing several scheduling conflicts and community events, we have made the decision to move Railroad Days to Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5.

While we know date changes can be unexpected, we truly believe this will create an even better experience for everyone! This change allows us to fully utilize our park facilities, expand our event footprint, and offer an even greater variety of attractions and activities for families and visitors. Our goal has always been to create the best possible celebration for our community, and we're confident this move will make Railroad Days one you won't want to miss!

🚂🇺🇸 2026 Theme
"Crocker Railroad Days – All Aboard America: 250 Years of Freedom!"

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a weekend full of hometown pride, patriotism, entertainment, and fun for all ages!

🎉 Here's just a taste of what's coming!

🎡 Ground Carnival Swing Ride, Gyrosphere, Mechanical Bull
🧗 3 Person Rock Climbing Wall
🏰 Several Bounce Houses
🐴 Pony Rides
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎉 Foam Party – All Day Saturday after the parade
🍻 Crocker VFW Beer Garden – Friday & Saturday Evening
🎶 Live Bands – Friday & Saturday Night
🎲 Bingo – Friday Night
🚂 Community Parade – Saturday at 11:00 AM
🍔 Odd Fellows cooking in downtown Crocker beginning around 11:00 AM
🛍️ Local businesses and shops open throughout the weekend
🍧 Food vendors, craft vendors, commercial vendors, community booths, kids' activities, games, and much more!
🎆 30-Minute Fireworks Spectacular – Saturday Night
💃 Dance in the Park immediately following the fireworks

There truly will be something for everyone—from exciting rides and family attractions to great food, live entertainment, shopping, and a patriotic celebration of America's 250th Birthday!

📣 VENDORS WANTED!

Current vendors, please watch your email for important information regarding the date change.

Interested in joining us as a food, craft, commercial, or community vendor? We'd love to have you!

📍 Contact Crocker City Hall for a vendor application or email:

Jessica Helms
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support as we work to make Crocker Railroad Days 2026 our biggest and best celebration yet. We truly believe this schedule change will provide an even better experience for our residents, visitors, vendors, and entertainers.

❤️ Bring your family, invite your friends, support our local businesses, and join us as we celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom right here in Crocker!

📅 Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5
📍 Downtown Crocker & Crocker City Park

Mark your calendars—we'll see you at the biggest Railroad Days celebration yet! 🇺🇸🚂

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