City of Pleasant Hill, Missouri Government

06/16/2026

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day and our nation's 250th anniversary, we'd like to share a few important reminders about fireworks within Pleasant Hill city limits, along with details about this year's community celebrations. 🇺🇸

🧨 Fireworks Within City Limits
- Residents living within Pleasant Hill city limits may discharge fireworks July 1–4.
- Allowed discharge times include July 1, 2, and 3 from 8 AM to 10 PM and July 4 from 8 AM to midnight.
- Fireworks sales are permitted within city limits July 1–4.
- Bottle rockets are prohibited and may not be sold, possessed, or discharged within city limits.

🇺🇸 1976 Time Capsule Unveiling
The time capsule, originally sealed on July 4, 1976, will be opened and its contents on display on Independence Day! The event will take place from 9 AM to noon in Depot Park in Downtown Pleasant Hill.

9:30 AM: Welcome, Speakers & VFW Flag Presentation
10 AM to Noon: Unveiling & Viewing of Time Capsule Contents

*The vault is tentatively scheduled to be unearthed on Tuesday, June 30, at 10 AM in front of City Hall. The public is welcome to attend and observe the unearthing; however, the main unveiling event will take place on July 4.

🎆 Fireworks at the Fairgrounds
This year, the City of Pleasant Hill's fireworks display is moving to the Cass County Fairgrounds!

Beginning at 4 PM on July 4, community organizations will come together to host a patriotic evening of family-friendly fun, including:
🎈 Bounce houses
🌮 Food trucks
🍻 Beverage tent
🛍️ Vendors
🎆 Fireworks display at dusk

🗑️ City Office Closure & Waste/Recycling Service
City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. Waste and recycling services will remain on their regular schedule with no service delays.

06/16/2026

Missed last night’s Economic Development 101 event? We’ve got you covered!

📺 Watch the event recording on the City of Pleasant Hill’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/svGntObupf8?si=UimNDI3l0NHNK6zx

📄 View the presentation slides on our website: https://www.pleasanthill.com/newsview.aspx?nid=6479

This a recording of the June 15, 2026 Economic Development 101 comm...

06/16/2026

City offices will be closed this Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Waste and recycling collection will remain on its normal schedule.

06/15/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow night for Economic Development 101!

Featured presenters include Tina Chace, Executive Director of the Platte County Economic Devlopment Council, and Tracy Brantner, Executive Director of the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation.

📆 Monday, June 15
📍 Memorial Building Upstairs
⏰ 6 PM

06/12/2026

Check out our full schedule of events and celebrate Christmas in July with us at the 2026 Cass County Fair! 🎡🎟️🍿

📅 July 14-19, 2026
📍 Cass County Fairgrounds - Pleasant Hill, MO

☀️ Pre-Fair Events:
- Queen, Duchess & Princess Pageants: July 1
- Livestock Shows & Auction: July 11-15

06/11/2026

Looking for summer fun? Pool passes and swim lessons are available now at the Pleasant Hill Pool!

Pool Pass Options:
☀️ Family Season Pass: $195
☀️ Individual Season Pass: $100
☀️ 10-Day Individual Pass: $60
☀️ 10-Day Senior Pass: $25.50

Daily Admission: $7 per person

🏊‍♀️ Swim Lessons are back for kids ages 6 months to 12 years old, and we're excited to help your little ones build skills and confidence in the water.

🔗 Purchase Pool Passes:
https://www.rec.us/organizations/pleasant-hill?tab=membershipsAndPasses

🔗 Register for Swim Lessons:
https://www.rec.us/organizations/pleasant-hill?activityIDs=abaa2ea4-4c4e-45d3-9618-90c54d05c47e

06/10/2026

Here is your June 8, 2026 City Council Meeting Recap!

🎥 Watch the full meeting video here:
www.youtube.com/

📝 View City Council meeting agendas and minutes here:
https://meetings.municode.com/MeetingsPage/index?clientCode=PLEASHILMO

06/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Announcement of Missouri State Auditor's City and Municipal Division Audits

June 9, 2026 — The City of Pleasant Hill acknowledges the announcement by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick regarding the initiation of a performance audit of the City of Pleasant Hill and an audit of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Division.

The City welcomes the opportunity to work cooperatively with the Missouri State Auditor's Office throughout both the City and Municipal Court audits and is committed to providing the information and assistance necessary to support a thorough and independent review.

The performance audit of the City was initiated through Missouri's citizen petition audit process following the submission of signatures by registered voters. Separately, the audit of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Division was requested by city officials after concerns with court processes were identified and brought to the attention of the State Auditor's Office.

The City will continue to keep residents informed as information becomes available for public release. Residents seeking additional information about the audit process may visit the Missouri State Auditor's website at www.auditor.mo.gov.

06/09/2026

Important 4th of July update! 🎆 Mayor Donovan has announced that the City's 2026 July 4th fireworks display will be moved to the Cass County Fairgrounds. This change helps keep our Independence Day celebrations centered in and around our downtown area.

The City's fireworks display will still begin at dusk (approximately 9:30–9:45 PM) on July 4.

🇺🇸 Celebrate our nation's 250th Anniversary all day long!

Join us from 9 AM to Noon as the City unveils the 1976 Time Capsule, offering a unique glimpse into Pleasant Hill's past.

That evening, head to the Cass County Fairgrounds for the July 4th Fireworks at the Fairgrounds celebration. Various community groups are working together to create an evening full of family fun featuring bounce houses, food trucks, the City's firework display at dusk and more. Additional details regarding the event will be released soon!

Interested in getting involved in this event? Community groups that would like to participate are encouraged to contact Mayor Donovan at [email protected].