City of Odessa Missouri Government

09/03/2026

City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Trash service will not be affected by the holiday and will run on its regular schedule.

09/01/2026

The September City Newsletter is available to view on the website. Stay connected and informed with the latest news, upcoming events, important reminders, and more. It's one of the best ways to keep up with what's happening in our community.

Check it out ➡️www.cityofodessamo.com/citynewsletters

08/31/2026

MoDOT Lafayette County area maintenance work for Aug. 31 - Sept. 4

Route AA between Summer Rd. and Van Meter Rd.: road closed on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for culvert replacement work.

08/27/2026

The Board of Aldermen approved changes to the City’s electric rate structure following completion of the City’s electric cost-of-service study by Allgeier, Martin and Associates.

Customers will begin seeing the updated rates reflected on their September electric bills.

The updated rate structure is intended to improve the long-term financial sustainability of the electric utility while ensuring electric rates remain fair, equitable, and reflective of the cost to provide service.

Residential customers will move to block rates, providing more predictability and greater control over monthly electric costs based on usage. Commercial and Industrial customers will be classified based on usage and load factor.

The current Energy Cost Adjustment will be replaced with a Purchased Power Adjustment designed to more accurately reflect wholesale power costs. Customers can expect to see a significant reduction in the adjustment under the new structure.

For more detailed information, please refer to the news section on the City website homepage. As always, please feel free to give us a call if you have a question.

📲816-230-5577

08/26/2026

The August 24 Board of Aldermen meeting recap is now available.

The recap highlights the key discussions and actions taken by the Board during the meeting. We know many residents aren't able to attend Board meetings, so these recaps are a great way to stay informed about the decisions, projects, and initiatives happening in our community.

🎥 Watch the meeting recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaeKEeI8qbs
📑 View the agenda packet: https://shorturl.at/LfYFX

08/25/2026

🚌 Students head back to school tomorrow! 🎒

Please remember to slow down, stay alert, and watch for school buses and children near roadways. Effective Aug. 28, SB 1421 sets harsher penalties for illegally passing a school bus when its lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.

Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicle.

Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Drivers must stop their vehicle before they reach the bus and wait until the lights stop flashing, the extended stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving (or the bus driver signals to proceed) before they can start driving again.

Let's make getting to and from school safe for everyone. Stop. Stay. Keep our bulldogs safe. 🐾♥️🖤

08/24/2026

The Board of Aldermen will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building.

A public hearing will be held during the meeting regarding the City’s proposed tax levy rates for 2026. This is an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding the proposed rates.

Anyone wishing to address the Mayor and Board must complete a Speaker’s Appearance Form and submit it to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. Forms are available online and at the entrance to the Community Building.

View the agenda: https://www.cityofodessamo.com/meetings
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com//streams

08/24/2026

MoDOT maintenance work for this week:

Route 23 between SE 15th St. and Route CC: flagging operations with pilot cars from Monday, Aug. 24 until Wednesday, Aug. 26, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for pavement repair work.

08/20/2026

📢Updated date to September 15

LAFAYETTE COUNTY - I-70 WB to CLOSE in Odessa on Sept. 15-16 for the demolition of the Johnson Drive bridge. I-70 EB to be reduced to one lane and diverted onto Old 40 Hwy through town. More details: https://www.modot.org/node/95366

08/20/2026

There is a Planning & Zoning meeting tonight at 6pm at the Community Building. The public is welcome to attend.

Meeting Agenda:https://www.cityofodessamo.com/meetingfiles/40021/agendas/33a3f5d045ae4ec6829262fbf5c963e5.pdf

Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com//videos