Arnold Residents Overwhelm City’s First Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event

City administrator says response shows need for regular collections.

City of Arnold Government Meetings — Week of August 22

Only the Arnold Planning and Zoning meeting is scheduled for this week.

Teachers Have Questions about ‘Facebook Law’

Missouri Senate Bill 41, the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act, requires school districts to create a policy banning teachers from using the Internet to communicate with students.

Richardson Road Work Has Begun

Traffic shifted on Richardson Road, and drivers should expect contractors working close to the road.

City Cuts Funding to Arnold Chamber of Commerce

Facing an $800,000 budget shortfall, the City of Arnold already cut two police department jobs and withheld 1 percent raises balance the budget, the treasurer said.

State Education Board Concerned about Social Media Law

"St. Louis Post-Dispatch" reports that a few people on the Missouri Board of Education believe the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act goes too far and intrudes on useful Internet teaching tools.

ADA-Compliant Doors in City Budget

The proposed ADA doors, however, comply with older regulations, says the city's director of administration.

$2,000 Ethics Fine on Amato

The Missouri Ethics Commission says it will waive $1,800 of the fee if Amato has no further ethics violations within the next two years.

Arnold to Wait on Certain Street Replacements

Finding and making sewer repairs should occur prior to street repairs, public works director says.

No Hiring Freeze for Arnold City Hall

Treasurer Dan Kroupa says police chief and city administrator withdrew staffing and salary increase requests to offset next year's budget costs.

City of Arnold Government Meetings — Week of August 15

Free hazardous waste disposal, sponsored by The City of Arnold, on Saturday.

World Trade Center Artifact Begins Historical Conversation with Younger Generations

Many of Arnold's children are too young to have lived through and understand the effects of Sept. 11.

Lane Closures on I-270, in Jefferson County's I-55 and Route Z This Weekend

MoDOT crews will paint new lanes on Interstate 270 and make pavement repairs in Jefferson County staring tonight.

Police, Firefighters Escort 9/11 Artifact to Arnold

Arnold councilmen and emergency first responders traveled to St. Louis city to bring a World Trade Center artifact back to Arnold for the city's 9/11 memorial.

Students, Teachers Oppose Social Networking Ban

A "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" article reports that the Missouri law banning social networks between students and educators could lead to a civil rights lawsuit.

Missouri State Fairgoers Eligible to Win a Kindle e-reader

Missouri’s College Savings Plan is sponsoring the electronic book giveaway.

Treasurer's Staff to Answer Unclaimed Property Questions at State Fair

Staffers will be at the fair, beginning at 10 a.m. every day, to help residents find unclaimed tax returns, abandoned deposit boxes and insurance policies proceeds.

World Trade Center Artifact Expected at City Hall Thursday

Arnold's first responders and city employees will escort the 9/11 item to Arnold, from St. Louis, Thursday afternoon.

Jefferson County Adopts New Building Code

Changes should make remodeling project completion easier, county planner says.

State Treasurer Warns of Unclaimed Property Email Scam

Missourians should report unsolicited emails asking for personal information.

City of Arnold Government Meetings — Week of August 8

Arnold City Budget will consume the councilmen's time on Thursday.

Council to Discuss Hiring Freeze Proposal

Ward 2 Councilman Jim Edwards proposed the city stop hiring unless department leaders can justify each new position to the eight Arnold City Council members.

Arnold City Council Approves $4,000 Toward 9/11 Memorial

Parks Director Susie Boone will continue to ask for donations to offset the city expenditures.

World Trade Center Artifact Expected to Arrive Early This Week

Arnold is the only Missouri city to receive a 9/11 artifact in the final distribution of World Trade Center steel.

Two Southbound I-270 Lanes Closed This Weekend

MoDOT Crews will continue bridge repairs during lower traffic days.

No Social Networking Between Teachers and Students

On Aug. 28, a Missouri state law will protect students from sexual offenders.

More Tips to Save Money During the Tax Holiday

Back-to-school items purchased in Arnold on Friday through Sunday are exempt from the Missouri and Arnold sales tax.

Donations Needed to Perfect Arnold's 9/11 Memorial

Boy Scouts and Jaycees have paid for shipping and flag pole costs, and volunteers are working to build the memorial.

Work Begins on 9/11 Memorial

A contract binds the City of Arnold to have 9/11 memorial at a high visibility site, Parks Director Boone said.

Arnold's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event on Aug. 20

The City of Arnold received a grant to help residents dispose of hazardous materials such as batteries, paint, motor oil and lightbulbs.

3,000 Tons of Road Salt Expected for Arnold's Winter

The city will pay about $148,000 to receive the needed salt from a purchasing cooperative run through the City of Chesterfield.

Parks Department Sets Managed Deer Bow Hunt Lottery

Deadline is Sept. 9 for hunters to participate in October deer hunts

Road Repairs on Richardson Road Soon

A Barnhart, MO, contractor received a $108,000 contract to repair about one-third of Richardson Road between Jeffco Boulevard and the I-55 overpass.

City of Arnold Government Meetings — Week of August 1

Residents with ideas to increase tourism revenues should attend the Tourism Commission meeting on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Two I-270 Southbound Lanes Closed Until Monday

All ramps at the I-270 and I-44 interchange open this weekend.

Debt Ceiling Woes: How It Affects You

A Clayton-based economist predicts how a debt ceiling impasse would affect St. Louis-area residents.

City Council to Consider Two Budget Constraints Thursday

The resolutions hope to limit personnel costs to 60 percent of a projected Arnold city budget and to create a contingency fund for emergencies.

Arnold Recreation Center Closed until Saturday

A sign on the building states the recenter is closed due to annual maintenance operations.

County Inches Closer to Approval of New Building Code

Changes include licensing of mechanical contractors and adoption of an existing building code.

County Redistricting Vote May Be in Question

Charter language is open to interpretation, county executive says.