Smithville, Missouri

06/12/2026

📣 Friday Newsflash - June 12!

Click the link for this week's full update:
🏦 The Big Takeaways
📅 Key meetings & events
⚾ Parks & Rec Programming
🗣 Community updates & tips 👥 Senior Center news
🚧 City project & maintenance updates

Stay informed, get involved, and have a great weekend Smithville!
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06/12/2026

🚧 IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT PARKING, ROAD CLOSURES, RECYCLING CONTAINERS, AND THE PET PANTRY DURING SMITHVILLE LAKE FEST WEEK! 🎡

Smithville Lake Fest will be bigger than ever this year with the addition of the carnival! Please be aware of the following parking and road closure information:

🅿️ City Hall Parking Lots
There will be NO parking behind City Hall in any parking lot from June 14–21, 2026, as the area will be used for carnival setup and activities.

🚧 Road Closures
• Meadow Street will be closed from Mill Street to Bridge Street from June 13 at 10 p.m. through June 21 for carnival setup and operations.
• Roads within the event area (highlighted in yellow on the event map) will only be closed Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20.

Please review the attached map for complete road and parking lot closure information.

♻️ Recycling Containers
GFL will remove the recycling containers located behind City Hall on June 12. The containers will not be available during Lake Fest week and will be returned the following week.

🐾 Friends of Megan's Paws & Claws Pet Pantry
The Pet Pantry will be closed June 13–22 and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on June 22.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for another exciting Smithville Lake Fest! 🎉

06/11/2026

Signage can be your best friend. Not only do signs and banners let potential customers know that you are in business, hosting an event, or hiring, but they can also create a lasting impression. However, just because signs and banners are beneficial does not mean that you can place them wherever you want.

The City of Smithville has a sign ordinance in place that requires permits for both temporary and permanent signs. Signage and/or banners on buildings also require a permit. Garage sale signs do not require a permit.

No signs of any kind are allowed in the right-of-way of any city street or state highway.

If you have questions, call the City’s Development Department at 816-532-3897. You can also visit the City’s website for the rules and regulations or to access the proper application.

06/11/2026

We’re excited to announce that S. Matt Bond will join our team as our next Public Works Director, starting Monday, June 15!

Matt is an experienced professional engineer with over 34 years in public sector infrastructure and municipal engineering. He has held leadership roles with the City of Lawrence, KS and the Kansas Department of Transportation, managing major public works projects, stormwater and flood control initiatives, and bridge and roadway improvements across Kansas.

He has also led city-wide capital improvement programs, coordinated across agencies, and ensured compliance with environmental and safety standards. In the private sector, Matt served as a Senior Civil Engineer and Bridge Project Manager, overseeing complex land development and bridge projects.

Known for his collaborative leadership and dedication to resilient communities, Matt brings a wealth of experience to our team.

Please join us in welcoming Matt!

06/11/2026

*****UPDATE****Phones are working now!
City Hall is currently experiencing issues with its phone system. Our service provider has identified an outage involving one of their upstream carriers, which is affecting connectivity, particularly with some mobile carriers.

Staff is working closely with the provider to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. At this time, we do not have an estimated timeframe for when service will be fully restored.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and will share updates with the community as soon as more information becomes available.

06/10/2026

City of Smithville Street Department will be adding gravel to the parking lot adjacent to the City Hall parking lot tomorrow, Thursday June 11, 2026, from 7am-noon. Please avoid parking in that lot until the work is complete.


Thank you for your understanding.

06/09/2026

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Commercial Avenue Sidewalk Improvements and Mill & Overlay Projects!
Thank you for your patience during construction.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Event Details
📅 June 15, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Near the high school, 645 S. Commercial Ave., Smithville, MO 64089

06/05/2026

📣 Friday Newsflash - June 5!

Click the link for this week's full update:

🏦 The Big Takeaways
📅 Key meetings & events
⚾ Parks & Rec Programming
🗣 Community updates & tips
👥 Senior Center news
🚧 City project & maintenance updates

Stay informed, get involved, and have a great weekend Smithville!

https://www.smithvillemo.org/news_detail_T6_R218.php

06/05/2026

Update: this work has been completed.

Crews are currently repairing a water main break at 124 N 169 Hwy.

​Nearby residents and businesses including those near Dollar General, Smithville Marine, and the Lake Stop Restaurant area may experience low water pressure or little to no water.

​Thank you for your patience as our teams work to restore full service as quickly as possible!
We will post updates here as they become available.

06/04/2026