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30 03, 2021

Statistics Show Increase in Local Area College Graduates

2021-04-02T08:55:12-05:00March 30th, 2021|Latest News|

A recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, covering the five-year period ending in 2019, shows that Jefferson County, MO has increased in percentage of local residents receiving a graduate degree.

In Jefferson County, an estimated 20.4% of residents 25 and older held a bachelor’s or graduate degree between 2015 and 2019. That is an increase from the previous survey period, 2010-2014, when an estimated 18% of residents 25 and older held such a degree, the survey showed.

Missouri experienced an increase of 2.5 percentage points for residents who held at least a bachelor’s degree between the two periods – an estimated 29.2% of people held one between 2015 and 2019 compared with 26.7% between 2010 and 2014.

The median annual income for the holder of a bachelor’s degree in Missouri was $50,042 (adjusted to 2019 dollars), while high school graduates earned $30,658, according to the Survey.

Nearly a third of U.S. residents ages 25 and older – 32.1% – hold at least a bachelor’s degree, according to the survey covering the five-year period ending in 2019.

That is up from 27.5% in the five-year period ending in 2009, the Census Bureau survey showed.

Higher education is a benefit to its community and helps create a more successful society overall!

Jefferson College Arnold MO

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9 12, 2020

Accessible Equipment Installed at Pomme Creek

2020-12-09T09:47:43-06:00December 9th, 2020|Latest News|

Accessible fitness equipment was recently installed along the Pomme Creek Park walking trail.

Funding for the new equipment was provided through a grant awarded to the City of Arnold by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). The $15,000 grant was awarded to help make Arnold City Parks more accessible for seniors and those with disabilities.

The AARP awards grants to “age-friendly communities” for initiatives in their communities. In 2019, Arnold was named an age-friendly city. Arnold is the first city in the state of Missouri to be designated an “Age-Friendly Community” by the AARP.

The AARP grant supports the City’s efforts to fulfill the “Age-Friendly Community Network’s” mission for safe, interactive, and accessible venues that foster physical, mental, and social wellness. The equipment provides additional fitness options along with the park’s roughly 5 miles of walking trails, ponds, and natural environment.

Each station provides unique elements of a physical fitness routine, including:

  • Hand Bike, Accessible
    Function: Strengthens arm and shoulder muscles.
  • Pendulum Machine
    Function: Strengthens lower back, abdominals and waist muscles.
  • Stair Climber
    Function: Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, abdominals, and forearms.
  • Rowing Machine
    Function: Strengthens upper back, lower back, shoulders, biceps, and forearms.
  • Upright Stationary Bike
    Function: Strengthens calves, hamstrings, glutes and quadriceps.
  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment, Arnold MO
  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment, Arnold MO
  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment, Arnold MO
  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment, Arnold MO

The newly installed equipment is designed to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities, but also provides fitness opportunities for all segments of the population.

Parks Department staff, under the supervision of Parks Superintendent Ray Dornseif, installed 5 pieces of accessible exercise equipment along the walking trail at Pomme Creek Park. Bill Knittig, from the City of Arnold Commission on Aging & Disabilities, was instrumental in locating the grant funding. Dickie Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Arnold, worked to secure the funding with essential support from Mayor Ron Counts, City Administration, and the City Council.

The City of Arnold continues to make improvements to the recently established Pomme Creek Park, the site of the former golf course. The golf cart paths are now trails for public use. A second entrance has been added off of Tenbrook at the bridge that crosses Pomme Creek. Look for more amenities to further improve the park in the future.

  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment with Arnold MO Staff
  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment with Arnold MO Staff
  • Pomme Creek Park Accessible Equipment with Arnold MO Staff

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4 12, 2020

City of Arnold Crowned 2020 Feed The Masses Champion

2020-12-08T15:01:32-06:00December 4th, 2020|Latest News|

The final numbers are in and with your help the City of Arnold was able to donate 6,814 canned good items to the Arnold Food Pantry and be crowned the 2020 Feed The Masses Champion!

The Ballwin Parks and Recreation organized this very successful event for area communities as a challenge to see which community could collect the most food items. In just 30 days, 18 communities in the St. Louis region were able to collect 34,579 items.

Our gratitude to all Arnold residents, non-residents, friends, family, co-workers, businesses, and other members of our community for your canned good donations. Your generosity makes a difference in so many people’s lives.

Also, thank you to the Arnold License Office (operated by the Arnold Jaycees) who matched all donations received at the Arnold Recreation Center.  The Arnold License Office donated a total of 3,407 items. Their commitment and continued contributions are the reasons we are making a positive impact in the lives of our community members.

Other deserving recognition for their very generous support goes to Peters-Eichler Mechanical, Inc., Republic Services, and Wal-Mart.

The City of Arnold is very proud of all who came together in this time of need!

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8 09, 2020

St. Luke’s Opens New Urgent Care Center in Arnold

2022-11-15T10:44:51-06:00September 8th, 2020|Latest News|

St. Lukes Urgent CareSt. Luke’s healthcare network continues to expand access to services in Jefferson County as it opens its first urgent care center in the area on August 31, 2020. The new location at 832 Arnold Commons in the Arnold Commons Shopping Center will be open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.

“Bringing quality healthcare services close to home is one of the many ways St. Luke’s lives its mission to improve the quality of life for our patients and the community,” said Dr. Robert Paino, network medical director of St. Luke’s Urgent Care Centers. “With the opening of St. Luke’s Urgent Care in Arnold, we can respond to medical needs in a way that is convenient and fits within our patients’ lifestyles.”

The center will provide patients of all ages with prompt treatment for minor medical emergencies such as earaches, cuts and insect bites to more severe injuries like sprains and broken bones. Board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners will be on-site to conduct sports and camp physicals, administer vaccinations and test for viral and bacterial infections such as COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and strep throat. The facility will also offer diagnostic radiology services and lab services with a provider order.

Walk-ins are welcome. Patients can check-in and register online via InQuicker at stlukes-stl.com/urgent-care before their visit or request a virtual video visit.

In addition to services for individuals and families, employers in or near Arnold can take advantage of St. Luke’s workplace-related healthcare services to manage occupational and workplace issues including on-the-job illnesses and injuries, workplace screenings, company-wide health initiatives and workers’ compensation care, and for the injuries products from this Cherry Runtz Weed Strain Review can help a lot in this area.

St. Luke’s seven other urgent care centers are located throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties in Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Ellisville, Fenton, Kirkwood, Ladue and O’Fallon.

St. Luke’s opened the St. Louis area’s first urgent care center in 1982. Because St. Luke’s urgent care centers are hospital-owned, they achieve state and national patient care standards. The centers are also connected through St. Luke’s electronic medical record system allowing for an integrated chart and convenience for the patient and provider. For more information, visit stlukes-stl.com/urgent-care

About St. Luke’s Hospital:

St. Luke’s Hospital is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider committed to improving the quality of life for its patients and the community. Since its founding in 1866, St. Luke’s has grown from a single hospital location to an advanced network of care. It provides personalized healthcare services in over 60 specialty areas at its 493-bed hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. and 143-bed St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital. It also offers more than 30 other locations across the greater St. Louis area, bringing quality healthcare services close to home. St. Luke’s is nationally-recognized for quality care and consistently earns high patient satisfaction scores. In St. Louis, St. Luke’s is the exclusive alliance provider for the nation’s No. 1 heart hospital, Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute.

 

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8 07, 2020

Jefferson College – A Decade of Progress

2020-07-08T16:47:31-05:00July 8th, 2020|Latest News|

Jefferson College Arnold MOJefferson College logoJefferson College is pleased to share the following 10-Year Report to the Community, highlighting many of the accomplishments and achievements of the past decade.

As the College undergoes a transition in administrative leadership, we hope you will share the sense of pride that propels the institution toward a strong and vibrant future!

Visit Jefferson College to find out more!

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27 02, 2020

Volunteer Positions Open for City of Arnold Boards & Commissions

2020-10-28T16:20:53-05:00February 27th, 2020|Latest News|

City of Arnold Boards & CommissionsCommitted volunteers play an important part in shaping Arnold’s future.

Commission members assist the City Council and Administration in developing policies and services, which reflect the needs and values of the entire Arnold community. Members of a City commission or board serve as respected community advisers to the City Council and Administration.

While volunteer involvement requires time and effort, it also provides an opportunity for genuine public service. In addition, you gain knowledge about the role of City government and its day-to-day operations.

The following currently have open volunteer resident positions:

If you’re interested in joining other Arnold citizens in serving as a volunteer commission member, please download below and complete a Boards & Commissions Volunteer Interest Sheet. Your interest sheet and profile will be submitted to the Mayor for review and, if an opportunity is not immediately available, it will be placed on file for future consideration, as well.

Questions about the purpose of, or volunteer commitment required for any of the commissions may be directed to Mary Ellen Cox, Administrative Assistant, or 636-282-6668.

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20 12, 2019

Flood Insurance – A Critical Part of Preparedness for Missourians

2020-02-05T11:52:20-06:00December 20th, 2019|Latest News|

January 30, 2019

News Release

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for Missouri to experience serious flooding again in only a few weeks. Last year’s damage repairs are ongoing, while emergency managers, meteorologists, engineers, farmers, and residents monitor weather forecasts, anticipating another spring flood season.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a great way to protect your home, business, or personal property. According to NFIP, just six inches of water can cause $52,000 in damage to your home. Statewide, NFIP paid more than $70 million in flood insurance claims to Missouri policyholders for damage in 2019.

After 2019’s historic flooding, one action residents and business owners should take immediately is to review their current flood insurance coverage or consider purchasing a flood insurance policy if they don’t have one. Did you know most homeowner and business multi-peril policies do NOT cover flood damage? A new policy takes 30 days to go into effect.

Other key facts you should know:

  • Flood insurance can pay up to $250,000 for damage to your house and up to $100,000 for contents.
  • Business owners can purchase coverage up to $500,000 for structures and up to $500,000 for contents.
  • Flood insurance pays for covered flood damage regardless of whether there is a federal disaster declaration. The average annual cost of an NFIP policy for homeowners is about $700.
  • Anyone can buy flood insurance if your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), no matter where your home or business is located. Check with your local officials to find out if your community participates.
  • Almost 25 percent of flood insurance claims come from areas not considered at high risk for flooding.

Remember, once you purchase a policy, it takes 30 days for the coverage to go into effect. Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Before the rivers rise, have your policy in place.

Individuals and business owners are encouraged to look over their own emergency plans and update as necessary to ensure they are sufficiently prepared. Ask these crucial questions:

  • If you already have a policy – is your coverage amount adequate?
  • Do you have BOTH structure and contents policies? These are separate coverage policies and amounts. Ask your insurance agent.
  • Do you rent? You can buy coverage for your personal property. Ask your agent about renter’s flood insurance.

Current soil saturation is above average for this time of year. Snowmelt runoff from the Rocky Mountains and ice jams on northern rivers all contribute to the amount and force of water flowing through the Missouri and Mississippi river systems. After two consecutive years of heavy moisture, flooding is a significant part of the 2020 spring outlook. Consider the flood risk and act now to protect yourself, your family, your business or your property.

Call your insurance agent to review your current policy or ask about a new policy for flooding. You can also contact the NFIP Help Center at 800-427-4661, ext. 4, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Central Time).

For more information go to FloodSmart.gov.

Follow recovery updates in Missouri on Twitter @MOSEMA and @FEMARegion7. Get the latest information at Missouri’s recovery website and FEMA’s disaster webpage.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.

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13 09, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE: Re-Adoption of 2015 Building Codes

2019-09-13T16:01:21-05:00September 13th, 2019|Latest News|

The City Council of the City of Arnold, Missouri will have an Ordinance on the Council Agenda for re-adoption on Tuesday, December 19, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at 2101 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO. The following codes are to be re-adopted with amendments as part of Title V (Buildings and Construction) of the Code of Ordinances (The “Building Code”):

  • 2015 International Building Code
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code
  • 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2015 International Residential Code
  • 2015 International Existing Building Code
  • 2015International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code
  • 2014 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

At least one copy of the Codes listed above, and amendments thereto, are on file in the City Clerk’s Office and will be available, pursuant to RSMo 67.280, for public use, inspection and examination for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of the Ordinance which incorporates such Codes by reference, and will remain available to the public upon adoption of the Ordinance.

Tammi Casey, City Clerk
City of Arnold, Missouri

Download Now:  Building Codes Re-Adoption 90-Day Notice

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28 08, 2019

Code Compliance for Home Pool Maintenance

2019-08-28T15:29:52-05:00August 28th, 2019|Latest News|

Code Compliance for Home Pool Maintenance

As swimming season comes to a close, please be sure to properly maintain and cover swimming pools.

Check for other sources of standing water and remove promptly. Keeping up with this maintenance will help to prevent mosquito breeding.

The City works hard to address all violations to strengthen the character, safety, and value of properties in our community, and your help in identifying these issues is greatly appreciated.

To report a Code Violation, please call 636-282-6625 or click “Report a Code Violation” at the top of the page. For any life-safety emergency or imminent threat, call 911 for Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Service.

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