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Upcoming Meetings

May 1 

11:30 AM - Public Hearing on FY-14 Budget

 May 6

4:30 PM - Library Board

 5:00 PM - Sikeston City Council Meeting 

May 7

6 PM - Jr. Trailblazers Walking Club

 May 13

5:15 PM  - Park Board

May 14

11:30 AM - DED Board

4 PM - BMU Board

May 16

11:30 AM - Strategic Plan Implementation Commission

 Meeting dates and times are subject to change  

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May 4

8 AM - Noon

May 18

8 AM - Noon

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Sikeston Spring

Clean-up Campaign

Compost Site Drop-off 

Compress Road

 Ends  May 5

6:30 PM

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The Sikeston City Council will conduct their regular monthly meeting at 5 PM, Monday, May 6 in Council Chambers, 105 E. Center Street.  Agenda items include discussions on the proposed FY-14 budget,  discussions with the Miner Board of Aldermen on issues of mutual concern, a briefing on Burlington Northern Railroad proposed crossing improvements and safety upgrades, and authorization to dispose of surplus vehicles.

This agenda is subject to change.

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Among the services provided by the City of Sikeston is the Annual Spring Clean-up Campaign. From Saturday, April 27th through Sunday, May 5th residents may bring large bulky items, appliances, furniture, tires (no larger than 18" without rims), rubbish, yard waste and grass clippings to the City's Compost Site on Compress Road for disposal.  Some restrictions do apply.  Electric motors, rubber hoses and compressors must be removed from appliances prior to disposal.  Also,  no hazardous materials such as chemicals, asbestos materials, shingles, paint, gas and fuel containers, construction waste, demolition waste or batteries will be accepted.   No commercial dumping will be permitted. 

This free service is available to Sikeston residents each day from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.  The Compost Site will be manned and proof of residency required.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to clean-up both your property and the neighborhood. Please call City Hall, 471-2512, or the Street Department, 475-3749, with any questions you may have.

Sikeston's Farmer's Market will begin it's 2013 season May 11 in American Legion Park of Downtown Sikeston.  Locals start arriving at 7 a.m. to select farm fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, jams, organic foods, crafts and more. For additional information about the market or to become a vendor contact Historic Downtown Sikeston at 573-380-3801.

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The annual Kids' Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Sikeston Parks & Recreation, will be held Saturday, May 18 at the Recreation Complex Lake from 8-11 a.m.

This event is open to all youngsters ages 15 and under.  There is a $1 per child fee, with a limit of one fishing pole per child.  Participants must provide their own fishing pole and bait.  Small children must be accompanied by an adult,  however, children should do as much of their own fishing as possible.  The lake will be open to public fishing at the close of the Fishing Derby (11 a.m.).

Children will compete in two age categories:  10 and under, and 11-15. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish caught, the most pounds weighed-in within a five fish limit in each age group.  Attendance prizes will be given away thoughout the morning.  In the event of rain that morning, the derby will be held in the afternoon fro 1-4 p.m.

For more information contact Jiggs Moore at 475-3725.

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The City of Sikeston is charged with promoting the health and safety of its citizens.  This mission includes protecting the water quality of local streams and ditches through education and use of proper stormwater management practices -- both residential and commercial.

Did you know that if lawns were classified as a crop, it would rank as the fifth-largest in the country (based on area); homeowners use ten times more chemicals per acre than farmers; more than 67 million pounds of synthetic pesticides are used on U.S. lawns;  and 30-60% of urban fresh water is used for watering lawns. 

For a healthy, beautiful lawn with minimum effects on water quality, consider these ideas:

Proper mowing settings:  Set mowing height at 3-4 inches or your mower's highest setting.  This results in 80% fewer weeds and thicker turf without requiring chemical input.  When grass is cut tall it conserves moisture and minimizes weed seed germination.

Don't bag grass clippings:  They contribute much of the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium needed by your lawn.

Clover is your yard's friend:  Instead of treating to prevent it, think of clover as free fertilizer.  Clover takes nitrogen from the air and feeds your soil.  It can provide up to 30% of a lawn's yearly nitrogen requirement.

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Artist Receptions and Exhibitions

The Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, Sweetgum Gallery,  and Front Street Studio & Gallery will host artist receptions during their May 10 Downtown Gallery Walk.  Open from 5-7:30 p.m.in Historic Downtown Sikeston, featured artists include painter Michael Alsup, photographer Ken Nelson,  and art class students of Lynn Lancaster. 

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The public is invited to attend the installation ceremony for David Dolan to the Honors Board, Wednesday, May 22 at 4 p.m. Dolan will the 41st individual installed on the Honors Board in recognition of his volunteer contributions to youth programs.

Dolan served as a coach and league officer for youth soccer and Little League baseball for many years. Additionally, he served as commissioner of the Jaycee Little League Football program, and the president of the Sikeston Bulldog Booster Club.  Dolan was actively involved with the annual soccer invitational tournament that regularly drew more than 100 soccer teams to Sikeston the first week in November.

The Honors Board is located near the North Ingram Road entrance to the Recreation Complex.  Members of the Sikeston Park Board invite friends, relatives and fellow youth sports volunteers to join them in recognizing Dolan for his contributions to Sikeston's youth sports programs.

In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Clinton Building.

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Historic Downtown Sikeston will again host its Friday night summer concert series from 6-8 PM in Malone Park, 200 W. Center Street.  The Big Idea, an acoustic-folk rock-grunge - grass band will perform May 31.  Admission is free.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  A playground and concession will be on  site.

Other groups slated to perform are June 7 - Jordan's Tide; June 14 -  Anna Catherine DeHart & the Dirt Road Express; June 21 - The Millstones; and on June 28 - The Chimes of Freedom.

For more information contact Historic Downtown Sikeston at 573-380-3801.

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