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New Peace Pole Installed in Legacy Park
Thanks to the efforts of the Cottleville Weldon Spring Rotary Club, a new peace pole was installed. Peace Poles are recognized around the world as symbols of unity, hope, and the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” in various languages. The City appreciates the Rotary Club’s continued commitment to community service and helping make our parks and public spaces welcoming for all. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 Peace Poles in the world on every continent which have been planted over many decades.
For more about the peace poles visit: Peace Pole Project
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Now Hiring: Parks & Facilities Specialist- Love working outdoors and taking pride in your community?
The City of Cottleville is looking for a Parks & Facilities Specialist to help maintain our beautiful parks, facilities, and public spaces! This position plays a key role in keeping our parks safe, clean, and welcoming through a variety of hands-on tasks—from landscaping and maintenance to event setup and facility upkeep.
-Work outdoors
-Stay active
-Make a visible impact in your community
-View full job description & apply here:
Parks and Facilities
Join us in making Cottleville a great place to live, work, and play!
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New Signage Installation Underway
Great Rivers Greenway is installing new directional signage in various locations along the greenway, including Legacy Park and surrounding areas, to assist trail users better. Here are a few examples—stay tuned for many more coming soon!
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Litter Harms Wildlife: A reminder to use Trash and Recycling Containers when visiting City Parks
As more families and visitors enjoy our beautiful city parks this season, the City would like to remind everyone about the importance of properly disposing of litter and recyclables. Keeping parks clean not only helps maintain their beauty, but also protects local wildlife and the environment.
Trash left behind in parks can seriously harm animals. Birds, squirrels, turtles, fish, and other wildlife may mistake litter for food or become trapped in plastic bags, cans, fishing line, and other debris. Even small items like bottle caps or food wrappers can pose dangerous risks to animals and pollute waterways.
Visitors are encouraged to use the trash and recycling containers located throughout city parks. Taking a few extra moments to properly dispose of waste helps keep parks safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.
Recycling also plays an important role in reducing waste and protecting natural resources. Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and paper products placed in recycling bins can be reused instead of ending up in landfills or harming the environment.
The City appreciates the community’s help in keeping parks clean and preserving these shared spaces for future generations. Together, we can all make a positive impact by remembering one simple rule: pack it in, pack it out, or place it in the proper container.
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Don't Feed Wildlife in City Parks
Feeding wildlife may seem harmless, but it can actually create serious problems for animals, parks, and the environment. The City would like to remind residents and visitors to avoid feeding ducks, geese, fish, turtles, and other wildlife in local parks — especially bread and other processed foods.
While animals may eagerly eat bread, it does not provide the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Regularly feeding bread to wildlife can lead to malnutrition, illness, and unnatural dependence on human food sources. Excess food left in ponds and lakes can also negatively impact water quality by increasing algae growth and pollution.
Another growing concern is the amount of litter being left behind from feeding wildlife. Bread bags, plastic packaging, and food containers are often discarded near lakes, trails, and park areas. This litter can harm animals that may become tangled in the plastic or accidentally ingest it. It also creates unnecessary cleanup efforts and takes away from the beauty of the parks for other visitors.
Feeding wildlife can also attract large groups of animals to one area, which may increase aggressive behavior, overcrowding, and sanitation concerns.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance and help keep parks clean by properly disposing of all trash and recycling. By not feeding wildlife and picking up litter, everyone can help protect local animals and preserve the natural beauty of our parks for future generations.
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CPD Calls for Service Summary
The Cottleville Police Department took 74 reports in conjunction with an
arrest and/or incident investigation as well as responding to 666 other incidents from dispatch
during the month of May 2026.
The calls for service include but are not limited to:
Arrests- 13
Business & Residential Alarms - 157
Animal complaints- 0
Assist Motorist-18
Burglaries- 0
Peace Disturbance- 12
Assaults- 0
Drug Offenses-0
Assisting other Law enforcement Agencies-32
Business checks & Person Wellbeing Checks- 157
CIT/ Mental Illness Related Incidents - 13
Domestic Assault/Disturbances: 6
Driving While Suspended/Revoked- 5
Driving While Intoxicated- 6
Careless and Imprudent Driving ( Hazardous Moving Violations ) - 0
Failure to Appear & Fugitive Arrests- 0
Ordinance Violations/Complaints - 0
Sick Cases- 0
Property Damage-1
Special Events-0
Stealing- 0
Trespass-0
Identity Theft- 0
Unlawful Use of a Weapon- 0, 0 taken into custody, 0 SWAT callout
Suspicious Incident Investigations (Circumstances, Persons, Vehicles)-26
Accident Crash Investigations / Assisting Motorists / Traffic Hazards- 25
Juvenile related offense/taken into custody-14
K9 Deployments - 9
Follow Up Investigations- 9
UAV ( Drone ) deployments ( traffic enforcement/ special events ) - 10
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Cottleville Police Department Officially Receives the Missouri Blue Shield Designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
This designation recognizes communities that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting public safety, strengthening partnerships with law enforcement, and creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. Communities that earn this designation will have access to state grants for law enforcement training and equipment. This achievement reflects the dedication of our police officers, city staff, elected officials, and the entire Cottleville community. Together, we continue working to make Cottleville one of the safest and best places to live in Missouri.
Thank you to everyone who helps make our city a community we can all be proud of!
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Cottleville Officers Selected to Support 2026 FIFA World Cup Security Operations
The Cottleville Police Department is proud to announce that several of our officers have been selected to assist with security operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. As part of a multi-agency public safety effort, Cottleville officers will work alongside local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors from around the world. Officers will be assigned to a variety of security details, including game-day patrols, team base camps, fan festivals, and other World Cup-related events. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the largest sporting event in history, bringing thousands of international visitors to the Kansas City region. Security operations associated with the event are being supported through the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), a landmark federal initiative administered by FEMA to help ensure the safety and security of the tournament. This opportunity reflects the professionalism, training, and dedication of our officers and allows them to contribute to a world-class event while representing the City of Cottleville on an international stage. We are honored to have our officers participate in this historic event and look forward to supporting a safe and successful FIFA World Cup for players, fans, and visitors alike
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Drone Demonstration at Cottleville Weldon Spring Rotary Club Lunch Meeting
Thank you to Officer Willyerd with the Cottleville Police Department for joining the Cottleville Weldon Spring Rotary Club lunch meeting and giving an impressive drone demonstration! Guests stated it was fascinating to learn more about how drone technology is being used in law enforcement and public safety.
Interested in learning more about the Cottleville Weldon Spring Rotary Club? Visitors are always welcome! The club meets every Wednesday at noon.
For more information about the Rotary Club, please visit: Rotary Club
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Check out your: 2026 Collection Schedule
for Trash, Recycle, & Yard Waste Days for City of Cottleville Residents
Hey Seniors Did You Know?
Senior Citizens living in Cottleville 65 years old or older, remit a completed senior citizen discount form. Take advantage of the savings! This form is not required annually.
| For Upgraded Recycling Services: and information please visit: Recycling Services | Yard Waste Collection Reminders | | |
NEW 2026 Solid Waste Features -Download the Free App!
Cottleville residents can access the STP Collects App to manage your trash, recycling, yard waste, and free bulky collection services right from your phone!
Download the free app today to unlock these helpful tools:
Google Play App
Apple App
- Collection Reminders: Never miss a trash, yard waste, or recycling day again with custom alerts sent to your phone.
- Waste Wizard: Not sure how to dispose of an item? Use the search tool to find the right answer instantly.
- Bulky Pickup: Online scheduling for bulky item pickup will be available directly in the app starting in January 2026. We’re making it easier than ever to schedule your FREE bulky pickups!
- You still receive 2 free bulky pickups per year.
- NEW: You can now choose your two (2) free bulky pickup dates throughout the year — no more preset dates!
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Schedule your free bulky pickup online at: Trash/Recycling/Yard waste
or right from the STP Collects App (click on the collection button with the chair image).
- Troubleshooting: If the app is unable to find your specific address, please don't worry. Contact the Cottleville solid waste department, and we will get your address added in the system.
Download the app now using the QR codes!
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New Extra Service- 55-Gallon Contractor Bags
Now Accepted Alongside Your Can
MUST be a 55-Gallon Contractor Bag--
Sometimes we just produce more trash. Beginning January 2026, you have an additional option for more trash to be collected curbside in Cottleville. You can place a maximum of one (1) 55-gallon heavy-duty contractor trash bag at the curb next to your trash cart for collection. You can find 55-gallon heavy-duty contractor trash bags at most retail and home improvement stores.
* The extra 55-gallon heavy-duty trash bag is for household waste only and must be tied closed.
* The cost will be $5 extra per bag for this contractor trash bag service. The additional cost will be charged on your next Cottleville Solid Waste bill.
* Only one (1) contractor trash bag will be accepted per trash collection day. Place the bag next to your trash cart by 6:30am. No scheduling/pre registration is needed.
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BUZZY SAYS: KEEP UP THE AWARD-WINNING EFFORT, RECYCLERS!
Our community is known nationally for its recycling efforts (see story below) ... and that has so much to do with all of your efforts as fantastic recyclers, St. Peters!
Remember what Buzzy says - Bee Wise, Recycle only:
- Paper (no shredded paper)
- Cardboard
- Cans
- Plastic containers
- Glass
Remember, Keep It Loose! Don't bag recycled items. Bags cannot be recycled at our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) ... take plastic bags to grocery store drop-off bins.
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OFFICE/RETAIL
SPACE AVAILABLE
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5377 Highway N
Cottleville, Mo 63304
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Imagine your business in Cottleville?!?
We do.....contact Michael Padella at michael.padella@cityofcottleville.com for available Cottleville locations. Cottleville offers great locations for: boutiques, retail shops, architects, attorneys, insurance offices, cafes, accountants, real estate offices, sandwich shops, book stores, coffee houses, bakeries, restaurants and more...with GREAT visibility.
Check out this available location on Highway N. It's a great, high traffic location in a high visibility area. Check them out today!
*If you would like to feature your space available for sale or lease in our enews please email hannah.glisson@cityofcottleville.com
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5209 Highway N
Cottleville, Missouri 63304
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The Potted Plant
1257 St. Peters Cottleville Road
Cottleville, MO 63376
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Need summer flowers to freshen up your garden? Look no further, Cottleville has great options! The Flower Stop is located in downtown Cottleville if you're out and about in the town. They have flower arrangements, decor, and gifts! At the Potted Plant, you can buy flower arrangements, gifts, and more! Check them both out today, and both are near great restaurants as well!
If you would like to feature your business in Cottleville please contact 636-498-6565 ext 0!
Do you own or operate a business in Cottleville from your office or retail space?
A Cottleville business license is required annually.
They expire at the end of each year on 12/31. Apply anytime at: General Business License
Do you wish to vend, sell or advertise food or drink items for sale from a mobile location such as a truck, trailer, tent or temporary stand of some kind at
Frankie Martin's Garden or at various locations, events or
pop up markets located within Cottleville?
A Cottleville vendor license is required annually. Rules and limitations apply.
They expire at the end of each year on 12/31. Apply anytime at:
Mobile Business Vendor Application
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