Scott City: A city with a flourishing future

Scott City is home to the busy SEMO Port Authority on the Mississippi River, and continues to be a hub of railroad activity. The restored Cotton Belt Railroad caboose that sits on Main Street along the railroad tracks reminds the city of its railroad history.

History

Scott City is a combination of the towns of Ancell, Fornfelt and Illmo. Ancell and Fornfelt combined to form Scott City in 1960. In 1980, Illmo and Scott City combined and chose Scott City for a name.

Later, the town annexed a two-mile area to the north and developed the Nash Road Industrial Park, which has grown to include more than 20 businesses.

City information

The population as of July 2005 is estimated at 4,584.

Elected officials: Mayor, Tim Porch: Ward 1, Jeff Curnell, Bill Schwartz; Ward 2, Jim McCarty, John Crail; Ward 3, Kirk Lewis, Robert Tyler; Ward 4, Norman Brant, Ron Worl.

City revenue comes from a sales tax of 6.975; property tax is $1.1453 per 100 valuation.

Don Cobb is the police chief. To reach the Police Department, 618 Main, call 264-2121.

Jay Cassout is the fire chief. To reach the Fire Department, 618 M ain St., call 264-2126.

For emergencies, call 911.

Voter registration

Voters may register at Scott City Hall, 618 Main St., or at the County Clerk's office in the courthouse at Benton.

Libraries

The Riverside Regional Library is located at 2106 Main St., phone 264-2413.

Utilities

Electricity can be hooked up by calling AmerenUE, 800-552-7583. For water, sewer, recycling, call or visit City Hall, 618 Main Street, 264-2157.

Recreation

Scott City celebrates summer with its annual Summerfest.

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The city of Scott City, Mo., is experiencing substantial growth both in industry an residential markets. Presently there are five residential subdivisions in construction or in the design stages. Two new businesses -- one a manufacturing plant; the other an assisted living complex -- are to begin construction within the next three to six months.

The Scott City Public School system is an excellent school with over 1,000 students. The parochial school provides elementary students the religious experience before entering high school and college. Each of these schools are proudly represented in Scott City.

A city of nearly 5,000 residents, Scott City provides the small town atmosphere with the closeness of family and friends evident by the conversations overheard at the grocery store and school functions. The residents are well represented in city government by electing eight council members and one mayor. The future needs of Scott City are always the foremost intent at each council meeting.

~-- Ron Askew, City Administrator

What do you love about Scott City?

"The small town, everybody knows everybody."

~-- Scott City resident, Paula McBride.