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Request for Proposal (RFP) Asset Management Plan Update
The City of St. Joseph invites interested Consultants to submit information regarding their experience, qualificatins, and fees for providing professional services for an Asset Management Plan Update.
Read more ...John & Dede Howard Ice Arena Opening January 16th
John & Dede Howard Ice Arena will open on January 16th for open skate and stick & puck. Please visit http://www.sjcityparkrec.com to register.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Right of Way and Cemetery Lawn Maintenance Services
The City of St. Joseph Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals from qualified general lawn maintenance services.
Read more ...Upcoming City Commission Vacancy; Process for Applications
Please see the document at the following link for an announcement on an upcoming City Commission vacancy and the process to apply for consideration to be appointed to that position.
Read more ...Job Opening: Public Safety Officer
The City of St. Joseph is accepting resumes for the position of Public Safety Officer.
Read more ...Request for Proposals (RFP) Public Works Heavy Duty Trailer
The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from interested equipment suppliers.
Read more ...Floodplain
To learn more about Floodplain or the Special Flood Hazard Areas in the City of St. Joseph or the 2019 Preliminary revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)) out for 90-day appeal process through the Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) beginning December 19, 2020.
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Know if the Whirlpool Compass Fountain is Running?
Due to below normal temperatures this spring, startup maintenance for the Whirlpool Compass Fountain has been delayed, which moves back its opening to Tuesday, May 15th. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
The Whirlpool Compass Fountain runs on a set schedule throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall for use by the general public. The current hours for the Whirlpool Compass Fountain are displayed here:
DATE: | HOURS: |
First Monday in May to Friday before Memorial Day | 12-2 PM and 5-9 PM Daily |
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day: | 10 AM to 9 PM Daily |
Tuesday following Labor Day - Last Sunday of September | 12 -2 PM and 5-9 PM Daily |
Day after last Sunday in September - First Monday in May This schedule may be subject to change based on climate. Also, please be mindful that the fountain will be shut down for |
Closed |
If the Fountain is not running or there appears to be a problem please feel free to use the REPORT IT! and CONTACT US features located at the bottom of the webpage, or call us at 269-983-6341 and we will be happy to assist you.

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