Mayor Jerry Jackson proclaimed February 9-15 "Ronald McDonald House Week." Last year, The Springfield, Mo. Ronald McDonald House served 375 Boone County families, 275 of whom are actual Harrison residents in their time of need. Thank you, McDonald's and ShareAHeart.org, for your generosity to families of the Ozarks.

Thank you, Lee Dunlap and the Harrison Daily Times. Thank you, firefighters, for responding so quickly and efficiently.

The Harrison Fire Department has been very busy lately fighting fires. They made the Harrison Daily Times again, thanks to photos by Lee Dunlap. Firefighters say make sure your smoke detectors are working!!! It could save your life.

Thank you, Harrison Daily Times for sharing the good news about our officer.

Several questions have come to the City following yesterday's press release from Green For Life. Here is some additional information. Trash and recycling containers will change over time, but more than likely not very soon.

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure, E. College Ave. between S. Walnut St. and S. Vine St. will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for a sewer tap repair.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our streets and make them safe for everyone. Please be aware of the signage, flaggers, workers, and their equipment as you approach the work area.

Early voting begins Feb. 17 at the Election Center. Listen on the Facebook page of Around the Table with Ann and Dad to see what your representatives on the Council have to say about the sunset provision.

Everyone is invited to the rescheduled tax credits seminar at City Hall.

Here's a copy of the sales tax rate that was just mentioned by Councilman Larry Phillips on the Radio program. Harrison is one of the lowest in the state for cities our size. Expand the photo to see the names of the specific cities.

The Harrison City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below for a preview of documents for review.

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/february-12%2C-2026%2C-preview/25115846

The 2025-2026 class of Boone County Leadership Institute visited City Hall today. They heard from Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Christeen Waters; Division Chief CRR Jeremy Sansing; Division Chief-Operations, Thanh Ketchum; Fire Chief Marc Lowery, Police Chief Chris Graddy, and Mayor Jerry Jackson. They toured the facility and gained insight into police and fire operations that protect not only city residents but also residents in rural communities and neighboring counties, as needed.

Early Voting begins one week from today, Feb. 17, at the Election Center.

Green for Life has purchased the LRS company. Services and schedules will remain the same as with LRS for now. The look of the trucks and uniforms will be changing.

Phase Two of Goblin Drive continues without disrupting traffic flow.

Progress!!!
Improvements to the intersection of Hester and Hwy 65 will get underway on February 17. To facilitate the changes, portions of Harness St. between Hwy 65 and Bunker Rd. will be closed; please see the detour map.

While this poses a temporary inconvenience to the traveling public, we are excited to see this project moving forward. When completed, Harness St. will be realigned to the new traffic signal, eliminating the need for the traveling public to enter a private parking lot.

The Harrison City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below for a preview of the meeting.

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/february-12%2C-2026%2C-preview/25115846

Early voting begins Feb. 17. See the City's Event Calendar for the various times the Election Center will be open.

Councilman Reed Petty and COO/City Engineer Wade Phillips were guests on the Ann and Dan "Around the Table" program today to discuss the vote on March 3. to allow the sunset provision to expire and not be renewed.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Park Ave between Normandy and Magnolia will be closed this afternoon for a sewer tap repair beginning at 4:00 pm until the work is completed.