🐾 Meet Houdini – Vandalia’s Lovable Escape Artist! 🐾
This sweet boy has been waiting over a month at the Vandalia City Pound, dreaming of wide open spaces and a family to call his own. Houdini earned his name with a few clever escapes (he’s got some serious smarts!), but don’t let that fool you—he’s just looking for love, attention, and a yard to stretch those legs.
✨ Neutered ✨ Up-to-date on all vaccinations ✨ Adoption fee already paid!
Houdini would thrive in a home with plenty of land to run and humans who adore him. He’s ready to trade the pound for a place where he can be part of the family.
📞 If you’re interested in giving Houdini his furever home, please call Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186.
Let’s help this clever pup find the freedom and love he deserves. Share to spread the word! 🐶💙 #AdoptDontShop #HoudiniNeedsAHome #VandaliaMO
This sweet boy has been waiting over a month at the Vandalia City Pound, dreaming of wide open spaces and a family to call his own. Houdini earned his name with a few clever escapes (he’s got some serious smarts!), but don’t let that fool you—he’s just looking for love, attention, and a yard to stretch those legs.
✨ Neutered ✨ Up-to-date on all vaccinations ✨ Adoption fee already paid!
Houdini would thrive in a home with plenty of land to run and humans who adore him. He’s ready to trade the pound for a place where he can be part of the family.
📞 If you’re interested in giving Houdini his furever home, please call Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186.
Let’s help this clever pup find the freedom and love he deserves. Share to spread the word! 🐶💙 #AdoptDontShop #HoudiniNeedsAHome #VandaliaMO
The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. And, Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929.
The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to:
Emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life.
Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
Constitution Week is a great time to learn more about this important document and celebrate the freedoms it gave us. Get involved by encouraging young people to sign the Constitution Week Proclamation Pledge and ask your local community officials to issue a proclamation about the Constitution. Sample Constitution Week proclamations.
Bells Across America is an annual celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Participants gather to ring bells, much as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the U.S. Constitution was first signed at 4 pm on September 17, 1787. Consider organizing a group to ring bells on September 17th for 1 minute at 4:00 EDT to herald the beginning of this commemorative week.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929.
The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to:
Emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life.
Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
Constitution Week is a great time to learn more about this important document and celebrate the freedoms it gave us. Get involved by encouraging young people to sign the Constitution Week Proclamation Pledge and ask your local community officials to issue a proclamation about the Constitution. Sample Constitution Week proclamations.
Bells Across America is an annual celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Participants gather to ring bells, much as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the U.S. Constitution was first signed at 4 pm on September 17, 1787. Consider organizing a group to ring bells on September 17th for 1 minute at 4:00 EDT to herald the beginning of this commemorative week.
📢 Important Billing Update from the City of Vandalia
We’ve received several calls about emails from Invoice Cloud regarding a remaining balance on Milsoft/Daffron accounts. If you’ve received one of these emails, please disregard it.
✅ The City of Vandalia officially switched to our new billing software, Edmunds, last week. Because of this transition, Invoice Cloud may mistakenly show a balance due—but no action is needed and you do not need to make a payment through that system.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this transition. If you have any questions, feel free to contact City Hall directly. Thank you for your understanding!
— City of Vandalia
We’ve received several calls about emails from Invoice Cloud regarding a remaining balance on Milsoft/Daffron accounts. If you’ve received one of these emails, please disregard it.
✅ The City of Vandalia officially switched to our new billing software, Edmunds, last week. Because of this transition, Invoice Cloud may mistakenly show a balance due—but no action is needed and you do not need to make a payment through that system.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this transition. If you have any questions, feel free to contact City Hall directly. Thank you for your understanding!
— City of Vandalia
*****ATTENTION VANDALIA RESIDENTS ***** For residents' safety, Daniels Park will be closed during the day while city crews continue to cut trees down. This closure will be on a day-to-day basis. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. It will open back up at 4:00 pm today. Please continue to watch for daily updates about the park closures.
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🐾 URGENT: 3 Gentle Boys at Vandalia Pound Need Their FURever Homes! 🐾
Hey Vandalia friends — we need your help! 💔
There are three sweet male dogs currently waiting at the Vandalia Pound, each with a heart full of love and a tail that’s just aching to wag for someone special. These boys have been through enough, and now they’re just hoping for a second chance at life — a warm bed, a kind voice, and a family to call their own.
✨ Whether you're looking for a loyal hiking buddy, a couch snuggler, or a playful companion for your kids — one of these guys could be your perfect match.
📍 Location: Vandalia Pound 📅 Available Now 💙 All three are male, friendly, and ready to love YOU unconditionally.
Please share this post far and wide. The more eyes we get on these pups, the better their chances of finding a loving home. If you or someone you know is interested in adopting, reach out to the Vandalia Pound ASAP.
Let’s make sure these boys get the happy ending they deserve. 🐶💕
#AdoptDontShop #VandaliaPound #RescueDogs #FureverHome #DogAdoption #SaveALife
🐾 URGENT: 3 Gentle Boys at Vandalia Pound Need Their FURever Homes! 🐾
Hey Vandalia friends — we need your help! 💔
There are three sweet male dogs currently waiting at the Vandalia Pound, each with a heart full of love and a tail that’s just aching to wag for someone special. These boys have been through enough, and now they’re just hoping for a second chance at life — a warm bed, a kind voice, and a family to call their own.
✨ Whether you're looking for a loyal hiking buddy, a couch snuggler, or a playful companion for your kids — one of these guys could be your perfect match.
📍 Location: Vandalia Pound 📅 Available Now 💙 All three are male, friendly, and ready to love YOU unconditionally.
Please share this post far and wide. The more eyes we get on these pups, the better their chances of finding a loving home. If you or someone you know is interested in adopting, reach out to the Vandalia Pound ASAP.
Let’s make sure these boys get the happy ending they deserve. 🐶💕
#AdoptDontShop #VandaliaPound #RescueDogs #FureverHome #DogAdoption #SaveALife
Unfortunately Vandalia residents, these is another water leak on Park & Lindell. This will cause low to no water pressure. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you tonight. Stay tuned to the city Facebook page for future updates.
⚠️ Heads up, Vandalia neighbors! ⚠️
Just a quick notice: the utility crew will be temporarily shutting off power today for underground installation work. Affected areas include:
📍 E Home St & Elm 📍 Utterback & Highland
⏱️ Estimated outage: 1–2 hours 🔧 Purpose: Installation of underground utilities
We appreciate your patience while the crew works to improve infrastructure in our community.
Feel free to share this post to help spread the word 💡
Just a quick notice: the utility crew will be temporarily shutting off power today for underground installation work. Affected areas include:
📍 E Home St & Elm 📍 Utterback & Highland
⏱️ Estimated outage: 1–2 hours 🔧 Purpose: Installation of underground utilities
We appreciate your patience while the crew works to improve infrastructure in our community.
Feel free to share this post to help spread the word 💡
🚨 Water Alert – W Park St. Leak 🚨
Attention Vandalia residents: A significant water leak has been reported on W Park Street. As crews work to repair the issue, please be aware that water pressure is currently low on the south side of town.
💧 The water tower is not filled at this time, which is contributing to the reduced pressure. City maintenance teams are on-site and working swiftly to resolve the situation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Updates will be posted as soon as more information becomes available.
Attention Vandalia residents: A significant water leak has been reported on W Park Street. As crews work to repair the issue, please be aware that water pressure is currently low on the south side of town.
💧 The water tower is not filled at this time, which is contributing to the reduced pressure. City maintenance teams are on-site and working swiftly to resolve the situation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Updates will be posted as soon as more information becomes available.
******IMPORTANT NOTICE****** Today, there have been Stop Signs placed at the Highland and Union Street intersection. This is now a FOUR WAY intersection. Please be aware of this change.
This male German shepherd was picked up at N Walnut. There is an orange collar around his neck. If he is yours or you know the owner please contact City Hall at 573-594-6186.
There will be a power outage for a couple of hours in the area of East Walsh, S Main, S Monroe, & E Home.
📣 Important Billing Update from the City of Vandalia 📣
Today is the last day we will be accepting payments through Invoice Cloud online and Milsoft.
Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) through Friday, we’ll be transitioning to our new billing software. During this time, all payments will be processed manually, so we kindly ask for your patience as we work through the conversion.
Beginning September 2nd, we’ll officially launch our new system, Edmunds! 🎉 With this upgrade, you’ll be able to make credit card payments both online and at City Hall.
We appreciate your understanding and support as our team learns this new system. Thank you for being patient with us during this exciting transition!
Today is the last day we will be accepting payments through Invoice Cloud online and Milsoft.
Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) through Friday, we’ll be transitioning to our new billing software. During this time, all payments will be processed manually, so we kindly ask for your patience as we work through the conversion.
Beginning September 2nd, we’ll officially launch our new system, Edmunds! 🎉 With this upgrade, you’ll be able to make credit card payments both online and at City Hall.
We appreciate your understanding and support as our team learns this new system. Thank you for being patient with us during this exciting transition!
📢 Utility Rate Update – Effective Through August 2026
Just a quick heads-up for residents:
💧 Water & Sewer: Current rates are in effect and will remain unchanged through August 2026.
⚡ Electric: No changes here—rates have stayed consistent for quite some time.
🗑️ Trash Service: Rates increased last month, in line with our contracted pricing agreement with Daynes Waste.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Just a quick heads-up for residents:
💧 Water & Sewer: Current rates are in effect and will remain unchanged through August 2026.
⚡ Electric: No changes here—rates have stayed consistent for quite some time.
🗑️ Trash Service: Rates increased last month, in line with our contracted pricing agreement with Daynes Waste.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
This duo would like to find their owners. These adorable puppies, a male and a female, were picked up yesterday and would like to go back home. If you are the owner or know the owner, please contact Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186.
🚨 Important Billing Update for City of Vandalia Residents 🚨
Heads up! Our current billing software will be down next week from Wednesday, August 27th through Friday, August 29th as we prepare to go LIVE with our new system, Edmunds! 🎉
This downtime is necessary for Edmunds to pull the final information needed to complete the transition. During this time, we’ll be operating the old-fashioned way — pen and paper — so we appreciate your patience and understanding!
📌 A few key things to note:
This will be our last month using Invoice Cloud.
If you pay your bill online, don’t worry — a new online payment option will be available.
With the new system, you’ll also be able to pay by credit card at City Hall!
We’re hopeful these changes will improve your experience, but please bear with us as we learn the ropes. More details will be shared in the coming week!
Thank you for your continued support!
Heads up! Our current billing software will be down next week from Wednesday, August 27th through Friday, August 29th as we prepare to go LIVE with our new system, Edmunds! 🎉
This downtime is necessary for Edmunds to pull the final information needed to complete the transition. During this time, we’ll be operating the old-fashioned way — pen and paper — so we appreciate your patience and understanding!
📌 A few key things to note:
This will be our last month using Invoice Cloud.
If you pay your bill online, don’t worry — a new online payment option will be available.
With the new system, you’ll also be able to pay by credit card at City Hall!
We’re hopeful these changes will improve your experience, but please bear with us as we learn the ropes. More details will be shared in the coming week!
Thank you for your continued support!
Is anyone missing this handsome fella? He is on Galloway Rd being taken care of until the owner is found. If you are the owner or know the owner please contact Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186.
🌞💦 THANK YOU, VANDALIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS! 💦🌞
As the summer season winds down and the pool has closed, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who visited the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center this year! Your smiles, laughter, and energy made this season unforgettable. 🏊♀️
Whether you were here for swim lessons, family fun, or just to beat the heat, we loved having you and hope you made some amazing memories. Also, THANK YOU to the Eastern Missouri YMCA for their free lunch program for the swim lesson kids.
We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next year for even more splashes, sunshine, and good times! 💙 Until then, stay safe, stay cool, and keep the summer spirit alive! ☀️
#VandaliaAquaticCenter #ThankYou #SeeYouNextSummer #CommunityFun #SummerVibes
As the summer season winds down and the pool has closed, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who visited the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center this year! Your smiles, laughter, and energy made this season unforgettable. 🏊♀️
Whether you were here for swim lessons, family fun, or just to beat the heat, we loved having you and hope you made some amazing memories. Also, THANK YOU to the Eastern Missouri YMCA for their free lunch program for the swim lesson kids.
We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next year for even more splashes, sunshine, and good times! 💙 Until then, stay safe, stay cool, and keep the summer spirit alive! ☀️
#VandaliaAquaticCenter #ThankYou #SeeYouNextSummer #CommunityFun #SummerVibes
Painting of the water tower will begin tomorrow. Please stay clear of the area to avoid paint getting on your vehicles.
This is the agenda for the August Board of Aldermen Meeting for Tuesday night
******IMPORTANT MESSAGE****** Vandalia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, August 13th and Friday, August 15th, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for new billing software training. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please utilize the drop box for payments during the closed times. If you have any questions please contact city hall at 573-594-6186.