The City of Vandalia uses a smart tool called COPA – Cost of Power Adjustment to manage electric costs ⚡
Instead of raising base electric rates when energy prices fluctuate, Vandalia applies COPA to reflect changes in the actual cost of purchasing power. This means:
✅ No permanent rate hikes
✅ Fair pricing based on real market conditions
✅ More transparency in your monthly bill
📌 COPA has always been part of your electric rate, but with our new billing software, it’s now listed separately so you can see exactly what you're paying for. On your bill, look for the code CO—that’s your Cost of Power Adjustment.
🧾 We know this new billing format is a little different from what we're all used to, and it may take some time to get familiar with. But it’s designed to give you more clarity and control over your energy costs.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to City Hall—we’re happy to help!
This beautiful black Lab is full of life and love—and she’s ready to share both with her future family! Abby is currently at the City of Vandalia Pound, hoping to find her furever home. She’s got the heart of a runner and the soul of a snuggler—whether she’s chasing after a ball or curling up for cuddles, Abby is happiest when she’s with people who care.
Abby is looking for responsible, loving owners who can match her energy and return her affection tenfold. If you’ve been dreaming of a loyal companion with a wagging tail and a heart of gold, Abby might be the one.
📍 Visit the City of Vandalia Pound to meet Abby 📞 Reach out today to learn more about adopting this sweet girl
Let’s help Abby find the loving home she deserves! 🖤 #AdoptAbby #BlackLabLove #FureverHome #VandaliaPound #AdoptDontShop
This handsome boy is currently at the City of Vandalia Pound, waiting patiently for his furever home. Popeye is a spirited male pup who loves to stretch his legs with a good run, but don’t let that energy fool you—he’s a total sweetheart who craves affection and cuddles.
Popeye is looking for responsible, loving owners who can give him the care, attention, and companionship he deserves. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a loyal friend, Popeye might just be your perfect match.
📍 Located at the City of Vandalia Pound 573-594-6186 📞 Contact us to meet Popeye and learn more about adoption
Let’s help Popeye find the loving family he’s been dreaming of! 💙 #AdoptDontShop
📢 Important Update for City of Vandalia Utility Customers on Budget Billing Accounts
Starting now, budget billing accounts will display the actual amount owed—not just the monthly budget amount. This change gives you a clearer picture of your account status and helps you stay ahead of any adjustments.
✅ If your usage is below your budgeted amount, you’ll see a credit—great news!
⚠️ If your usage is above budget, you’ll see the difference, which may affect your next budget billing reconciliation.
This update is designed to give you more transparency and help you plan better. Questions? Reach out to City Hall—we’re here to help! 💬
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CITY OF VANDALIA UTILITY CUSTOMERS 🚨
Cutoffs are scheduled for tomorrow, September 30th due to missed payments caused by a glitch in our previous billing software.
If you were enrolled in Auto Pay under the old billing system, please be aware that your payment may not have been processed.
✅ To avoid service interruption, call City Hall ASAP at 573-594-6186 to confirm your payment status.
We appreciate your understanding and are here to help resolve any issues. Please share this post to help spread the word! 💬📞
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📣 Important Update from the City of Vandalia
We appreciate your patience as we continue transitioning from our previous utility billing systems (Daffron/Milsoft) to our new platform with Edmunds. It’s been a learning curve, but we’re making steady progress and working hard to ensure everything runs smoothly.
✅ No penalties have been posted for the past two months during this conversion period.
📬 We’re preparing to send out our first round of bills since the switch—just waiting on one final piece. If all goes well, bills will be processed this afternoon and mailed out tomorrow or Monday.
💡 Reminder: Cut Offs are scheduled for Monday, so please plan accordingly.
💳 You can pay your bill:
• Online via credit card or eCheck
• In person at City Hall using cash, check, money order, or credit card
Thank you again for your patience and understanding as we navigate this upgrade. We’re committed to serving you better with this new system!
The City of Vandalia is now accepting credit and debit card payments at City Hall! For your convenience, a 2.99% fee will apply to card transactions.
Even better—residents can now pay online or set up automatic payments from the comfort of home:
💳 Credit/Debit Card: 2.99% convenience fee
🧾 eCheck: Just $1.95 per transaction
To get started, simply visit www.vandaliamo.net and click the “Pay Online” button located at the far right of the homepage.
For more information or help getting set up, please contact Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186.
Thanks for helping us make Vandalia even more connected and convenient! 🌟
Special Meeting Notice – City of Vandalia Board of Aldermen
The City of Vandalia Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting in executive session on Wednesday at 5:05 PM at the Lange Building in Vandalia, Missouri.
This meeting is being called pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) to discuss matters related to the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of particular employees.
This session is closed to the public in accordance with Missouri Sunshine Law provisions.
The image states Tuesday, but it has been corrected to Wednesday.
Ace is a small black brindle bundle of joy with a grin that could melt the coldest heart. This lovable guy is on the lookout for his fur-ever home—and more than anything, he dreams of having a child to call his own. Whether it’s backyard zoomies, couch cuddles, or bedtime snuggles, Ace is ready to be your kiddo’s best friend.
✨ Great with other dogs ✨ Overflowing with love ✨ Just $10 adoption fee 🩺 ✨ Proof of neuter & vaccinations required within 30 days
If you’ve got room in your heart (and on your couch), Ace is waiting. Call Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186 to adopt this smiley sweetheart today!
Let’s help Ace find the family he deserves 💕 #AdoptDontShop #AceNeedsYou #BrindleBuddy #FurEverHome
This bouncy bundle of joy has been stealing hearts at the City of Vandalia Pound and in foster care for nearly a month—and now he’s ready to leap into his forever home! 💛
✨ Freckles is a lovable drop-off pup, around a year old, with a playful spirit and a serious love for jumping (he might just be part kangaroo). He’s great with other dogs and seems to adore kids too—he’s the kind of companion who’ll keep everyone smiling.
🦴 Adoption fee: just $10 🩺 Proof of neuter and vaccinations required within 30 days of adoption
If you’re looking for a sweet, energetic buddy who’s been waiting patiently for someone to say “yes,” Freckles might be your perfect match. Come meet him and see why everyone’s falling for those spots and that goofy grin!
📍 Available through the City of Vandalia Pound 📆 Let’s find Freckles a home he can finally call his own!
Feel free to share this post to help Freckles find his people! 🐶💕
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 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.
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
🐾 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
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 💡
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.
