The City of Seymour, Missouri, a community of 1,850 in the Springfield, Missouri area, is soliciting applications for the position of Chief of Police. The Chief of Police manages and oversees the activities and operations of the 5-person Police Department.

Qualifications: P.O.S.T. certification as a police officer in the State of Missouri through Police Academy Training is required. Minimum of five years as a police officer in a supervisory role with documented leadership capabilities and training. Experience in full range of police procedures required.

Salary and Benefits: Salary Range depending on qualifications. Full benefits including assigned vehicle.

Application: Resume, Letter of Interest, and POST Certificate send to City Administrator, “Police Chief Application” City of Seymour, Missouri, P.O. Box 247, Seymour, MO 65746-8680 or e-mail to greg@seymourmissouri.org
 

The position will remain open until filled.

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38th Annual Apple Festival!

September 9, 10 & 11

Seymour is known as the "Land of the Big Red Apple", so in 1972 a festival celebrating our long history with this scrumptious fruit was started. The annual festival has evolved into one that regularly sees more than 15,000 visitors a day with many returning year after year. Held the second weekend in September, our festival has free entertainment including live music, a pet show, and a 5K fun run. There are also contests which include apple pie baking and the ever popular "World Championship" apple peeling contest. Visitors can also find some of the best food to be found anywhere, along with every possible way to prepare apples including pies, cobblers, slushes, fritters, and more.

Download the flyer here.

Click here to see photos.

On October 23, 2008 the City of Seymour was notified that funding had been approved for a FEMA Tornado Safe Room.  On September 11, 2009 we received notification that final approval had been given to all aspects of the shelter and construction could begin.  The architectural work was done by Bates & Associates and the engineering was done by Great River Engineering.  Dock Brothers Construction is doing the actual construction of the facility, and doing a great job despite the unusually wet weather they have had to deal with.

We would also like to thank Webster County Emergency Management, especially Linda Watts, for all their help on this project.