1. Additional COVID Vaccination Available for Immunocompromised

Medical research shows that immunocompromised individuals may have a reduced ability to respond to vaccines and that the standard two-dose regimen of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may not produce the same degree of protection for these individuals against circulating variants. The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) now offers a third dose vaccination for these individuals…MORE

DPH continues to offer free COVID vaccinations for the general public. And, as a reminder, if you experience COVID symptoms or recently were exposed to someone who tested positive, you should be tested. DPH conducts free COVID testing by appointment. Getting tested identifies if you have an active case and may prevent the spread of the disease.

Route 364 and Heritage Crossing Exit Ramp

2. ICYMI: New Ramps Open at Heritage Crossing and Route 364

Ahead of schedule, the St. Charles County Highway Department opened new westbound and eastbound slip ramps at Heritage Crossing and Route 364 in August. The ramps improve access to the highway for both residents and businesses...MORE

3. Census Shows St. Charles County is Growth Leader in the Region

If you have lived and/or worked in St. Charles County over the past 10 years, it's clear that our community has grown—and now we have the numbers to prove it! Recently released data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows St. Charles County's population at 405,262, an increase of 12.4 percent in the past 10 years. This places St. Charles County as the third largest county in Missouri behind St. Louis and Jackson counties, a position held since the 2010 Census…MORE

Two Children at Police Department Open House

4. Save the Date: Police Department Open House

The St. Charles County Police Department's annual Open House will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, at 101 Sheriff Dierker Court in O'Fallon. Bring your family for behind-the-scenes tours of the department, vehicles and equipment, as well as safety presentations, K9 demonstrations, giveaways, a Moving Munchies and Kona Ice benefit for The BackStoppers, and much more! Follow the department's Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.

5. Tips to Find a Job, Develop Your Career During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has influenced many aspects of life, including how people develop and further their careers. Networking, job applications, interviewing, and even actual jobs were going virtual before the pandemic, but now online processes and opportunities are often the norm. The Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has tips and advice for how job seekers can successfully navigate these areas…MORE

Surveillance Detects West Nile Virus in St. Charles County Mosquitoes
Routine trapping and surveillance by the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection’s Mosquito Control program has detected positive test results for West Nile virus from mosquitoes within the county. There have been no positive cases of West Nile in humans reported this year. Program staff notes there is no reason for alarm...MORE
COVID-19 Hardship Assistance for Housing, Utilities Available
There is financial support for homeowners and renters impacted by COVID-19.The CDBG-CV Public Services Program provides short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to households facing foreclosure or eviction, and the State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) for Renters program provides rent and utility assistance for eligible Missouri residents...MORE
Install Pools and Decks Properly
Are you planning to put in a new deck or pool before summer ends? Make sure to check out Community Development's Top 5 Tips videos for pools and decks before you and/or your contractor starts construction. Watch on SCCMO-TV:
Pool Tips
Deck Tips

For additional information, visit Community Development's website.

A Look Back with the County Executive

On August 10, Missouri celebrated its 200th anniversary of statehood. The momentous occasion has and continues to be celebrated. I would like to extend another thank you to Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson for including The Historic Daniel Boone Home and the First State Capitol—two landmark locations in Missouri’s history—as part of their Missouri Bicentennial Tour.

As I hope you learned in my blog last month, St. Charles County is actually older than Missouri and has quite a history in its formation. Of course, the organization of St. Charles County in 1812 was just the first step. In honor of the bicentennial and in recognition of St. Charles County’s history, I will finish this two-part series by covering what happened with public safety issues and subsequent “growing pains” as our young county developed…MORE

Council Comments

Joe Brazil, District 2

COVID-19 has made the past almost two years extremely challenging for the entire world. We are facing never-before seen issues from this global pandemic. The effect on individuals and our society is yet to be fully understood while the role of government in our daily lives is being questioned…MORE

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