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Now Hiring: Public Works Laborer

Do you have the uncanny ability to fix things before anyone else even notices they’re broken? Can you handle heavy lifting, unpredictable weather, and the occasional “Hey, can you take a look at this?” from literally everyone? If you like working outdoors, fixing stuff, and keeping our city in shape, this job’s for you. The […]

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Public Meeting: Doe Run Co. Herculaneum Lead Smelter Cleanup

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The Doe Run Company will host a public meeting to discuss the Herculaneum Lead Smelter Cleanup Plan. 🗓 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.📍 Location: Herculaneum AMVETS Post 42555 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum, MO Meeting Schedule Open […]

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Boil Order Lifted — Water Is Safe Again!

Great news — the city’s boil water advisory has been lifted! Water service has been fully restored, and all required test results have come back clean. Below are tips that can be taken but make sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions. To ensure your water systems are safe and functioning properly, please follow these important steps: […]

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Citywide Boil Order Advisory Until Further Notice

Recent Update 10-14-25 The City of Herculaneum is no long under a boil order, see update here. ——– Original Post 10-10-25 What Happened Earlier this week, a significant water line break caused low pressure across the city’s water system. As a precaution, a boil order was issued for all residents. This is a standard public […]

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Fire Dept. Hiring Firefighters

We take a great deal of pride in our Fire Department and hope you will share this if you are selected. The history of the Fire Department extends from 1951 when it was first formed, to the present day. The equipment has changed, but the basic mission “To protect lives and property and to serve […]

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Heat Up the Fun! – Park Donation

Kade’s Playground is a place where kids and families come together to play, explore, and create lasting memories. To keep the fun going strong, we’re launching a fundraising campaign to make important upgrades—and we need your help!

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Huge Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers!

We had a fantastic group of new and returning volunteers come together for a litter cleanup, and the results were incredible! In just a few hours, we collected 42 bags of trash along with various other discarded items, making a noticeable difference in our community. A special thank you to the students from Festus and […]

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Police Officer Job Opportunities

Every sworn member of the Herculaneum Police Department is a Police Officer, regardless of rank, position or specialized assignment. Police Officers are responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, apprehension of criminals, and […]

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