City to mail new bi-annual newsletters to all residents starting in November

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Local residents will see the first in a new series of magazine-like newsletters delivered to their mailboxes starting this year.

The new 24-page publication, titled "City Connect", provides residents with the latest information on everything from city operations and services to ongoing construction projects at places like Krug Park.

Copies are currently being printed and bundled in preparation for delivery in the first half of November.

“It’ll go to every mailbox in St. Joe, residential and business. We're going to make sure and communicate with every single resident and business owner here in St. Joe," City Manager Mike Schumacher said.

Residents will see two newsletters delivered each year in the spring and fall. No subscriptions or payments are required.

The new initiative is being spearheaded by the city's Communications and Community Engagement Department, part of a revamped effort to boost communications following feedback from a wide-ranging community survey issued earlier this year.

“One of the greatest things about this effort was each director came up with the content on their page and then kind of pulled their team together (and said) 'What do you think our customers want to hear more about?'" City Manager Mike Schumacher said. "We look forward to feedback on it." 

From the latest construction and bridge projects to operations in the city's major departments, the newsletter gives residents the chance to learn about a number of services and engage with the latest activities.

“A lot of it is talking about the services that we offer. Not everyone knows everything the City of St. Joe offers to this community," Schumacher said.