Warrensburg Area Information
Warrensburg is at the junction of State Highway 13 & U.S. Highway
50 in West Central Missouri and only 16 miles south of Interstate
Highway 70. Amtrak stops at the downtown depot in Warrensburg.
Skyhaven Airport, a public-use airport operated by Central Missouri
State University, is just three miles west of the city. Skyhaven
features a hard-surfaced, lighted, 4,200 foot runway. Warrensburg is
only 50 miles from Kansas City, 4 hours from St. Louis, 90 miles
from Jefferson City, the State Capitol, 150 miles from Branson, and
just two hours from Lake of the Ozarks.
Warrensburg R-VI School District
Warrensburg has an excellent school system which offers a variety
of programs to meet the needs of its students.
Elementary Program
The elementary program focuses on development of fundamental
skills-reading, writing, arithmetic. Elementary students also
receive an introduction to the arts and wellness as they work with
certified instructors in music, art, and physical education.
Highlights of the elementary program include a whole language
approach to reading, a gifted student program, a library skills
program , & hands-on instruction in science and math. Word
processing and keyboarding are introduced at the fourth grade level.
Elementary schools are organized by grade level attendance centers.
Each school has an active PTA.
Middle School
The Warrensburg Middle School offers a transition program for sixth,
seventh, and eighth grade students from a self-contained elementary
school environment into a fully departmentalized high school
program. Special features of the Middle School include interactive
video equipment, foreign language classes, vocal & instrumental
music, computer instruction with two computer labs, interscholastic
& intramural sports, and programs for gifted students.
High School
The Warrensburg High School operates on a traditional seven period
schedule. Students have the opportunity to take honors classes in
the areas of English, Social Studies, Science, and Math and dual
credit classes from Central Missouri State University and University
of Missouri-Kansas City. Special features of the High School include
greenhouse and horticulture classes, two computer labs, a darkroom,
and theater and foreign language labs.
Technical School
The Warrensburg Area Vocational-Technical School allows students to
develop entry-level skills in the areas of Computer Programming,
Auto Mechanics, Auto Body, Building Trades, Office Technology,
Health Occupations, Accounting, Agricultural Education, and
Marketing Education. Counseling and job placement services are also
offered.
The Warrensburg School District supports the following Student
Activities:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Wrestling
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- Volleyball
- Softball
- Track
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Drill Team
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- Debate
- Theater
- Marching, Jazz & Pep Band
- Swing Choir
- National Honor Society
- Special Interest Clubs
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The wide variety of activities provides that each student will
find something of interest.
For more information on the Warrensburg R-VI School District
contact the District Office at 438 E. Market, Warrensburg, MO 64093,
660-747-7823.
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg is extremely fortunate to have a quality
post-secondary educational facility within the city. University of
Central Missouri has been providing quality education for over 125
years. UCM was founded in 1871 as a regional normal school for
teacher preparation and has grown into a comprehensive university
offering more than 150 areas of study at the undergraduate level.
The University's 1,050 acre campus includes the 300 acre Pertle
Springs biological research area and recreational park (which
features an 18 hole golf course and pool), Skyhaven Airport,
Missouri Safety Center, Public Broadcasting Stations, Center for
Technology and Small Business Development, University Farm,
Multipurpose Building, University Union , and the main campus with
its instructional buildings.
University of Central Missouri is accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, programs in art,
chemistry, music, speech pathology and audilogy, nursing, home
economics, social work, safety management, drafting technology,
construction science, industrial science, and teacher education are
all accredited by national accreditation organizations.
You can contact UCM at 660-543-4677 for more information about
programs or admissions.
Whiteman Air Force Base
Located just 9 miles east of Warrensburg is Whiteman Air Force Base,
home of the B-2 Stealth bomber.
The
509th Bomb Wing is the host wing and is comprised of four
groups providing operational support for the B-2, including
the operations, logistics, medical and support groups.

The 442nd
Fighter Wing is an associate wing. The 442nd Fighter Wing
relocated to Whiteman in June, 1994 when Richards-Gebaur AFB
in Kansas City closed. The Air Force Reserve wing supports
the operations and activity of the A-10 Warthog aircraft.
The Missouri
Army National Guard also calls Whiteman home. With UH-1 Huey and
HA-1 Cobra aircraft, the Guard provides helicopter support when
needed.
Today's Air Force is
seeing rapid changes with force reduction and mission realignment,
however, Whiteman is expected to maintain steady growth and is
positioned to be a showcase of the modern Air Force.
Area Services
Western Missouri Medical
Center
Western Missouri
Medical Center, located at 403 Burkarth Road, is a fully accredited
acute care facility. The center is a regional acute care general
hospital with a Skilled Nursing Facility and many outpatient
services. Western Missouri Medical Center strives to provide
quality, comprehensive health care including emergency care,
ambulatory care, maternity care, outpatient services, and health
education.
Physicians
specializing in allergy, anesthesiology, family practice, general
surgery, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology,
oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pathology, pediatrics,
podiatry, pulmonology, radiology, and urology are all on staff at
Western Missouri Medical Center.
Utility Companies
Everyone has to have
them, so here is a quick review of who provides what in Warrensburg.
Cable: For
those inside the city of Warrensburg, Charter Communications
provides cable service. To begin service call 888-871-4485. In
rural areas, contact Douglas Communications at 800-926-7701 for
possible service.
Electricity:
Aquila provides electric service to Warrensburg. To begin
service call 1-800-303-0752. West Central Electric Rural
Cooperative provides power to outlying areas. West Central
Electric can be contacted at 660-584-2131.
Gas Service:
Missouri Gas Energy provides natural gas in the Warrensburg
area. To begin service, call 800-582-1234.
Telephone:
Local telephone service is provided by Embarq. Anyone wishing to
begin service should call 800-788-3500.
Cellular
Telephone: There are several companies that services the
local area. Here are a few: Aerial: 888-237-4251; Affordable
Systems: 660-747-1233; Cingular Wireless (Formerly Southwestern
Bell Wireless): 573-256-7929; Farm and Home of Warrensburg:
660-747-9196; Homestead Electronic Ameritech Cellular Services:
660-563-4629; Intouch Communications: 660-429-1179; The Phone
Connection: 877-406-2559; Sprint PCS: 877-406-2559; Wireless
Retail Inc.: 660-429-4150;
Trash
Collection: Trash collection is provided by several
privately owned collection services. Consult your local
directory for a listing.
Sewer:
Sewer service is provided by the City of Warrensburg. To begin
service, contact the Collections Department in the lower level
of the Municipal Building, 102 S. Holden, Warrensburg, or call
660-747-9131.
Water:
Warrensburg is served by Missouri-American Water Company. To
obtain service contact their office at 1705 Montserrat Park
Road, Warrensburg, or call 660-747-3191. Rural Johnson County is
served by three Public Water Supply Districts. For further
information contact:
- PWSD 1 at
660-429-2231
- PWSD 2 at
816-732-6658
- PWSD 3 at
660-429-2494
Licenses:
City Stickers:
City residents must purchase and display city stickers on all
vehicles. Licensing fees range from $2.50 to $9.50.
Dogs: All
dogs six months or older must have a current rabies certificate
and a dog license. License fees range form $3.50 to $5.50.
Business:
All businesses operating with the city limits of Warrensburg are
required to obtain a city license. The fee ranges from $20.50 to
$100.50.
Anyone who has
questions regarding licenses and fees should contact the City
Collector, Municipal Building, 102 S. Holden, Warrensburg, or call
660-747-9131. |