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:

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.

Todays 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:

Licenses:
City residents must purchase and display city stickers on all vehicles. Licensing fees range from $2.50 to $9.50.

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.

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.