City of Galena, Missouri

10/21/2026

Exciting things are happening for the Stone County Recorder of Deeds! 🎉

Construction is scheduled to begin in just a couple of weeks, and their beautiful new building is going to be a wonderful addition to Galena’s historic Square!

We love seeing progress and new life coming to our little town! ❤️

Please bear with us while we grow together!

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10/16/2026

The City of Galena 2026 Halloween event will be taking place Friday October 30, 2026. From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

10/07/2026

🐾 𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗔 — 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘

The City of Galena continues to experience an ongoing problem with dogs and other animals running at large within our community.

Unfortunately, our area has also become a frequent location for people to abandon or dump dogs. This is heartbreaking, frustrating, and largely beyond the City’s control. These animals are often scared, confused, and left for our community to deal with through no fault of their own.

What 𝗶𝘀 within our control is making sure that animals belonging to residents are properly contained.

City ordinances prohibit dogs from running at large within the City of Galena. Pet owners are responsible for keeping their animals on their own property, properly confined, or under their control when away from their property.

This is more than an inconvenience. Loose animals can create safety concerns for children, pedestrians, motorists, other pets, livestock, and the animals themselves.

The City has a responsibility to provide the highest level of safety and quality of life possible for everyone who calls Galena home. Because of the continued issues with animals at large, 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱.

We are asking everyone to please do their part. Keep your pets safely contained, make sure gates and fences are secure, and help us keep Galena a safe and responsible community for both our residents and our animals.

Thank you for your cooperation.

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮

08/28/2026

We know it’s more than a year away, but 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐈𝐆!

In 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, our historic Y-Bridge turns 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 — and the City of Galena is already hard at work planning a celebration worthy of this incredible milestone.

🌉 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 | 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒

This isn't just a birthday for a bridge. It's a celebration of 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲.

And we want 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to be part of it!

As plans begin to take shape, there will be opportunities for residents, businesses, organizations, former Galena families, history lovers, and friends of the Y-Bridge to get involved, share ideas, contribute memories and photos, volunteer, and help us make this 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐢𝐧-𝐚-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 something truly special.

📅 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕
📍 Galena, Missouri

We have a lot of planning ahead — and a lot more to share!

𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
Let's celebrate it together. 🌉

City of Galena, Missouri - Save Our Bridge Campaign

08/28/2026

📍 GALENA — YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

The City of Galena is pleased to share this upcoming opportunity from Our Stone County for our residents to learn more, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of Stone County.

Our Stone County is a community-led coalition bringing together residents, businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders to address issues identified as important to the people who live here — including housing, water quality and conservation, and community gathering spaces.

We encourage our Galena residents to stop by, meet the Our Stone County team, and share your thoughts and ideas.

Small communities like ours deserve a seat at the table — and this is an opportunity to make sure Galena’s voice is heard.

👇 See the shared event for all the details.

ourstonecounty.org/events

08/26/2026

Raz’s Scratch Kitchen hit a home run as usual best burger ever. Don’t miss out they are parked between Library and Swanson Park on Main St.

08/19/2026

CITY OF GALENA

VEHICLE FOR SALE BY SEALED BID

The City of Galena, Missouri is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus vehicle:

2011 Chevrolet Impala
Mileage: 96,825 miles
Minimum Bid: $1,500.00

Bidding Opens: August 20, 2026
Bid Deadline: September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The vehicle is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed or implied.

Interested bidders may inspect the vehicle by contacting Galena City Hall to make arrangements. All questions need to be directed to City Hall at 417-357-6226. No questions will be answered through messenger. 

BID REQUIREMENTS

All bids must be $1,500.00 or greater and include:

Bidder's name
Address
Phone number
Bid amount
Sealed bids must be submitted to Galena City Hall no later than 4:00 PM on September 14, 2026.

Clearly mark the outside of the envelope:

SEALED BID – 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA

The City of Galena reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid determined to be in the best interest of the City.

The successful bidder must provide payment in full within 24 hours of notification of bid acceptance. The vehicle will not be released until payment has been received in full.

08/05/2026

07/06/2026

Some great photos from Saturday!

07/06/2026

Galena's Annual Independence Day Celebration was a great success! 🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate America's 250th birthday with us. It was wonderful to see our community come together for an evening of patriotism, family fun, and fellowship.

A special thank you to Doug Minton and State Representative Burt Whaley for stepping in to assist with this year's Flag Retirement Ceremony. The veterans who have faithfully led this tradition for many years were unable to lead the ceremony this year due to health concerns. With their guidance and support, Doug and Burt were honored to carry on this cherished tradition, a meaningful reminder that the values and traditions we hold dear are passed from one generation of veterans to the next.

We are incredibly grateful to Our Stone County for sponsoring this year's celebration and helping make the event possible.

Thank you as well to all of our generous sponsors:
Springfield Cardinals • Molly Moo Farm • Speedee's • Farmers Daughter's Cafe • The Well Spa • Bridge Walk Riverside Cabins • Table Rock Community Bank • Dallas May • Circle T Tire • Float the James • Mark Rundel • Meridian Title • James River Outfitters • Doug Minton Campaign

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and supported this event. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year. God Bless America! 🇺🇸