Knob Noster
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Knob Noster

Place

Territory

GEOID
2939188
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:mo/place:knob_noster
POP
2,997 (2025)
CENTER
38.7675, -93.5616
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Knob Noster

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Knob Noster itself.

Organization 9

Departments

  • Administration Administration

    City of Knob Noster administration office at 201 N State Street, Knob Noster, MO 65336. Staff listed: City Administrator and City Clerk. Phone (660) 563-2595, fax (660) 563-5634.

  • Knob Noster Building & Zoning department, staffed by the Building Inspector. Listed functions: building permits, GIS mapping, infrastructure, inspections, plan review, planning and zoning, replats, rezoning and sub-division. Permits are handled through the city's iWorQ Citizen Portal.

  • Office of the City Clerk of Knob Noster. Per the city, the City Clerk keeps a journal of the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen, maintains city records, is the general accountant and administers official oaths; additional responsibilities include licenses, permits and releases of information. Official records requests are processed through the City Clerk; copy costs include research and reprographic time plus 10 cents per page.

  • Knob Noster Fire Department, organized in 1957, located at 107 East South Railroad Street since 2003. Provides emergency medical services, fire protection, fire prevention, hazmat and rescue services, and runs a First-Responder program in conjunction with the Johnson County Ambulance District. Covers approximately 6 square miles and a population of approximately 2,902; membership of 15.

  • Knob Noster Police Department, staffed 24/7 and located at the back of the City Hall building, 201 N. State St. Reachable Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; after hours contact Johnson County Dispatch at 660-747-5511. Services: community safety, school involvement, fingerprints, VIN verification and animal control.

  • Public Works Public Works

    City of Knob Noster Public Works. Phone (660) 563-2595, email publicworks@cityofkn.net.

  • Knob Noster Wastewater Department, made up of three programs: collections (2 pumping stations pumping wastewater to the lagoon), treatment (ultraviolet light system, pumps and an irrigated field, with two certified Wastewater Operators) and labwork (lagoon testing reported to DNR). Inquiries go to City Hall at 660-563-2595, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM; after-hours utility emergencies go to Johnson County Dispatch at (660) 747-5511.

  • Knob Noster provides trash, water and sewer utilities to residents, overseen by the Utility Clerk, who handles billing for water, sewer and trash, utility payments, the annual drinking water report, water activation/shut-off requests, Missouri One Call reports and water work orders. Bills are due the 15th of each month, late fees apply on the 16th and shut-off occurs on the 26th. Trash service is contracted to GFL Environmental at $15.00 a month for in-town customers, with pickup Tuesday through Friday.

  • Knob Noster Water Department operates the city's water production and distribution systems: three wells, a ground storage tank and an elevated storage tank with a combined capacity of 700,000 gallons, approximately 1,250 water meter services and 87 fire hydrants. Services include water treatment and pumping, distribution repairs and maintenance, backflow prevention and cross connection services, water quality inspections, and new utility construction inspections.

Services 14

  • Backyard Chicken Permit Building & Zoning
  • Building Permit Application Building & Zoning
  • Business License City Clerk
  • Dog License City Clerk
  • Liquor License City Clerk
  • Pay Utility Bill Online Utilities Department
  • Peddler's License City Clerk
  • Planning and Zoning Application Building & Zoning
  • Report a Concern (Resident Information Form) Administration
  • Sign Permit Building & Zoning
  • Start or Stop Water Service Utilities Department
  • Sunshine Law Records Request City Clerk
  • UTV/Golf Cart Permit City Clerk
  • Yard / Garage Sale Permit City Clerk