Doniphan was established as a village April 26, 1847 and has served Ripley County as County Seat since that time. Doniphan became classified as a Fourth Class City May 1, 1891. The form of government is Mayor and Alderman. A Mayor is elected to preside over a four member Board of Aldermen, all of whom serve in staggered terms for two years. The Municipal Election is held in April of each year. Also elected is a City Collector and City Marshall (Chief of Police). The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City who appoints, subject to Board Approval, all other non-elected officers of the City except police officers who are appointed by the City Marshall. The City Clerk, elected by the Board of Aldermen, is the Budget Officer of the City and handles most of the administrative affairs of City Government.

The City operates a municipal water and sewer system and provides local law enforcement and fire protection services.  The City also operates a Summer Park Program.

The City Council meets the first and third Tuesday at 5:00 pm at City Hall, located at 124 Jefferson Street.

C i t y   o f   D o n i p h a n   O f f i c i a ls

    Mayor: Larry Ponder
    Clerk: Connie Teslow
    Treasurer: Deborah Cole
    Collector: Kaitlin Moore
    Adminstrative Assistant: Chastity Mathis

    City Marshall: Mark Rodgers

Board of Alderman:
      Ward  I: Dina James
      Ward  I: Michael Pigg
      Ward II: Terry Cooper
      Ward II: Dennis Smith 
 

Mailing Address  &  Phone No.s:

    City Hall

    Jefferson Street

    Doniphan, MO 63935

       (573) 996-2623Mayor & City Clerk

       (573) 996-7312 Collector & Utilities

       (573) 996-7123City Police Department

The City Operates an Active Parks Program and Sponsors Baseball, Softball and Soccer Leagues for Young and Old Alike

at

Riverfront Park

 Other Local Public Buildings

 The Doniphan Library

The Doniphan-Ripley County Library District was formed in 1990 by the merger of the Doniphan City Library and the Ripley County Library.  It is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri governed by a nine member Board of Directors, five of whom are appointed by the Ripley County Commission and four of whom are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Doniphan.  All Board members serve staggered three year terms.  The Board levies a property tax for operation and maintenance of the District and for debt service, supervises an annual budget of around $150,000.00 per year and appoints the District Librarian.  The Board currently manages two facilities in Ripley County; the main library in Doniphan and a branch at Naylor.  Over 30,000 volumes are in circulation in the District.  The Board regularly meets on the Second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Doniphan Branch.  A recent addition has been completed at the Doniphan branch and a new automation project has computerized the Library's catalog which can be assessed online at the library web page:

       www.youseemore.com/DoniphanRipley/default.asp

Officers are:

President:   Barbara Brumitt
Vice President:   Genie Smith
Treasurer:   Marsha Molloy

Librarian:   Rebecca Wilcox
207 Locust
Doniphan, Missouri 63935
573 - 996 - 2616 

 The Ripley County Ambulance District

The Ripley County Ambulance District is a tax supported special district covering all but the Southeastern corner of Ripley County, including Doniphan. It is governed by a six member Board of Directors elected in staggered three year terms. The Board of Directors meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office at 1003 Walnut Street in Doniphan, Missouri. The Board sets District policy and manages the staff through its appointed Director of Emergency Services.

The Ambulance District provides a tax supported base for Advanced Life Support Emergency Services to the citizens of the District.  Dispatching services are provided by the City of Doniphan.

The service runs three modern advanced life support emergency vehicles with round the clock staffing by fully licensed paramedics who can transport patients to any of our local or regional hospitals or health care facilities.

The Ambulance District office and ambulance garage is located at 1003 Walnut Street in Doniphan, Missouri. The District Web page is:

                http://www.ripcoambulance.com/

For further information contact:

David Joiner
Director of Emergency Services
Ripley County Ambulance District
1003 Walnut Street
Doniphan, Missouri 63935
573 - 996 - 7551