Lawson, Missouri started off as a railroad town in 1870. Now 150 years later, the community has grown into one of the best places to live and raise children in the entire Midwest!

Highly trained and dedicated to the profession, the officers of the Lawson Police are capable of providing full service law enforcement, from working the simplest of traffic accidents to working …

The Lawson City Lake complex is a total of 111-acres at the north side of Lawson, Missouri in Ray County. In recent years, the City has added many amenities to the complex making it a great …

The City of Lawson City Council acts as the legislative branch of our government, as well as its policy-making body. The Council looks to the city’s goals, major projects and infrastructure …

The Lakeview Campground and RV park is a brand new recreational campground located just north of Lawson, Missouri overlooking the Lawson City Lake. There are 21 reservable, …

The Lawson Park Board provides park facilities and programs to accommodate the needs and interests of residents and visitors. Whether you are into sports, nature or just want to take your …

The Lawson Picnic is an annual tradition dating back to 1902!! This year’s event will include annual favorites such as the carnival, vendors, food vendors, live entertainment, a car show, …

An ordinance is a law passed by your City of Lawson government. If you have any questions regarding a particular ordinance, please call City Hall and we will be happy to help you.

The City of Lawson operates under the Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government, whereby, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen adopt and amend the policies of the City.

Lawson, Missouri was founded in 1870, platted around a depot, on the first railroad built across the country, according to the writings of Ruth Bogart Roney in her commemorative book, …