Welcome to the City of Atkins!
More than a just a place where people live, our community is unique and vibrant. This community is home to friends and neighbors, people who contribute to the excellent quality of life. But its not just the people, but also the government, the businesses, the schools, and the activities that make us a great place to live or visit. We are proud to call this our home.
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Atkins Watermelon Days Road Race
5k Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk (Friday Night)
Friday, August 2nd, 2019 – 6:30 P.M.
(Proceeds go to support the Benton Community Cross Country Team)
Click Here for Registration Form
COME FOR THE RUN STAY FOR THE FUN – FOOD AND GAMES AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACES – SPONSORED BY THE ATKINS COMMUNITY CLUB.
Start –Finish: Located at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park. Race start times are 6:30 P.M. The course will be on streets and city grass trails. Packet pick up begins at 5:30 P.M.
Walkers: We encourage walkers in the 1-mile event
1 Mile Run & Walk: $5 entry fee awards given to top 3 finishers over all.
1 Mile participants will not receive a t-shirt/bag
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5K: Females: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over
Males: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over
Awards: Medals will be given to the top 3 places in each division and trophies to overall male & female runner
Registration Fee:
€ $5 for all 1 Mile participants (shirts not included)
€ $20 if received by July 19th Includes shirt
€ $25 if mailed after July 19th or paid on race day (shirts not guaranteed)
# $15 No shirt option for the 5K Race
Checks payable to Atkins Community Club Fun Run
Enjoy bottled water, watermelon and other snacks after the race. Also you must be present to win great prizes from our list of sponsors!
Mail Registration To: Atkins 5K Run
Attn: Marty Thomae 203 Cherry Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
If questions please e-mail: mthomae@benton.k12.ia.us
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Atkins City Wide Cleanup Days June 22nd
Atkins City Wide Cleanup Day SEE FLIER
Items too large for regular weekly pickup may be brought to the Atkins Telephone Warehouse
at 323 Railroad st (on the corner of Northview Ave) for disposal.
Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 8am UNTIL 2pm
The following items WILL NOT be accepted:
Tires, Yard-waste, Household Garbage, Building Materials, Hazardous liquids and batteries .
APPLIANCE & ELECTRONIC ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR A SMALL FEE
Any Elderly or Handicap citizen, who would like to participate in the program but needs assistance, may call City Hall at 446-7870
This service is for City of Atkins Residents ONLY!!
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Next Farmers Market June 16th and July 7th
Farmers Market 5pm to 7pm
June 16th, July 7th, July 21st, Aug 4th, Aug 18th, Sept 15th.
To Join as a Vender email atkinsfarmersmarket@outlook.com
or call Pamela 319-981-7755
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2019 Golf Cart Registrations are Due
It’s that time of year to register your golf cart!
Per city Ordinance #185 Golf Carts may be operated
on the streets of Atkins after First obtaining a permit.
Forms can be found online or at City Hall.
A Fee of $25 and proof of insurance should be submitted
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Atkins Community Club Watermelon Days 2019
The Atkins Community Club will be hosting the 2019 Watermelon Days. Save the dates of Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd. We would truly appreciate your help on Saturday with some of the games. One hour of your time would make a world of difference for us.
Below is the Sign Up Genius link that you will use to sign up to volunteer.
There are two sign ups.
H & H Fun Rides/Inflatables: (Need to be 18 years old or older)
Three Kids Rides—Remember, that any student who is looking for volunteer hours can sign up for the kids rides.
Check us out on The Atkins Community Club Facebook. More details coming soon.
Get ready for a Watermelon Fun Weekend!
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Atkins Public Library News
Atkins Library now has an online card catalog. Check out www.atkins.lib.ia.us
Summer Reading will start June 5th @ 2:30. This is for grades preschool – 3rd. The program will end On June 26th.
Overdue books and fines: All books must be returned, and fines paid before a patron can check out new items. Letters have been sent to households that have outstanding items and fines (and yes some are quite old). Thanks for your attention to this matter. Letters will be sent monthly to remind patrons to return items and pay fines. Thanks to all the patrons who have returned their overdue items and paid their fines. To avoid future overdue items and fines the computer system is set up to either e-mail you or text you when items are due. If you are not getting either message contact the library to update your account.
Summer Reading Program was once again a great success. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make it a success. Over 70 children participated each week along with an average of 15 volunteers.
Atkins Public Library 446-7676
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St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church is celebrating their 150th Anniversary!
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church is celebrating their 150th Anniversary!
You are welcome to be our guest on July 6 & 7, 2019 to come and celebrate 150 years of Built on the Rock at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 303 3rd Avenue, Atkins.
Saturday, July 6th you are invited to attend worship service at 7:00 pm followed by an ice cream social. Pastor Stohlmann will be our guest pastor for the Saturday evening service. On Sunday, July 7th you are invited to attend worship service at 10:00 am with Pastor Robert Hedtke as our guest pastor.
Church cookbooks are available for purchase for $15. Please contact the church if you are interested.
Questions can be directed to the church office at 319-446-7675 or office@sslchurch.org
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City of Atkins Mayor’s News
Mayor Bruce Visser will be at City Hall on
June 8th and 22nd from 9am to 10am.
As always anyone is welcome to attend council meetings
Council Meetings are June 3rd and 17th.
The First and Third Monday of every month.
Contact Information:
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