David Fisher was sworn in on Tuesday Nov 21 by Mayor Visser and will take office immediately due to a vacant seat on the council. Mr Fisher’s term will run four years from Jan 4, 2024.
Council member elect Trevor Dursky will take office beginning January 4, 2024 and will run four years.
Please welcome them to this important role of the City. Congratulations!
Bruce Visser, Mayor
City of Atkins, Iowa
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served our country in the military. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.
This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to “Veterans Day” in order to account for all veterans in all wars.
We celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
November 11, 2023. Mayor, Bruce Visser
Please Vote- November 7th, 2023
7 am to 8 pm at Atkins City Hall
Two Atkins City council seats are up for election.
Benton County Auditor conducts elections.
YARD WASTE LAST PICKUP is NOV 29, 2023.
YARD WASTE ACCEPTED:
Tree trimmings/branches (must be no more than 1” in diameter and 2’ in length.
Leaves, house/garden plants. Brush, grass clippings, lawn edging.
PICK-UP GUIDELINES: Set your yard waste out by 6:00am every Wednesday.
Must be placed in a biodegradable PAPER yard waste bag or in a CLEARLY identified container that is no greater than 35 gallons and weighs no more than 40 pounds. ALL reusable containers for green waste must be labeled “Y”
Thank you, City Staff – 319-446-7870
The Atkins Water System Flushing is completed for 2023.
The System Flushing is part of the annual routine maintenance of the city water distribution system, pipes, valves and hydrants.
Information from this activity is used for future planning and maintenance reports.
City Staff. 319-446-7870.
The City of Atkins Water Department
will be opening fire hydrants to flush the water system.
South of Parkridge Road, between County 32nd Ave and 33rd Ave.
The Benton County Auditor has issued a notice
concerning the nomination papers for the City of Atkins.
Contact the Benton County Auditor Office if you have questions.
Thank you.
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for Patriot Day
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in Iowa on Monday, September 11, 2023, in honor of Patriot Day and in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks. This year marks the 22nd Memorial of 9/11.
“Even on our darkest days, the American spirit can never be broken. In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, let us remember we are one nation, under God. Freedom and liberty will always prevail.”
City of Atkins, Iowa
Collections for Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste
Will be held on Thursday Sept 7, 2023. Dut to the Labor Day holiday.
City Hall – 319-446-7870
Council member Shawn Steffen has requested his resignation and at a meeting of the Atkins City Council, on August 22, 2023, the City Council accepted the resignation. We want to thank Shawn for his service on the City Council and thank him for the time he has been able to serve. To fill the vacancy, the City Council may make an appointment or call for a special election. The Council may discuss the process used to fill the vacancy at the Sept 12, 2023 City Council meeting. The action to fill the vacancy may occur at a later meeting beyond the Sept 12 meeting. Letter requesting resignation.
Click here for, Resolution to accept the resignation with information on the process.
Monday, August 28, 2023. 8:35 pm. The Drinking Water Advisory is lifted.
Customers of the Atkins, Iowa Public Water Supply. The Drinking Water Advisory issued on August 25, 2023 is no longer in effect. We are pleased to report the bacterial samples were satisfactory (contained no bacteria) for all samples. It is no longer necessary to boil your water before use. The sampling process and protocol are monitored by the DNR with samples analyzed by an independent testing laboratory.
Click here to see the official notice- Drinking Water Advisory is Lifted.
Atkins City Hall 319-446-7870
Watermelon Day 2023 is past but it was a great day!
We recognize the Atkins Community Club organizes and operates this event. See the Atkins Community Club Facebook page for up-to-date information. Thanks to all the Community Club members for organizing this event and to all the volunteers that helped!
See the Atkins Community Club Facebook page for up-to-date info!
Sewer main cleaning and inspection begins July 5, 2023.
Contractors will be using equipment at sewer manholes.
Please read more information here at this link.
City Staff – 319-446-7870
Make note of these No Parking locations while work is taking place.
Downtown -Tuesday, June 27, east side of Main Ave.
Downtown – Wednesday June 28, west side of Main Ave.
Main Park – west side parking spots at Park Pavillion.
City Hall parking lot – lot will be open – signs posted.
City Staff – 319-446-7870
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