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
City Council member resigns
August 29, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
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.
Drinking Water Advisory – Lifted -8/28/2023
August 25, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
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 The Drinking Water Advisory issued on August 25, 2023 is no longer in effect.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 Info 2023
August 4, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
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!
Garbage collection Thursday July 6
July 3, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
Due to the Independence Holiday.
City of Atkins garbage collection will be Thursday July 6, 2023.
Yard waste pickup will take place on the same day.
City staff 319-446-7870
Sewer work begins July 5
July 3, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
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
Street work – line painting
June 26, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
Line painting in progress several locations.
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
Street Repair – Notice- Updated 6/23/2023
June 19, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
Chip seal street repairs for 2023 are completed!
Parking can return to normal.
Line painting will take place next and will begin soon.
Thank you for assistance with the parked vehicles, this helped complete the work quickly.
Thank you,
City Staff 319-446-7870
City Hall Office Closed Memorial Day
May 25, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
Returning, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend.
You may leave a message in any of the three ways. and we will get back to you.
-Phone messages – 319-446-7870 or -Email cityhall@cityofatkins.org
or -Drop box in City hall parking lot – for permits and payments.
Emergency – dial 911
Thank you, City staff.
Atkins Water Quality Report 2022
April 3, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
The City of Atkins Water System Water Quality Report (CCR for 2022) is available.
The report is a standard Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) format. The purpose is to provide information about the Atkins Municipal Water System to the public. The report is issued each year and covers calendar year 2021, January through December.
Notice of Public Hearing -FY2024
February 13, 2023 by ·
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CITY OF ATKINS – PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Updated Feb 13, 2023
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy.
Click here for the full – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING detail.
Posted February 13, 2023
Auditor Report Response
February 1, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
On February 1, 2023 the Office of the Auditor of State released reports of the City.
Helpful links to the information:
Reports for FY20, FY21, and Special report. Click here.
City response to the reports. Click here.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Click here.
Mayor, Bruce Vissser
New Council Member
January 11, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
Please welcome a new member to the Atkins City Council.
On December 15, 2022, the Atkins City Council voted to appoint Shawn Steffen to fill a vacant seat.
The term of this appointment is immediate through Dec 30, 2023.
Thank you to all that expressed interest in this position.
Bruce Visser, Mayor
Garbage Pickup Jan 4, 2023
January 3, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
City of Atkins
Garbage pickup- Wed, January 4, 2023.
No recycling on January 4.
Christmas Tree pickup day – at the curb.
New Years Holiday does not affect this garbage collection day.
City Staff 319-446-7870
Christmas Tree Pickup
January 3, 2023 by · Leave a Comment
Christmas Tree Pickup schedule:
Wednesday, Jan 4 and Jan 11, 2023
Place tree at the curb with garbage pickup.
Bare tree – no ornaments or lights please!
City Staff – 319-446-7870