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
Holiday Office Hours
December 20, 2022 by ·
City Hall offices schedule for the 2022 holiday season.
December 22, Closing at 1 PM Due to weather.
December 23 City Hall office closed.
December 26, City Hall office closed.
January 2, 2023, City Hall office closed.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!, City Staff 319-446-7870
Yard Waste Pickup has ended 2022
December 14, 2022 by ·
Yard Waste Pickup has ended for 2022.
Yard waste pickup will resume April 2023.
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Fair Housing Plan and Notice
December 9, 2022 by ·
The City of Atkins Fair Housing Plan and Notice.
Click here for the complete Plan and Policy document.
Click here for the Notice of Public Hearing
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2022 Annual Finance Report
November 28, 2022 by ·
The City of Atkins Annual Finance Report ending June 30, 2022.
Click here to view the report.
Mayor Bruce Visser
Atkins City Council member passes away – click here for details.
November 15, 2022 by ·
Council member Rick Stoltzfus has passed away.
I share with you that Council member Rick Stoltzfus passed away at his home on November 12, 2022. Funeral arrangements are with Hrabak Neuhaus Funeral Service of Belle Plaine. Please visit the web site for arrangement details and a brief history of Rick. He had many interesting experiences. Funeral details here.
We want to share our condolences with Ricks wife, Connie and the family. I appreciate Rick’s participation on the City Council, and he was as active contributor. He had a strong interest in the community since locating here and shared his positive ideas many times. His wit will be missed.
Bruce Visser, Mayor, City of Atkins Iowa
Veterans Day – Thank you!
November 11, 2022 by ·
On this day, November 11, 2022.
Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace.
Thank you Veterans!
For Sale – 2001 Pumper Fire Truck
October 19, 2022 by ·
The City of Atkins has for sale by auction:
2001 International Fire Truck (Pumper)
Click the link below for Details:
GovDeals auction site – 2001 Pumper Truck
Truck was in service and replaced with new truck.
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City Tree Inspections Begin Sep 18
September 18, 2022 by ·
City of Atkins will be inspecting city trees.
An arborist will be inspecting trees in City Parks and Right of Way.
Work will take place beginning Sunday Sept 18, 2022.
Workers will be wearing safety clothing and may be walking or driving.
Work is part of the evaluation for disease and emerald ash borer activity.
City Staff 319-446-7870
Soccer Field Restroom Maintenance – Updated
September 6, 2022 by ·
Soccer Field Men’s Rest Room is back in service.
Maintenance has been completed on this restroom.
Effective Sep 9 , 2022
City Staff 319-446-7870
Street Closed – Cardinal Ave
September 6, 2022 by ·
Update – work is scheduled to be completed on Monday Sept 12, 2022.
Cardinal Avenue will be closed to through traffic for manhole repairs.
Starting Sept 6, 2022 until completion.
Use alternate route on Pheasant Ave and Eagle St.
City Staff 319-446-7870.
Water System Flushing – Nov 2022 – New!
August 25, 2022 by ·
The City of Atkins will be flushing water mains beginning Nov 8, 2022.
Flushing is an annual maintenance activity for the water system.
The City has four zones with flushing scheduled for each zone.
Click here for map and details about flushing for zone 3
Atkins City Hall – 319-446-7870
Road Closure – Parade Route Aug 6th
August 5, 2022 by ·
City of Atkins – Watermelon Days Celebration
Road Closure will be in effect Aug 6th, 2022
Parkridge Road and Second Avenue
10:30 am to 11 pm
Click here for map of Road Closure Notice and Parade Route
City of Atkins 319-446-7870
Atkins Summer Newsletter 2022
July 19, 2022 by ·
The City of Atkins Newwletters for summer 2022 is available.
Click here for summer news.
Atkins City Hall 319-446-7870
Water and Solid Waste Rates
July 19, 2022 by ·
City of Atkins
Water and Solid Waste Collection Rates
New rates effective July 1, 2022 for services received after July 1.
City Staff 319-446-7870