Atkins City Council member passes away – click here for details.

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!

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

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

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.

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Soccer Field Restroom Maintenance – Updated

Soccer Field Men’s Rest Room is back in service.

Maintenance has been completed on this restroom.

Effective Sep 9 , 2022

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Street Closed – Cardinal Ave

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!

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

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Road Closure – Parade Route Aug 6th

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

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Atkins Summer Newsletter 2022

The City of Atkins Newwletters for summer 2022 is available.

Click here for summer news.

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Water and Solid Waste Rates

City of Atkins

Water and Solid Waste Collection Rates

New rates effective July 1, 2022 for services received after July 1.

Click here for rate flyer.

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Street Repair Completed 2022

City of Atkins seal coat street repair is completed for 2022.

Thank you for your help with moving vehicles and adjusting parking.

Concrete street repair is planned for later 2022. More info at later date.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Citywide Clean Up Day

The City of Atkins is providing a Clean Up Day.

Residents of Atkins.

Saturday,  July 23, 2022.

Please bring unloading help at the drop off site.

Throw away items too large for the solid waste collection.

Click here for details of time, fees and permitted items.  Flyer info.

Golf Cart Notice

Golf carts on City streets are regulated in the City of Atkins.

Do you have a golf cart? Thinking of buying one? Want to know the regulations required to operate a golf cart on City streets?

ATV’s, UTV’s, are not authorized on City streets.

Click here for more information.

City Hall Closed July 4

City Hall office is closed Monday, July 4, 2022 for the Independence Day holiday.

Have a safe holiday.

City Hall Staff,

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Fireworks Ordinance- City of Atkins

Summary of the fireworks Ordinance 207 for the City of Atkins

allows Firework Use during the following times:

1)         June 28th thru July 4th from the hours of 9 am to 11 pm each day.

2)       Sky lantern open flame devices are not permitted to be released within the city limits, except if tethered by a retrievable rope so long as the person discharging has control over the sky lantern.

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