Atkins Water Quality Report 2021

The City of Atkins Water System Water Quality Report (CCR for 2021) is available.

Click this link to see the latest information for 2021. Thjs link will take you to an external web site.

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.

Fire Station Rebuild Information

The City of Atkins Iowa is rebuilding the Fire Station that was destroyed in the storm disaster of August 2020.  The Atkins Volunteer Fire Department is operating from temporary buildings around town. The Volunteer Fire Department serves the City of Atkins, the Rural Fire District and responds to any call for emergency services. The emergency services may include fires of any type, medical calls, vehicle accidents and any other emergency call made by the public. The service provided by the volunteers is invaluable to the safety of the community.

Click here for information on this important building structure.

Fire Station Replacement Presented to City Council 5-24-2022.

Memorial Day 2022

Reflecting…. We honor them today, May 30, 2022.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day.

Utility Service Account Now Available

View and Pay on-line.  May 20, 2022

Account information will be available for your personal Atkins Service Account.

Atkins Water service accounts will receive a letter by postal mail with instructions to:

Register to create your secure personal account,

Then pay or view account information on-line.

Atkins Cleanup Day-April 30 – Cancelled

Cancelled – Atkins City Wide Cleanup Day Scheduled for:

April 30, 2022 is cancelled due to weather.

This event will be rescheduled – no future date has been determined.
Items are accepted at the Benton County Landfill – click here for more information  bclandfill.com

Thank you, Atkins City Hall 319-446-7870

Atkins Cleanup Day-April 30

Atkins City Wide Clean Up Day

For your unwanted junk items – Sponsored by the City of Atkins, Iowa

For Atkins residents only – Funded by garbage fees

April 30, 2022

click here for flyer -details of location and accepted items

City Hall 319-446-7870

City Council Adopts Budget -FYE23

The Atkins City Council Adopted Budget for FYE23 on March 22.

For fiscal year ending 2023

(July 1, 2022  through June 30, 2023)

click here for City Budget Presentation

click here for City Budget detailed information filed with Benton County Auditor

If you have questions, Contact City Hall 319-446-7870

Support the Atkins Fire Department

Support your local Volunteer Fire Department!

The fire station building was destroyed in August 2020. The fire department continues to provide service from limited facilities. The community support is vital for this volunteer service to continue.  Say thank you to your friends and neighbors that are volunteer Fire Fighters and First Responders EMS. Read this letter from the Mayor.

New! – Derecheo Volunteers Needed

Derecheo Cleanup Volunteer help is needed!

Click here for volunteer opportunities

 United Way welcomes faith groups, service clubs,
businesses, etc. Help is needed this spring.

Notice: Public Hearing-Proposed City Budget

Notice: Proposed Atkins City Budget Hearing

For Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (FYE 23)

Public Hearing to be held March 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm.

Location: Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Ave, Atkins Iowa. Council Room.

Click here for NOTICE details

Garbage Rate Notice

Notice of Garbage Rate Change

Effective Feb 1, 2022

City of Atkins

Click here for details.

Questions: call City Hall at 319-446-7870

email cityclerk@cityofatkins.org

On-line and bill pay notice

Online Payment processing time –

The City of Atkins accepts bank transfers and on-line bill payments for City Service (Water bill) payments.  When using this payment method. Please make your payment on-line at least 5 days prior to the due date on the City Service bill. This time allows your bank or credit union time to process your payment and transfer that payment amount to City of Atkins accounts. The processing time needs to be allowed for when you authorize your bank or credit union or credit card to make the payment to the City.

Thank you. Contact City Hall if you have questions. 319-446-7870.

Public Notice – Intent to Fill Council Vacancy

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT

Click here for official notice details

The City Council of the City of Atkins, Iowa has a vacancy of a seat on the City Council. Pursuant to Section 372.13, (2), (a) of the Code of Iowa, notice is hereby given that the City Council of Atkins, Benton County, Iowa intends to fill this vacancy by appointment during a Special Meeting of the City Council that will be held at Atkins City Hall, 480 Third Avenue,Atkins, Iowa 52206, at 6 :00 p. on Thursday, December 30, 2021. (More)

City of Atkins Fall Newsletter

City of Atkins Fall 2021 Newsletter is available.

Paper copies available at City Hall and the City Library.

Tel: 319-446-7870

click here for on-line copy

Electrical System Upgrade Information

Click here -Alliant Energy Underground Project Information

Areas of Atkins are designated for Electrical Power System upgrades as part of the Alliant Energy program to replace overhead wires with underground equipment for electrical system distribution. The project primarily effects the older areas of the city. The project will provide benefits of a reliable electrical delivery system within Atkins. This project has been on-going for several years and will resume soon. Alliant Energy has contacted the homes and business effected by this project.  If you have questions about this program, Alliant Energy has provided a contact source for you.