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City holds online rain barrel sale

The City of Battle Creek is, once again, holding an online rain barrel sale, to encourage neighbors to collect and save valuable water in our community. Learn More
Submit photos online to enter Clean Water Partners contest

Contest continues through Aug. 31. Learn More
La recolección de residuos de jardín comienza el lunes

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City develops, adopts Sustainability Plan

Themes and goals to help city protect resources, reach more sustainable practices. Learn More
Curbside yard waste begins on Monday

Program for neighbors inside city limits lasts through Nov. 29. Learn More
City moving to every-other-week curbside recycling May 6

Informational brochure coming in April water bills. Learn More
Clean Water Partner calendars now available; event dates set

Many environmental dates set for Battle Creek, Calhoun County. Learn More
City will undergo first zoning ordinance rewrite in 35 years

The city’s Planning team will lead an update of our law that governs land use, the size and placement of buildings, and other factors that shape our community’s character. Learn More
Registration open for spring, summer Rec programs

Camps and sports available for all ages. Learn More
Two violations found during retail tobacco checks

BCPD, Substance Abuse Council collaborated on checks. Learn More
Sewer work on Capital Ave. SW/ ALCANTARILLADO

Crews will begin repairing a broken sewer main on Capital Ave. SW on Tuesday, August 27, causing a road closure. Learn More
Water valve replacement/ VÁLVULAS DE AGUA

Crews will begin replacing a 4-inch water valve next Tuesday resulting in a temporary water outage for the listed area and a road closure. Learn More
Road closure on LaVista Blvd. N. tomorrow

Crews will be replacing a lead water service line on LaVista Blvd. N., between Winter St. and Eldred St., beginning tomorrow morning. Learn More
Water main work on Foster Dr./ Cañerías Principales

A contractor for the City of Battle Creek will be replacing water main starting Friday, August 23, resulting in a temporary water outage and a road closure. Learn More
Milling, paving starts Aug. 20 on various streets

Streets are open; work set to finish by Sept. 10. Learn More
Water main work shifts to Columbia/Capital intersection

Westbound Columbia traffic will shift into one eastbound lane. Learn More
City's 2019 chip seal program starts Monday / Asfaltado el lunes

Work begins with sidewalk ramps and crack fill. Learn More
Water main replacement starts on Columbia July 22

Project will impact traffic, business access, bus route for eight to 10 weeks. Learn More

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Battle Creek is an All-America City!
On June 23, the National Civic League announced that Battle Creek is one of just 10 communities across the country named an All-America City in 2019! Winning communities demonstrated their work to create healthy communities through inclusive civic engagement. A community delegation from Battle Creek featured the Operation Fit, School Behavioral Health, and Crisis Intervention Team community programs.

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Roundabout
With the help of a safety assessment at the intersection of North Avenue and Emmett Street, the city recommends installing a roundabout there. We believe this will best address keeping drivers and pedestrians safe as they move through the area and, in particular, the hospital employees who navigate the intersection between the hospital and parking lot. Click through for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about this project.

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City Fair survey
The city team celebrated our fourth-annual City Fair event this month, and hope our neighbors and visitors enjoyed it as much as we did! We want to hear your feedback about checking out city vehicles, learning about our services and programs, meeting our staff, and more! Please complete a short survey so we can make sure next year's event is the best ever. Thanks for connecting with the City of Battle Creek!

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City holds online rain barrel sale

Submit photos online to enter Clean Water Partners contest

La recolección de residuos de jardín comienza el lunes

City develops, adopts Sustainability Plan

Curbside yard waste begins on Monday

City moving to every-other-week curbside recycling May 6

Clean Water Partner calendars now available; event dates set

City will undergo first zoning ordinance rewrite in 35 years

Registration open for spring, summer Rec programs

Two violations found during retail tobacco checks

Sewer work on Capital Ave. SW/ ALCANTARILLADO

Water valve replacement/ VÁLVULAS DE AGUA

Road closure on LaVista Blvd. N. tomorrow

Water main work on Foster Dr./ Cañerías Principales

Milling, paving starts Aug. 20 on various streets

Water main work shifts to Columbia/Capital intersection

City's 2019 chip seal program starts Monday / Asfaltado el lunes

Water main replacement starts on Columbia July 22

Mon Aug. 26

Mon Aug. 26

Mon Aug. 26

Battle Creek is an All-America City!

Roundabout

City Fair survey

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