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City holds online rain barrel sale

Anyone can purchase rain barrels, composters, and accessories. Learn More
City moving to bi-weekly recycling pickup April 1

Global recycling changes raise costs. Learn More
Clean Water Partner calendars now available; event dates set

Many environmental dates set for Battle Creek, Calhoun County. Learn More
Youth Advisory Board seeking new members

Group looking for reps of youth voice in Battle Creek, ages 14 to 20. Learn More
City seeks high school ambassadors for Sister City exchange

Exchange with Takasaki, Japan set for July and August. Learn More
Distracted driving law approved in Battle Creek

Law takes effect Feb. 15; enforcement to come after signs posted. Learn More
Local income tax returns mailing to Battle Creek

2018 forms, instructions now available online, at City Hall. Learn More
Heritage Tower work now requires complete road closure

Closure likely to last until spring; detour on Van Buren Street. Learn More
Battle Creek open for business

Small Business Loan Fund helps local entrepreneurs, small businesses. Learn More
BCPD achieves state accreditation

Department meets 105 professional standards to earn recognition. Learn More
City begins new pet licensing program with online option

Program with DocuPet allows new options for licensing, perks for pet owners. Learn More
Lane Shift on Capital Ave. SW at Eldred St. this week

Beginning this Thursday there will be a lane shift on Capital Ave. SW at Eldred St. Learn More
Winter water run ends for city water customers

The winter water run has ended for customers who were notified of the chance of their water pipes freezing. Learn More
Tele-Transit service reduction during driver shortage

One less van will provide service; hours remain the same. Learn More

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Stories from the City
We are back to tell our 2018 city story in story map form -- an online, interactive presentation of the top projects the City of Battle Creek accomplished last year. We've used text, photos, videos, and interactive maps to tell the city's story. Sometimes pages-long reports are necessary, but we hope this format offers you an informative, fun way to check out our biggest accomplishments of the year, and makes you as proud as we are to live, work, and play in Battle Creek.

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2018 Tax Time
The time has come again to begin filing 2018 tax returns. For those filing local tax returns with the City of Battle Creek, please click the link below to visit our Income Tax Office web page. You will find a variety of instructions and forms -- many of which are fillable PDFs -- as well as the link to file your local taxes online. Local tax forms are due to the city by April 30. All paper forms should be mailed to Battle Creek City Income Tax, PO Box 1657, Battle Creek, MI 49016-1657.

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Cold Water Flush
City of Battle Creek water customers may be experiencing discolored water after a water main break. This is from existing sediments in the system being stirred up during this situation. If you have discolored water, we recommend that you do a cold flush at your home or business. Instructions for doing that are at the link below, and involve running your cold water until it is clear.

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City holds online rain barrel sale

City moving to bi-weekly recycling pickup April 1

Clean Water Partner calendars now available; event dates set

Youth Advisory Board seeking new members

City seeks high school ambassadors for Sister City exchange

Distracted driving law approved in Battle Creek

Local income tax returns mailing to Battle Creek

Heritage Tower work now requires complete road closure

Battle Creek open for business

BCPD achieves state accreditation

City begins new pet licensing program with online option

Lane Shift on Capital Ave. SW at Eldred St. this week

Winter water run ends for city water customers

Tele-Transit service reduction during driver shortage

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Stories from the City

2018 Tax Time

Cold Water Flush

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