City of Battle Creek on Social Media

The City of Battle Creek connects with our community across several social media platforms. Each channel has its own personality and purpose, helping us share information, celebrate our community, and stay part of the conversations happening around town.

Explore our official city social media channels

Below is a quick look at what you’ll find on each of our main city accounts.

• Facebook is where you’ll find the City at its most conversational and neighborly. Yes, we share important updates and service information — but this is also where we show off our city, highlight the fun and quirky moments, and take part in the broader community conversation. We can’t respond to every question or request here (official service channels still work best), but we do our best to point neighbors in the right direction and keep the tone welcoming, friendly, and human. Think of Facebook as connection + information + personality, all in one place.
• Instagram is where we let the visuals shine. Expect photos and short videos showcasing our beautiful parks and trails, the people who make Battle Creek what it is, our downtown and neighborhoods, and even the everyday city infrastructure that keeps everything running.
• Nextdoor is all about local. Here, the city shares targeted neighborhood updates, public safety alerts, community notices, and information from the city and Police Department. It’s the best place for geographically specific updates — helping neighbors stay connected to what’s happening right where they live.
• LinkedIn is our business side. On LinkedIn, we share job postings and career opportunities, city achievements, major projects, workforce updates, and professional highlights from across the organization. It’s the platform for those interested in the City as an employer, a partner, and a leader in municipal operations.
• YouTube is our home base for long‑form storytelling, city meetings, and video updates. This is where you’ll find livestreams and recordings of City Commission meetings and other public boards, our Mayor’s Minute and City Connection series, and videos that highlight projects, initiatives, and the people who keep Battle Creek running. If it’s something you want to watch back later — or follow along with in real time — YouTube is the place to find it.
• X (formerly Twitter) is where we share quick updates, news alerts, meeting reminders, and short service announcements. It’s our fastest channel for real‑time information — a place to get the essentials at a glance and stay in the loop on what’s happening across the city day‑to‑day.

We're excited to connect with you through our variety of social media accounts. Explore each of those below and read our social media policy here.