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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
Minor injury in HVAC unit fire

Gas line to unit broke, causing fire. Learn More
No injuries in Clay Street fire

Cause due to careless incense burning. Learn More
City offices closed on Presidents Day

Transit, Waste Management operating on Feb. 18. Learn More
Distracted driving law approved in Battle Creek

Law takes effect Feb. 15; enforcement to come after signs posted. Learn More
Budget amendment approved; reinstates some proposed reductions

No changes to Transit services through fiscal year, ending June 30. Learn More
Local income tax returns mailing to Battle Creek

2018 forms, instructions now available online, at City Hall. Learn More
City sees improved ratings in 2018 citizen survey

Survey shows many positive trends since 2015. 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
Draft Rec Department master plan ready for review

Review the plan online or in-person, and take the department survey. Learn More
UPDATE with photos: Police warn of counterfeit $100 bills

Local businesses should be aware; bills pass the marker test. 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
City asks some Battle Creek neighbors to run water

Action will help prevent frozen water pipes on various streets. Learn More
Check in with water services in winter weather

Neighbors can check pipes, meters to help prevent freezing. Learn More

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Dog & Cat LIcensing
Is a dog or cat part of your family? If you live in the City of Battle Creek, our local ordinance requires you to purchase a license for each pet. We want to keep pets with their families, and this goes a long way in helping do that! We have a new licensing program -- working with DocuPet -- and it is now even easier to license your pets. You can do it online, by phone, by mail, and in person. Click the link below to visit our licensing web page, and 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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City moving to bi-weekly recycling pickup April 1

Clean Water Partner calendars now available; event dates set

Minor injury in HVAC unit fire

No injuries in Clay Street fire

City offices closed on Presidents Day

Distracted driving law approved in Battle Creek

Budget amendment approved; reinstates some proposed reductions

Local income tax returns mailing to Battle Creek

City sees improved ratings in 2018 citizen survey

Heritage Tower work now requires complete road closure

Battle Creek open for business

Draft Rec Department master plan ready for review

UPDATE with photos: Police warn of counterfeit $100 bills

City begins new pet licensing program with online option

City asks some Battle Creek neighbors to run water

Check in with water services in winter weather

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Stories from the City

2018 Tax Time

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