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Clean Water Partner calendars now available; event dates set

Many environmental dates set for Battle Creek, Calhoun County. Learn More
Tips for a green holiday in Battle Creek

Check out these recycling tips to dispose of holiday packaging and other items. Learn More
Tips on helping recycle in Battle Creek

Team member Lizzy Paul shares in BC Enquirer Viewpoint. Learn More
City offices closed on Jan. 21 for MLK Day

Transit, Waste Management services on regular Monday schedules. Learn More
City tells its 2018 story with interactive, online tool

Check out the story map for the greatest accomplishments this last year. Learn More
City sees improved ratings in 2018 citizen survey

Survey shows many positive trends since 2015. Learn More
City seeks volunteers for Human Relations Board

Group works to increase construction communication, promote equity for all people. 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
Apply by Feb. 1 for the Citizens Police Academy

Neighbors can learn more about the BCPD. 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

Fri Jun. 1 - Wed Jul. 31

Clean Water Partners photo contest Seasonal photo contest of the Kalamazoo River Watershed within Calhoun County. More details at www.bcwater.org.
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Wed Dec. 26 - Fri Feb. 1

Curbside live Christmas tree pickup Please remove all decorations from the tree before placing it at the curb.
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Tue Jan. 22

City Commission Meeting Changed due to local event
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Parks & Recreation Master Plan
The Recreation Department's five-year master plan draft now is available for public review! We'd also still like to hear about your favorite activities, feedback about our parks and recreation facilities, and more related to health and well-being. Please share your thoughts with us on the survey linked below, and check out the draft plan, also linked below. The plan is available for public review until Jan. 15, 2019. Send comments to dabrumm@battlecreekmi.gov or call 966-3545.

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Read the draft plan

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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