David Becker, Mayor Council meetings 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:30 pm @ City Hall City Council: Diane Herman, Kevin Korsmo, Tim Harbach, Nathan Shepard, & Rodney Haerther

Atkins Contact information

Amber Bell, City Clerk Mike Jennings, Dir. Public Works Cathy Becker, LibrarianDaShawn Wilson, Deputy Clerk Todd Damon, Public Works Vicky Myers, Assistant319-446-7870 319-446-7870 319-446-7676Mon-Fri 7:30-12 & 1pm -4pm Mon-Fri 10-12 & 1-6 Sat 9-12

Did you know that you can find all the updated City of Atkins information on the website?

www.CityofAtkins.org

City Council Agenda & Minutes Local Events & Activities Library News Important Contact & Phone Numbers Permits, Forms, & Pavilion Rental

Partner with law enforcement with Text 2 Protect if you witness any illegal, non-emergency situations. Situations like drug activity, theft, vandalism, parties, etc. It is simple to use and anonymous!Send your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Begin message with the keyword BENTON followed by your tip. Tips to include specific locations, descriptions, vehicle or plate information, etc. Add Text 2 Protect to the contacts on your phone. Help protect your family, friends, school and community.

Quilt Raffle for Watermelon Days…. A beautiful 56x78 quilt was donated by Ruth Less for this raffle. Tickets will be sold thru August 5th at the Library and also can be purchased on August 6th in the bingo tent during Watermelon Days. Tickets are only $1.00. Quilt is on display in Library. Drawing will be August 6th at 4pm. No need to be present to win.

Volunteers are NEEDED for Watermelon Days (Aug 5th & Aug 6th). Please contact Christy Damon 446-6022 or Melissa Rammelsberg 319-310-6050

Mark your calendars for all of these great events in Atkins

ATKINS FAMILY NIGHTCedar Rapids Kernels…...Party at the Park!!!

Saturday July 9th 6:35pm Tickets $9.00

Refreshments at City Hall 3-5pmSign-up to participate in various field activities with the team!!

Contact City Hall for tickets @ 446-7870

Vacation Bible School Atkins Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church 121 Main Ave Atkins

Wednesday July 20th thru Friday July 22nd 1:30 pm – 4:30 pmTheme: Deep Sea DiscoveryContact Pam Duball for information/registration 319-981-7755

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 303 Third Avenue Atkins

Sunday July 24th thru Thursday July 28th 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm Light meal served at 5:30 pm Call church office at 319-446-7675 or email office@sslchurch.org

Watermelon Days Aug 5th & 6th. 2 days of fun including a parade, kid games, movies, bingo, beer tent, car show, food, and much much more. See a listing of some activities on back!

ATKINS HAS GOT TALENT

City of Atkins July 2016 Newsletter

Saturday Aug. 6, 2016 4:00 – 6:00 pm Two DivisionsJunior – Ages up to 15Senior – ages 16 and olderCASH PRIZES AWARDED IN EACH DIVISION!1st -$3002nd- $1503rd- $50

Please review the rules and complete the entry form and return with the $20 entry fee no later than JULY 1, 2016

Please contact angela.gammill@gmail.com for more information.

BEAN BAG TOURNAMENTS

Friday, August 5 – 6:00pmKids 15 years old and younger – DoublesAtkins City ParkCost is $5 per team, register by 6pm that evening at the parkNo pre-registrationSaturday, August 6 – 1:00pm16 years old and older – DoublesBeer TentCost is $20 per team, register by 1pm that at the beer tentNo pre-registrationFor Questions, contact Cathy Brunssen by e-mail at: brunssen3@netins.net

ATKINS WATERMELON DAYS ROAD RACE

5K Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk (Friday Night) Friday, August 5, 2016 – 6:30 P.M. Registration Fee:

$5 for all 1 Mile participants (shirts not included) $20 if received by July 15th. Includes shirt (5K Race) $25 if mailed after July 15th or paid on race day (5K Race) (shirts not guaranteed)

Checks payable to Atkins Community Club Fun Run Enjoy bottled water, watermelon and other snacks after the race. Also you must be present to win great prizes from our list of sponsors! Mail Registration To:

Atkins 5K Run Attn: Marty Thomae 203 Cherry Street Van Horne, IA 52346 If questions, please e-mail: mthomae@benton.k12.ia.us

(Proceeds go to support the Benton Community Cross Country Team) COME FOR THE RUN- STAY FOR THE FUN – FOOD AND GAMES AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACES

- SPONSORED BY THE ATKINS COMMUNITY CLUB.

Check out all the exciting events at https://www.facebook.com/AtkinsCommunityClub/timeline

A perfect summer is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. - James Dent