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Mosquito Spraying
7/17/2025
Mosquito spraying will take place at approximately 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 18th. Any special requests for notification please call: 515-546-6301 or 515-351-0931. Please keep all alleys clear.
Fireworks
6/17/2025
Due to recent state legislation, fireworks will now be allowed in Badger on July 3rd from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, July 4th from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, and on December 31st from 9:00 am to 12:30 am January 1st only.
Street Work- June 2nd
5/30/2025
On Monday, June 2nd, the intersections of 1st Ave SE and 2nd St SE as well as 2nd Ave SE and 2nd St SE will be milled and reasphalted. Milling will be done on Monday, asphalt to be replaced on Wednesday. Once completed, the asphalt cannot be driven on for a few days so barriers will be in place.
Statewide Tornado Drill
3/25/2025
The statewide tornado drill we be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 26th. The siren should last for about 3 minutes.
Date change for Public Hearing on Proposed Levy Rate FY26
3/18/2025
The date for the public hearing on the FY26 tax levy has been changed to March 31st at 6:15 p.m. due to a publishing error. The notice that property owners receive from Webster County has it listed to be held on March 24th. Again, the meeting will now be held on March 31st.
Thanksgiving Week Garbage Pick-Up
11/25/2024
Garbage pick-up will be on Friday this week due to Thanksgiving on Thursday.
Placement of Garbage Carts
11/5/2024
Speedy Dump has requested that we notify all customers that garbage carts need to be placed 4 feet from anything that might create a barrier to the arm of the truck that picks up the cart. This includes, mailboxes, sign posts, parked vehicles etc. Thank you for your cooperation.
Garbage Carts
6/25/2024
Speedy Dump will be dropping off garbage carts at residences on Thursday afternoon, June 27th. If you are a family account yours will be 96 gallons and if you're a single account yours will be a smaller 64 gallon cart.
Mosquito Spraying
6/25/2024
Mosquito spraying will take place at approximately 8:00 pm on Tuesday June 25th, weather permitting.
Mosquito Spraying
6/14/2024
Mosquito spraying will be taking place around 9:00 PM on Friday, June 14th.
Garbage Changes
5/21/2024
The City of Badger will be welcoming Speedy Dump as our new garbage and recycling contractor on July 1st. The previous vendor’s contract with the city was up and their recycling rates were also increasing.
Street Repair-5th Street SE
4/29/2024
Blacktop Service will be doing asphalt resurfacing on 5th Street SE beginning April 29th. Access to driveways will be compromised while work is being done. Do not park vehicles on the street beginning Monday morning prior to start of work, or until after work is completed and road is opened again. Thank you.
Road Closure-April 2, 2024 to August 12, 2024
3/28/2024
Starting Tuesday April 2nd P59 (Paragon Ave), also known as the Badger blacktop from 170th St to 120th St will be closed to through traffic to accommodate the Badger Trail Project.
The closure is expected to last until mid-August. 140th St and 150th St at the intersection of P59 will also be closed to through traffic.
Detour Route from the intersection of P59 (Paragon Ave) and D14 (170th St), West on D14 (170th St) to P56 (Nelson Ave), North on P56 (Nelson Ave) to C56 (120th St) to the intersection of P59 (Paragon Ave) and C56 (120th St).
Solider Creek Winery is still going to be accessible via the Badger blacktop (Paragon Ave) only traveling NORTH on the Badger blacktop (Paragon Ave).
Please Conserve Water!
6/7/2023
Please remember to conserve water all year but especially during the summer months. Water is our most precious resource. Check out our conservation tips for all the latest tips!
Reminder to Dog Owners
6/1/2023
Please keep your dogs confined at home or on a leash when walking them for the safety of your animals and of others. Animals running loose are prohibited. Please see Chapter 55 of the Code of Ordinances.