City of Atwater

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, ATWATER! 🎃👻

It's time for costumes, candy, and a little spooky fun! The City of Atwater wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

As our little ghosts and goblins head out tonight, here are a few friendly reminders to keep Halloween fun for everyone!

🍬 Trick-or-Treaters: Stay on sidewalks when possible, cross streets carefully, and carry a flashlight or wear something reflective so drivers can see you.

🚗 Drivers: Slow down and stay alert! Excited trick-or-treaters may not always be watching for traffic.

🏠 Respect Our Neighbors: Visit homes with porch lights on, use sidewalks and driveways, stay out of landscaping, and remember to say "please" and "thank you!"

🎃 Be Courteous: Take only your share of treats, be respectful of decorations and property, and remember that Halloween fun should never come at someone else's expense.

🐾 Pet Owners: With extra visitors and activity tonight, keep an eye on your furry friends!

🌙 Be Mindful of the Time: As the evening gets later, please be considerate of neighbors who may be winding down for the night.

Let's make tonight a fun, safe, and memorable evening for our entire community!

Happy Halloween from the City of Atwater! 🧡🖤

10/05/2026

💧 IT’S HYDRANT FLUSHING WEEK!

City staff will be flushing fire hydrants throughout Atwater this week as part of our regular water system maintenance.

While flushing is taking place, you may notice:
• Temporary discoloration or rusty-looking water
• Brief changes in water pressure
• Staff working around hydrants throughout town

If your water is discolored, simply run your cold water for a few minutes until it clears. We also recommend checking your water before doing laundry.

Hydrant flushing helps clear sediment from water mains and makes sure our hydrants are ready when they’re needed.

Thanks for your patience while our City staff gets this important fall maintenance done! 💧

09/20/2026

🔥 BURNING REMINDER:

A quick reminder for residents about burning within the City of Atwater:

🔥 Recreational fires/fire rings are for WOOD ONLY.

🚫 DO NOT burn garbage, plastics, household waste, or other materials in fire rings.

🍂 Burn days for leaves and other approved yard waste will be coming up in October. We will share the dates and details as we get closer.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe and following City burning rules!

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 City Office Closed Today

The Atwater City Office will be closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen with regular hours tomorrow.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 🇺🇸

09/05/2026

🚂 The Depot has been painted!

A big thank you to Skip and Jason, along with our summer workers Dawson and Gavin, for tackling this long-needed project!

There are still a few finishing touches to complete, but doesn’t it look great already? The Depot is back to its original white color from 100 years ago, bringing a little piece of Atwater’s history back to life. Look for the “Atwater” sign to be hung on the north side in the future, too!

Thank you for helping take care of one of our community’s historic landmarks! 🤍🚂

08/28/2026

💧 TEMPORARY WATER SHUT-OFF - August 28th, 2026

City crews are temporarily shutting off water service in the southwest corner of Atwater.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while crews complete the necessary work. Water service will be restored as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding!

08/17/2026

💦 Splash Pad Update

The Splash Pad will be closed today beginning at 9:30 a.m. for its monthly cleaning.

It will reopen promptly once the cleaning is complete and everything is ready to go!

Thanks for your patience while we keep the Splash Pad clean and ready for everyone to enjoy! ☀️💦

08/12/2026

Members of the Atwater EDA will be visiting eligible businesses in Atwater next week to talk about the HRA programs to enhance the exterior of the business!

08/04/2026

Hope to see you all at Centennial Park Tuesday night! 🔥🚔🚨

Join us for National Night Out at Centennial Park in Atwater on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM!

Come meet your neighbors, connect with local public safety agencies, and help strengthen the relationships that make our community a great place to live. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with members of the Atwater Fire Department & Ambulance, Atwater Police Department, Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office, and fellow community members in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

🌭 Free hotdogs will be served!

We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate community, connection, and public safety. Together, we make Atwater stronger!

08/03/2026

💦 Splash Pad Update – We’re Back Open!

Good news! The Splash Pad is back open today (August 3rd).

While we are still experiencing communication issues between the well and the water tower, City staff will continue to closely monitor water tower levels and system controls throughout the day to ensure safe operation.

We are hopeful the issue will be fully resolved by this afternoon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal operations while continuing to prioritize a safe and reliable water system.