City of Des Arc

THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY TAKING BIDS FOR MOWING THE WATER TOWERS AND PUMP STATIONS. BIDS WILL BE OPENED DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, AT 6 PM. SEALED BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO CITY HALL BY 12 PM NOON ON APRIL 15, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR SPECS, PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL, 107 S 3RD ST, DES ARC. 870-256-4316

ATTENTION CITY WATER CUSTOMERS!! There has been a water main break in town and water has had to be shut off in order for workers to repair the main. They are working to get this fixed as soon as possible.

ATTENTION!! The following is a message sent to us from Entergy. If you have questions or concerns, please call Entergy. "Entergy Arkansas is committed to making your power system stronger and more reliable. As we improve the system, we will need to repair critical electrical facilities in the area, and it is necessary to interrupt your service to do the work safely. This project will start on Friday, March 7 at 11 p.m. and will last approximately 4-5 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we thank you for being an Entergy customer. "

ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! Des Arc Utilities has been working hard on updating the water plant, the system, and repainting water towers. With the major power outage overnight along with water main leaks, you may experience discolored water or low water pressure. If you do, please call the main office so that we can send someone out to check the lines. We do not know which lines are affected if we do not get any calls. (870) 256-4316 We appreciate your patience at this time. Thank you.

Attention Utility Customers: We have been emptying, cleaning, and repainting Hickory Plains and Des Arc water towers and will be working on them throughout December as well. This may cause some discoloration in the water. If you are experiencing this, leave the water running for a few minutes to clear out your lines. If this does not help, please call the office at (870) 256-4316 and we will try to get this cleared.

ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! If you do not have water and you live North of Des Arc, a main water line has been hit and is being fixed.

BURN BAN will be in effect as of August 29, 2024!

This month's City Council Meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS DES ARC BALLFIELD COMPLEX CONCESSIONS/RESTROOMS BUILDING DES ARC, ARKANSAS Sealed bids for the Des Arc Ballfield Concessions/Restroom Building, Des Arc, AR will be received by Mayor Roger Scott, at Des Arc City Hall, 107 S. 3rd St., Des Arc, AR 72040 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. For more information, see the posted advertisement. https://classifieds.arkansasonline.com/marketplace-littlerock/advert/-notices_52594

ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!!! If you have poor water pressure or no water, there has been a water line hit on Highway 38, West of Hickory Plains. There is currently a crew heading that way to fix it.

BLOOD DRIVE at the First Baptist Church Annex Building today, June 10th, from 3 to 6 PM. Walk-ins are welcome! Please bring a photo ID.

ATTENTION! The City Council Meeting has been postponed to May 28th at 6 PM.

Parks and Tourism Spring 2024 Clean Up Campaign As we welcome Spring and Summer 2024, a fresh start for our city after a cozy winter is much needed. Clean up initiatives are essential to maintain the beauty and sustainability of our park and the community of Des Arc. The City of Des Arc River Rats team has organized a clean up event on May 18, 2024, beginning at 8:00 am. The clean up will take place at the park pavilion and children’s play area. You can join the River Rats team or organize your own team and choose a place of improvement in the city. If you have questions, call Teresa Conder at 870-256-4316 or Gail King at 501-516-6711. Join in with Parks and Tourism is making the place you work and live a community you can enjoy and be proud of. https://keeparkansasbeautiful.com/get-involved/cleanups/event-registration/

ATTENTION UTILITY CUSTOMERS: Communities Unlimited will be in the area April 16-18 to help us with GIS mapping. They will be with an employee of Des Arc Utilities and will be in vests. Do not be alarmed if you see them on or around your property.

DES ARC BASEBALL COMPLEX Fundraiser Win $1,000.00 cash! A fundraiser is being hosted to raise money for the Des Arc Baseball Complex project to be built in 2024. A $10 donation is recommended to be entered into the drawing. All funds will go directly towards the project's matching funds. You may donate in person at Des Arc City Hall, Casey Ingle, Sarah Ward, Willie Sutton, Fonda English, Jamie Eans, Charlotte Ferguson, Gail King, or Kristi Morden. You may also go online at www.cityofdesarc.com and click on "Donate to the Baseball Complex." This will take you to our online donation portal where you can donate via PayPal or debit or credit card. Donations may also be taken to Farmers & Merchants Bank. Donated by Top Notch Roofing (Aaron Stuckey) and Michael and Donna Jean McIntosh. A big thank you to them for supporting the youth in our community. For more information about this project, call Des Arc City Hall at 870-256-4316.

Lakeside Cemetery Announcement! With mowing season approaching, please note that all decorations around headstones should be removed by April 1, 2024, to allow for proper maintenance. All decorations should be on the headstone or in a vase (with the exception of flowers for thirty days following the burial date). Help us keep our cemetery a beautiful resting place for your loved ones. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact Craig Treadwell, Cemetery Sexton, at (870) 256-5484. You may view the Ordinance regulating the rules of the cemetery here: https://5il.co/2gk19

A $500.00 Valentine's Day Visa Card has been donated by Ms. Jeannie Myers Lindsey to support the Des Arc Baseball Complex project. Donations of $10.00 are suggested to be included in the drawing, which will take place on February 14, 2024. All proceeds will go towards the Des Arc Baseball Complex Project to be built in 2024. The Baseball Complex includes a concession stand, ADA regulated bathrooms, storage closet, coach and umpire locker room, a covered pavilion for outside dining as well as handicap walkways to the complex and field one. Tickets are available at Des Arc City Hall, Sarah Ward, Gail King, Fonda English, or by calling (501) 516-6711. You may also donate online by simply going to www.cityofdesarc.com and clicking on the button that says, “Donate to the Baseball Complex.” This will direct you to the fundraiser where you can donate with a debit or credit card. Do NOT check the box that says, “Don’t share my name publicly,” as this will make your donation anonymous. Your help makes a difference! For more information about the Baseball Complex project, you can visit www.cityofdesarc.com/page/baseball-complex or call City Hall at (870) 256-4316.

ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!!! Discoloration and/or cloudiness in your water is normal during these weather conditions as everyone has their water running to prevent frozen pipes. The temperature changes and constantly running water will stir up sediment. Also, areas/homes that still have metal pipes can cause more iron to be released into the water due to the pipes expanding and contracting during temperature changes. Running your water for a few minutes can clear this out. The constant running of water may also cause a change in your water pressure. The water is safe.

ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! With the severe cold weather coming, please remember to leave all faucets dripping and leave cabinets open under sinks to prevent pipes from freezing. Stay safe!!

The City will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday.