City Hall and Des Arc Utilities will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024, for New Year's Day.
The Des Arc Police Department recognized Officer Rafael Garcia as Officer of the Year for 2023. Thank you Ralphie for your outstanding service!
A $500 Visa card was donated by Ms. Jeannie Myers-Lindsey in honor of her father, Captain Myers, whom the main baseball field is named for. A fundraiser is being hosted to assist in funding the new Baseball Complex at the Des Arc baseball field. The drawing for the Visa card will take place on January 1, 2024. Donations of $10 are suggested.
To donate, simply go to www.cityofdesarc.com and click 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. To be put into the drawing for the $500 Visa card, do NOT check the box that says, “Don’t share my name publicly,” as this will make your donation anonymous. Donations are also being taken in person with cash or check in the Des Arc Utility Office or through Casey Ingle or Sarah Ward.
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.
PSA!! Anytime you see a crime taking place or you see suspicious activity, anywhere in town, anytime of the day or night, around any business, residential area or just in general, please don't hesitate to call and let the police check out the situation. There is someone available on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just call 870.256.3011, 870.256.4137, or simply dial 911 so we can be dispatched to the location in question. Thank you.
Chief Dewayne Mayher, Des Arc Police department
This is a reminder that the City Council Meeting was moved to Tuesday, November 28, 2023. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to Lori Fowler for winning the $500 gift card to the Christmas at the Warehouse Sale! The City of Des Arc would like to thank Ronnie and Sarah Ward for hosting this fundraiser to benefit the new Baseball Complex.
2023 THANKSGIVING BUCKLE UP CAMPAIGN
CONTACT: [Chief Dewayne Mayher 870-256-3011 chiefdmayher@desarcpd.com]
Driving Out of Town or Across Town:
Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
Des Arc AR — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working with Des Arc police Department to make sure you stay safe on the roads throughout the holiday weekend. Whether you’re driving out of town or just across town to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that more drivers will be on the roads than usual. More vehicles on the roads increases the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash. During this kickoff to the holiday season, it’s more important than ever to stress the importance of seat belt safety with this essential reminder: Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2021 (6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, to 5:59 a.m. on Monday, November 29), there were 361 passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes across the nation, and half (50%) were unrestrained. Not wearing a seat belt proved to be deadly at any time of the day during the holiday weekend: 52% of those killed in nighttime crashes were unbuckled, and 46% of those killed in daytime crashes also were unbuckled. These deaths represent needless tragedies for families across America and may have been prevented with the simple click of a seat belt.
“The Thanksgiving holiday is the start of a special time of year for many people,” said Chief Mayher. “No matter how long or short your drive, it’s critical that drivers and passengers Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. We want everyone to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Please, make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled before you ever turn on the car — and that includes children being in the correct car seats, too,” he said.
For more information about traveling safely this Thanksgiving, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts.
DAIDC will be hosting a meeting with officials from Arkansas Connect to answer questions from Prairie County Residents regarding phone/internet issues. The meeting is set for Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10 AM in the County Annex building at 605 Hwy 38 East.
We will be closed tomorrow, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to everyone who visited our city this past weekend for Christmas on the River!
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November's City Council Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, November 28, 2023, due to the regular scheduled day falling on the week of Thanksgiving.
Happy Halloween! Remember, this Saturday, November 4, 2023, is Christmas on the River and Merry on Main! We encourage all businesses on Main Street to decorate for Christmas this week in preparation for this event. We hope to see you all there to support local vendors, witness the official lighting of the Prairie County Courthouse, and much more. For a full schedule of events, please check out Des Arc Chamber's Facebook page. Many thanks to Des Arc Chamber of Commerce and Paul Guess with Guess & Co. for hosting this event!
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In honor of the individuals that have worked so hard to establish the baseball program in Des Arc, Ronnie & Sarah Ward have donated a $500.00 gift card to Guess & Company Christmas Warehouse that will be given away November 18, 2023.
These individuals have supported the Des Arc baseball program by giving their time and love to furnish the youth in our community with a baseball program since approximately 1976.
A suggested donation of $10.00 will provide an opportunity to win.
Donations will go toward the Baseball Complex Project (new bathrooms, concession stand, pavilion, coaches room, storage, as well as ADA assessable walkway to field one and complex).
Suggested donations for an opportunity to win the $500.00 Guess & Company Christmas Warehouse gift card can be given at Berry Insurance Agency, Fonda’s Beauty Barn (Wednesday through Friday), Petty’s Auto in DeValls Bluff, Jaime Eans/ DAHS, and at scheduled times at the Guess & Company Christmas Warehouse.
You can also go to City of Des Arc’s Facebook page where a QR code and link is set up for direct donations. (Specify regular donation or donation for gift card.)
For questions on direct donations contact Carlee Fisher at the City of Des Arc.
This giveaway is hosted by Ronnie & Sarah Ward to help raise money for the City's project and is not associated with the City.
Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting - October 17, 2023
Agenda includes: a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the school, ordinances accepting lower interest rates on Water & Sewer Bonds, discussion of Privilege Tax on food trucks, Water & Sewer rate increase, discussion on meeting with Public Service Commission, old equipment being put up for bidding, and the reveal of new logo.
On October 28,2023, the Des Arc Police Department, along with the DEA/State Police, will be set up at City Hall to take all of your old expired prescriptions. This event will last from 10AM-2PM.
We ask that you do not bring any liquids, creams or aerosols ie. inhalers. It would be best if all pills are emptied into a zip-lock bag as this helps with weighing. Any old or expired medications are accepted .
Guess and Co. - Christmas at the Warehouse Sale
Begins: October 21st
Ends: December 10th
Wednesday-Sunday 9AM-6PM
Location: 2411 Main St, Des Arc, AR 72040, USA
City of Des Arc City Council Meeting will be held October 17th at 6PM CST.
In-Person Location: 107 S 3rd Street, Des Arc, AR
Mayor: Roger Scott
Council Persons: Doug Estes, Keith Knupp, Judy Burnett, Gail King, Jodie Mayher, and Nicole Fisher.
Recorder-Treasurer: Janice Huffstickler