🚫🌱 Don’t Blow Grass Clippings Into the Street 🌱🚫
Here’s why it’s a big deal:
❌ Violates City Code - it can result in fines.
🌊 Clogs Drains – Leads to street flooding during rain.
⚠️ Safety Hazard – Creates slippery conditions for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
🌿 Pollutes Waterways – Washes into storm drains and harms local streams and rivers.
🚗 Causes Road Debris – Can be blown into traffic, causing visibility or traction issues.
Help keep Halstead safe, clean, and beautiful—mulch or bag your clippings instead! 🌼
• Part-time Customer Service Clerk/Administrative Assistant (20-30 hrs per week)
• Part-time Police/Court Clerk (20-30 hrs per week)
• Full-time Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker (40 hrs per week)
• Full-time Police Officer (certification preferred but not required to apply)
All positions will be eligible for full or partial city benefits. Final starting wage for any position will be DOQ.
View detailed job postings: https://www.halsteadks.gov/o/coh/page/job-openings
The Halstead Pool went to the dogs yesterday—literally! Around 30 four-legged friends joined us for our annual Dog Swim, and they had an absolute blast chasing toys, making new friends, and cooling off in the water.
Thanks to all the pups (and their humans) who came out to make it such a tail-wagging good time! 🐶💙
🐾🌊 DOG SWIM TONIGHT❗ 🌊🐾
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📅 Date: August 11th
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Halstead Municipal Pool
Get ready to make a splash at the City of Halstead's Dog Swim! 🎉 Bring your furry friends to the Halstead Municipal Pool on August 11th from 7pm to 8pm for an evening of tail-wagging fun and splashes!
This is a paws-itively perfect opportunity for your pups to cool off and play in the pool. 🏊♂️🐶 Don’t miss out on the chance to let your dog dive into some aquatic fun before the summer ends!
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📅 Date: August 11th
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Halstead Municipal Pool
Golf Carts are allowed during Old Settlers weekend from 𝟔𝐏𝐌 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟔𝐏𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡.
The following exceptions to the golf cart ordinance (#1321) are in effect during the weekend:
➡ Carts do not have to have a side view or rear view mirror
➡ Carts do not have to have a slow moving vehicle sign
➡ Carts do not have to have current registration with the City
➡ Carts without lights can operate after dark on Saturday only to attend and get back home immediately following the fireworks
⚠️Go-carts, dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, and side-by-sides are NOT allowed except ONLY during the Grand Parade on Saturday.
All other ordinance provisions other than the above exceptions still apply to operation of golf carts throughout the weekend.
To view Ordinance No. 1321 in its entirety click below ⬇
https://5il.co/2mr3o
Sign-ups are due by AUGUST 11TH ! Join us for friendly competition, fitness, and fantastic team spirit. Don't miss out—secure your place on the court today!
👉 Sign-up Form: https://5il.co/3l4o1
Due to staffing, the Halstead Police Department Office will be CLOSED Monday, August 4th. For immediate assistance or to report an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Water has been shut off this morning in the following area while repairs are being made:
● Chestnut Street from 6th to 8th Street
Service will be restored as soon as possible.
We apologize for any inconveniences.
During this time, you may experience temporary fluctuations in water pressure. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at 316-835-2286.
