Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:20pm | The City is currently experiencing a water line break on the west side of the Bank Iowa parking lot on Central Street. Residents may experience low water pressure. We will continue to update people as the situation changes. |
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:22pm | The City of Essex is NOT under a boil advisory. Per the DNR we maintained water pressure throughout the fix. Apologies for the confusion and thank you for your patience. |
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:27pm | Water leak update! The water leak has been fixed. Essex residents will experience low water pressure throughout the weekend. Thank you for your patience! |
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:06pm | Essex experienced a water leak on the east side of town early this morning. City workers are working on the problem. Residents on Alice & Victory may be experiencing no water in their homes. Residents in the rest of the community may be experiencing low water pressure. |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:15am | Due to Labor Day preparations, please stay out of Anderson Park until 5:30 today. Thank you! |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:06pm | City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th has been postposed to Thursday, August 15th due to the threat of severe weather. |
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:41am | Anderson Park is closed today to evaluate storm damage. Get tree limbs to curb for City to pick up. Garbage pick up will remain on schedule today. |
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10:08am | South Avenue from Central Street to Denison Street will be closed today for water line work. Thank you for your patience. |
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 9:00am | If possible, please stay home! The snow crew is attempting to clean the streets - but it is nasty out. For your safety and the safety of the street crew - please try to avoid travel. |
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 6:54am | The City of Essex has issued a snow emergency Friday, January 12, 2024. No parking on city streets until the snow has been cleared. |
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 3:38pm | Garbage pick up will be moved to Thursday and Friday this week. City Hall will open at noon on Wednesday. |
Monday, January 8, 2024 at 10:02am | The City has declared a snow emergency beginning today at noon through noon Wednesday. Please remember this means no parking on the street until the snow has been cleared. |
