The City Council meeting on Monday, October 15, 2018 will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the DEPOT located at 200 N. Chestnut Street, Reed City, Michigan.
This location change is for the October meeting ONLY.
Monchilov Sewer Service has begun performing routine maintenance on the City’s Sanitary and Storm Sewer systems. This process involves using low water pressure to clean out any debris that has built up in the sewer pipes. The crew will then lower a camera into the sewers to inspect the pipes for any defects. As a precautionary measure, residents are advised to close toliet lid, and cover floor drains. This is the list of City Sewers lines that will be cleaned first:
Morse
Davenport
East Slosson
East Bittner
Decalb
Stoney Creek
East Church
Savidage
Durham
Glenn
Ann
Mill
East Osceola
Hillside
North
West Stimson
North Park
West Fifth
W Franklin
In the event that they come across grease buildups, roots or other debris deposits, they will be required to change out the nozzle on their hose and increase the water pressure. This has the potential to cause pressure surges that may result in traps, drains and toilets expelling wastewater. If this is a concern or prior issue you may wish to stop or cover drains and leave toilet lids closed to minimize potential effects.
In our 21st century economy, innovation is necessary for economic leadership. Broadband infrastructure is today's central platform, and faster speeds spur innovation.
The City of Reed City is pleased to be part of a fiber-optic expansion area of Internet services being built now by Casair, Inc. Casair is constructing 400 miles of 10GigE fiber to connect its tower locations, creating massive amounts of bandwidth for our area.
This new higher level of connectivity is great news for businesses and entrepreneurs who want to grow and expand in Reed City. It means a faster broadband network, offering area homes and businesses access to gigabit broadband, bringing supercomputing power to local Internet users.
At the crossroads of US-131 and US-10, we welcome you to Reed City. We are a bustling community located at the heart of Michigan.
Reed City is also a major crossroads for Michigan's popular Rails-to Trails system. Here, the state's premier trails intersect; the White Pine Trail (running north and south) and the Pere Marquette Trail (east and west). This unique crossing makes us one of Michigan's most important trail communities.
With a friendly home town atmosphere, Reed City invites you to visit, work, and raise your family. We have a vibrant downtown and offer many business opportunities. With our beautiful parks, trails and abundant natural beauty, Reed City is the perfect place to camp and enjoy Michigan's outdoors. In every season, Reed City is your place for outdoor adventure.
Please browse here for more information about Reed City, our Chamber of Commerce, business opportunities, and tourist attractions. Thank you for your interest in Reed City.
Visit on the Web:
Google Map of Reed City
Michigan Trails
Send an Email:
Ron Howell, City Manager
Located at:
531 E. Lincoln Avenue Reed City
Hours:
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 8 am - 12-Noon
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm
2nd Saturday of the Month 8 am- 12-Noon
Acceptable items: Newspaper, Paper, Magazines, Cardboard, Clear Glass, Milk Jugs, #1 & #2 plastics.
In accordance with federal requirements, the City of Reed City's Title VI Plan can be downloaded as a PDF document.
Download PDF File:
Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan
Hinkle-Witbeck Agency, Inc. is an independent insurance agency, meaning that it represents many different companies that are both Michigan based and national. The agency started in 1968 by Bruce Hinkle in Evart. Bruce was joined in 1970 by Richard (Dick) Witbeck. The second location in Reed City opened in 1980, after Bruce had retired and James (Jim) Hinkle joined the agency. Michelle Pennington purchased the agency in 2006, upon Jim Hinkle’s retirement.
There are 7 full-time employees between the two locations, and all but one of these has been at the agency for 15 or more years. The agency can write most lines of insurance, including auto, home, business, recreational vehicle, life and health (including Marketplace and Medicare supplements). With several companies to choose from, the rate shopping is done for you, while providing excellent customer service. Hinkle-Witbeck enjoys serving and supporting local community organizations and events.
The Crossroads Farmers' Market is now open on Saturdays until October 13, from 10am - 2pm at Pompeii's parking lot. Fresh produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, crafts and so much more will be offered. As part of customer appreciation day on Satuday, October 13, the farmers' market will be handing out free pumpkins to children up to the age of 13. Questions, contact John VanDenBos at 231-942-6658.
Get the latest news from your Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce. Events, services and opportunities. Please download our October 2018 newletter at the link below.
Download PDF File:
2018 October Newsletter
Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm
Afternoon Hours by appointment: 231-832-5431 or email koneil@reedcity.org
Send an Email:
Kim O'Neil, Executive Director
The Reed City Area Chamber has launched a Mobile App for the Reed City Area. The mobile app features a directory of area businesses and community calendar of events.
Visit your Mobile App store to download. Search for Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Reed City Area Businesses are encouraged to participate in the 15th Annual Community and Business Expo with Health Fair and Flu Clinic at the Reed City High School Cafeteria on Thursday, November 8.
Business networking and set-up is scheduled at 4pm with the expo being open to the public from 5-7pm.
Please keep in mind of an important deadline of October 19, 2018. Get registered today!
Any questions, please contact the Reed City Area Chamber at 231-832-5431.
Download PDF File:
2018 Business Expo Letter
2018 Business Expo Instructions
2018 Business Expo Registration
Join us for “Christmas at the Crossroads” Theme: “Winter Wonderland!" Make plans to kick off the holiday season by joining us for the Evergreen Festival Arts & Craft Show on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, from 9am-4pm at the Reed City High School for a fun-filled weekend. Featuring over 100 vendors, the show is always a great place to jump start your holiday shopping. Call Reed City Community Education for craft show information at (231) 832-5517.
Saturday afternoon festivities kickoff with the parade starting at 1pm. Parade participants can start lining up on Sears & Franklin at 12:15pm. The parade will feature cash prizes! After the parade, stop by the Reed City Depot to visit Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves & reindeer. Decorate a cookie and sip on some hot cocoa, too! Call 231-832-5431 for information and details.
Download PDF File:
2018 Evergreen Parade Entry Form
2018 Evergreen Festival Sponsor - Letter
The Reed City Depot is available to rent! Please call the Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-832-5431 or email koneil@reedcity.org for more information.
Outside pavilion (including children's playscape, covered picnic tables, electricity, outdoor bonfire pit) directly adjacent to the Pere Marquette and White Pine Trails at $50/day!
Community Meeting Room Rates:
• 1 hour $35 • 2 hours $50 • 3 hours $60 • 4 hours $80 • 5 hours $100 • Full day rental $175
Download PDF File:
Depot Rental Agreement 09.2018
Osceola County was named after Seminole Indian warrior Chief Osceola. The first white settler to the area was Nathan Hersey, a fur trapper, who arrived in 1840 and settled near the town and river that still bears his name. Reed City was plotted in 1870. Its first school was opened in 1872. By the late 1890s and early 1900s, the village had a population of about 2,690, and it officially became a city in 1933. Notable residents of Reed City include Thomas Schall, U.S. Senator from Minnesota, and George Bennard, American hymn composer and preacher best known for composing the famous hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross". To learn more about the colorful history of Reed City and Osceola County, check our History page.
Visit on the Web:
Reed City History Page
Reed City's strategic location and the strong work ethic of its people make it the choice of prominent companies for manufacturing, food processing and commercial business. Major employers include General Mills/Yoplait, Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital, The Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center, Hydaker-Wheatlake, Kraftube, Reed City Tool, H&R Screw, Tubelite Inc., Bentek and Cargill. Business opportunities in Reed City continue to grow with the new availability of prime commercial and industrial property parcels. The Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce can guide you to these, as well as economic incentives to assist with development.
