City of Prairie Bend

Where the river bends, the city gathers.

Founded in 1889 on the wide bend of the Kestrel River, Prairie Bend is home to 61,400 residents and four council districts. Here's where to find what you need.

Today in Prairie Bend

 

Quick links

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The most requested city services, one click away. For anything else, 311 can point you in the right direction.

City Hall Hours

Open on its regular Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Trash & Recycling

Collection is running on its normal weekly schedule.

Pay Online

Pay a city bill, fee, or fine online, any time of day.

myPrairieBend Portal

Submit permits, plans, and 311 requests, 24/7.

Aug25

City Council Meeting

6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, City Hall

Aug29

Parks Advisory Board

4:30 p.m. · Founders Room, City Hall

Sep6

Farmers Market Opening Day

8:00 a.m. · Depot Square

What's new

Around the city.

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Riverfront District

The pedestrian bridge is open

The new Kestrel River footbridge connects Depot Square to the east bank trail system.

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City Hall

State of the City, 2026

Watch Mayor Castillo's address on the year ahead for Prairie Bend.

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Parks & Recreation

Prairie Bend named a Tree City, USA

Ninth consecutive year for the designation, marking the city's urban canopy work.

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