Siloam Springs Awarded Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone

The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issuance of a Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone (BDO Zone) designation. The ‘A’ Rating for poultry litter supply is expected to drive new market devel...

Flags at Half Mast for General Colin Powell

Flags are at half-staff in honor of the life and in respect for the passing of General Colin Powell.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/18/proclamation-on-the-death-of-general-colin-powell/

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Tree Giveaway Saturday, October 30, 2021

As part of efforts to increase and diversify the region’s tree canopy, the Walton Family Foundation provided more than $1.3 million to plant 1,239 new trees and give away 5,375 trees to Northwest Arkansas residents. 

Siloam Springs will ...

FHA Mortgage Assistance Available

As the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple across our nation, an escalating foreclosure crisis among FHA-insured borrowers is reaching a cataclysmic point impacting hundreds of thousands of borrowers. We understand that many homeowners m...

Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancies

The City of Siloam Springs has two available positions for Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustments. Anyone residing within the planning area of the City of Siloam Springs who would like to be considered for an appointment may fill out an appli...

Benton County Rental Assistance Announced

Benton County Partners with Excellerate Foundation on $8MM in Rental Assistance

Benton County will distribute federal funds through the foundation to provide COVID-19 relief.

Benton County Judge Barry Moehring is pleased to announce a collaboration with Exc...

Considering Solar or Wind as an Energy Source? Read This FIRST!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Before deciding to install solar panels or any other form of renewable energy production, please take the time to fully understand the City of Siloam Springs' Buy-All/ Sell-All policy. You are welcome to direct your questions to ...

Siloam Springs Electric Recognized for Reliability and Safety

Oklahoma Municipal Alliance (OMA) announces that the City of Siloam Springs Electric is recognized for Outstanding Achievement in the association’s annual Electric Operations and Reliability Competition. Siloam Springs Electric was recognized in...

Grass Clippings on the Road Can Cause Problems

They might not look like a problem, but grass clippings left in the road can create dangerous conditions for motorcyclists and bicyclists, plus they can be washed into the creek causing environmental problems.

Grass clippings can cause dangerous loss of tr...

Electric Charging Station Located at 205 E. Jefferson

Siloam Springs officially has an electric car charging station! Located in the parking lot across from the Siloam Springs Public Library at 205 E. Jefferson. The cost is 25¢ per kilowatt hour. As estimated 2-hour charge will cost approximately $3...

Electric Department Recognized for Reliable Electric Service to the Community

The City of Siloam Springs Electric Department has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2020. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000...

SSFD Earns Reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services

The City of Siloam Springs Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services for its compliance with national standards of excellence. The Siloam Springs Fire Department (SSFD) is one of over 180 ambulan...

Ambulance and EMS Customer Survey

The Siloam Springs Fire Department announces an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Customer survey. This will allow customers a way to provide valuable insight and feedback into our performance. The survey lets individuals who have been treated by one of th...

City Begins Requiring Driveway and Fence Permits

The City will require driveway paving and fence permits starting on January 11, 2021. The permits apply to any new fencing or paving that is not already associated with an existing building permit. The fee for residential use is $10.00 for either permit.

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WOKA Whitewater Park Ground Breaking

Officials from Grand River Dam Authority and City of Siloam Springs announced today a collaboration to build a new whitewater park on the Oklahoma and Arkansas border. Philanthropic support from the Walton Family Foundation provided funding for the design...

City Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, Financing Administered by Arkansas Department of Agriculture

Construction of upgrades and improvements to the Daniels Water Treatment Plant, Water Plant Improvement Project for the City of Siloam Springs, was financed by the Environmental Protection Agency State Revolving Fund. The Environmental Protection Agency p...