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of Van Buren. As the county seat, the first of its kind for Van Buren. the last decade, Van Buren’s Fire
it is home to the Crawford County With the ability to host gatherings Department was expanded to include
Courthouse and is where much of and operate as a disaster operations a fire station on Northridge Drive to
county business is conducted. center, the facility provides abundant ensure excellent response times in
A great testament to the strength value to the community. It is equipped the rapidly growing north quadrant
and foresight of Van Buren’s with a tornado safe room that is open to of the city. The strategic placement of
leadership is its abundance of quality the public during severe weather. The the station helps the Van Buren Fire
facilities. Located throughout the city, Senior Activity Center also employs Department to consistently maintain
public buildings support government numerous green technologies and is an ISO 2 rating, which demonstrates
operations and provide citizens LEED-certified, which has saved the the highest level of safety standards.
places for learning, recreation and city thousands of dollars over time in The superior rating benefits citizens
more. The city boasts a spacious utility and other costs. and the city by keeping fire insurance
library and senior activity center, Millions of dollars have been premiums affordable and by helping
as well as modern police and fire invested in the city’s emergency ensure rapid response times to
stations. New parks and trails have response services. The Van Buren structure fires and other emergencies.
also been established in recent years Police Department operates from a It also serves as a major cost-saving
for residents’ enjoyment. The historic state-of-the-art, 26,000 square-foot incentive to companies looking to
downtown area has experienced a headquarters. The facility includes potentially locate in the region.
major revitalization that has resulted vast layers of security, as well as To learn more about city services
in new businesses, special events, and amenities for officers, and a space or to view a comprehensive list of city
increased foot traffic over the past to hold informational courses and departments and branches, visit www.
decade. special community events. Over VanBurenCity.org.
Van Buren Public Library offerings
include book clubs, knitting groups,
and workshops designed to sharpen
computer skills and more. Many
groups also reserve the library’s large
community room and other meeting
spaces for their events, study sessions,
or other gatherings. 1403 City Park Road
The Van Buren Senior Activity
Center is another source of P.O. Box 443
tremendous pride for the community. Van Buren, AR 72956
It provides older adults a space to www.vbclub.org 479-474-9401
come together for classes, meals and
other recreational activities.
Adults age 60 and older go to
the activity center to play BINGO or
pool, join a quilting group, dance,
or participate in exercise sessions. In cheers to 75 years
addition to providing an opportunity
to socialize, the center ensures that Thank you to our Members and
local seniors on fixed incomes don’t community for your continued support!
go hungry. The center is equipped
with an industrial kitchen, allowing it to
serve more than 4,000 meals through Visit UnitedFCU.com or call
its Meals on Wheels program, as well (479) 397-2373 to learn more!
as low-cost daily meals to visitors.
Insured by NCUA.
The multifunctional building was
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