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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, 2105 Industrial Park Road
and workshops designed to sharpen Van Buren Store Van Buren, AR 72956
Knowledge • Convenience • Service 479.474.8051
computer skills and more. Many Weekdays 7:30 am - 5 pm
® Everyone Welcome Saturday 7:30 am - 1 pm ®
groups also reserve the library’s large Est. 1944 Closed Sunday
community room and other meeting
spaces for their events, study sessions, pet feed hay bulk feeds
or other gatherings. and and and
hardware minerals bag feeds
The Van Buren Senior Activity
Center is another source of
tremendous pride for the community.
lawn tires seeds
It provides older adults a space to and and and
come together for classes, meals and garden equipment fertilizers
other recreational activities.
Adults age 60 and older go to
the activity center to play BINGO or Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center
pool, join a quilting group, dance,
or participate in exercise sessions. In
addition to providing an opportunity Our Family Caring for Yours
to socialize, the center ensures that Legacy Health and
local seniors on fixed incomes don’t Rehabilitation Center
go hungry. The center is equipped is a caring, home-like environment
with an industrial kitchen, allowing it to with the added bonus of
serve more than 4,000 meals through professionally trained nurses,
its Meals on Wheels program, as well certified nurses’ aides, and therapists.
as low-cost daily meals to visitors.
The multifunctional building was 3310 North 50th, Fort Smith, AR • 479-783-3101 • legacyfortsmith.com

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