Vote for Photo Contest "Popular Vote"

It is time to vote in our annual photo contest. Browse through this gallery of beautiful community images and vote for your favorites. Voting ends at noon on September 15. The photo with the most votes will be names the winner of this year's "popular vote" category. 

View pictures and vote here. 

Fall Cleaning Reminders

  • Compost site is open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk. Learn more here. 
  • Rubbish, Large Item, Metal & Electronics Drop-off site (925 S. Sixth St.) is open Wednesday 3 to 6 pm, Friday 3 to 6 pm, and Saturday 8 am to 2 pm. Learn more here. 

Tree Orders due September 19

If you're interested in having a tree planted in the parkway in front of your home (the terrace area existing between the sidewalk and curb), now is the time to place an order! If there is adequate space in your parkway and no other major site limitations (utilities and other obstructions or issues), chances are good our forestry division can plant there. Our fall order forms are now active. Here is a link with more information, including details on costs and available species. Deadline to order is Friday, Sept. 19. Any questions can be directed to the City Forester at (920) 339-4072 ext 2228 or krouce@deperewi.gov. For more information on planting trees in our city, visit www.deperewi.gov/trees.

Big Rig Gig returns to Southwest Park

The Big Rig Gig is a free event for families of all ages, primarily directed for kids ages 1-5. This event offers families a close-up, hands-on experience, learning about various trucks and rigs used daily by City departments and local companies. Kids and families learn the role and importance of each vehicle, how they impact that department or company, and why they are useful and important to our community! Event is held at Southwest Park on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 11 am - 2pm. Free event, charges for food truck products available. 

Fire Rescue open house September 27

Join us for a fun-filled day at De Pere Fire Rescue's open house on Sept. 27, from 10 AM to 1 PM. At Station No. 1, we'll have demonstrations, station tours, giveaways, refreshments, popcorn, face painting and a chance to meet Stanley, the therapy dog. Stop down for a great time. 

Variety of Fall Parks & Rec Programs Available 

With Summer programs winding down, we encourage you to create your household account and familiarize yourself with the website and sign up for fall programs. There is a variety of new programs and activities geared for the whole family. Click here to check out the website and find directions on how to make an account. 

Hosting a gathering or event? Consider renting a space from the City of De Pere

De Pere Park, Recreation & Forestry has many spaces- indoor or outdoor-available to rent. 

Venues include:
  • Community Center rooms
  • Indoor park shelters
  • Outdoor park shelters
  • Pools (VFW or Legion)
  • Parks
Learn more by clicking here.
Discover the effortless way to secure rentals for your event. Visit www.deperewi.gov/rent for a convenient online experience viewing availability and booking rooms and shelters. 

De Pere flags available 

As you consider things you may want to get/give during this festive season, here's a few friendly reminders: 

  • City of De Pere flags can be purchased here: https://loom.ly/SYk8mJw

NOTE: The City is not profiting from these stores or the sale of any items within them.

Download the City's mobile app

The City of De Pere has a new tool to help empower residents to report quality-of-life issues in their community and request government services. The application called De Pere Report It is available for all residents to download on any iOS or Android device. You can access the system from a desktop computer via the City of De Pere website at www.deperewi.gov/reportit.

The web portal for De Pere Report It can also be accessed on the City’s website homepage of www.deperewi.gov.

For City of De Pere residents who identify community repair or service request needs, the De Pere Report It app allows them to submit photos, location information, and request details directly to City of De Pere administrative staff members. In addition, the platform provides City of De Pere officials with a centralized system to manage issues – from creation to resolution — and engage with residents throughout the process.

Click here to learn more. 

Public Works "Flushable" Information

REMINDER: "Flushable" wipes should go in the garbage , not in toilets. "Unflushable" items, wipes as the main culprit, have been identified in your neighborhood's sanitary sewer system. 

These wipes (even if labeled "flushable") can cause your sanitary sewer to backup, cost you for repairs to your home and sewer system, and endanger the safety and our staff and public health. 

Please remember to ONLY flush the "3Ps" (Poop, Pee & Toilet Paper)! Thank you for your help. To learn more, click here 

Upcoming City Meetings

The De Pere Common Council meets in the second-floor council chambers of City Hall (335 S Broadway), typically on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 7:30 pm.

Click here to view agendas and to see when other boards and commissions are meeting in the coming days.