<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[City of Vilonia, Arkansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official Website for the City of Vilonia, Arkansas]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:07:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[October 2026 Planning Commission Meeting &#38; PUBLIC HEARING]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia Planning Commission will meet Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. There will be a public hearing beginning at 7PM, immediately followed by the meeting. The public hearing is for Gentry Investments - Lot Split, Barnard Lane. This meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. Old Business: none New Business: Lot Split – 64 Barnard Lane – Gentry Investments Mobile Food Truck – 1105 Main Street – Simpkins Muddysouf BBQ Mobile Food Truck – Central...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/october-2026-planning-commission-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ada445588122dfae6434384</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:19:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WARNING - ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Golf Carts, UTVs, &#38; Side-by-Sides not allowed on public roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to numerous instances of noncompliance, we are reminding the public that pursuant to Arkansas State Code 27-21 (Title 27 Transportation, Chapter 21 All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles) it is unlawful to operate ATVs, UTVs, Side-by-Sides, etc, on public streets and highways, except under the specific conditions and exemptions listed (such as crossing a street during hunting or farming operations, or when the user is on-duty law enforcement, firefighting personnel, EMT,...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/warning-atvs-dirt-bikes-golf-carts-utvs-side-by-sides-not-allowed-on-public-roads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad8dd0b1ad73d8634fd8830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:13:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 2026 City Council Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Council will meet Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. Old Business: none New Business: Resolution 2026-PDR-005 Resolution for Millage Fire Department - Purchase of SCBA Packs Hill Farm Subdivision - Request for Street Acceptance Vanessa Flores - Appealing Employment Termination See Agendas, Minutes, and Videos Here Get the Connect Vilonia app on the Apple App Store and...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/october-2026-city-council-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad27267e4ecf599b68e301e</guid><category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:57:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Closure - Columbus Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Hall will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day . Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:00 am. Get the Connect Vilonia  app on the Apple App Store  and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/upcoming-closure-columbus-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984d97a7004b379054f3272</guid><category><![CDATA[Holiday]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_c92f37f3ca7b413298ae48dd564462fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Faulkner County Clean-Up and Electronic Waste Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faulkner County Residents, the annual Faulkner County Clean-Up and Electronic Waste Drive is right around the corner! Happening Friday, October 23, from 8AM to 3PM, and Saturday, October 24, from 8AM to noon, the clean-up is free for Faulkner County Residents. The Vilonia Street Department (47 N Mt Olive) will be accepting waste only. See flyers or bottom of post for more details or call Faulkner County Solid Waste at 501-336-0758. Vilonia residents please be aware tires will not be accepted...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/2026-faulkner-county-clean-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abaa211949eb720252239b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:40:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trunk or Treat 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time again! All ghouls and goblins (and everyone else) is officially invited to Vilonia Trunk or Treat 2026! This FREE event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at the Vilonia Baseball Complex on Cemetery Street! Presented by Vilonia City Hall and brought to life by the efforts of our community businesses and organizations, the event is one of our annual favorites! Remember it's all free, so don't be scared to come join in! See the flyer at the bottom of this post...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/trunk-or-treat-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa832edcf39f9d324f1055f</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Christmas Parade Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officially announcing the 16th Annual Vilonia Christmas Parade! This year's theme is "Christmas Your Way" and we can't wait to see how you bring the theme to life! Remember, the theme is only to give you a starting point, so don't feel restricted and let your imagination be your guide! Decorate your float with the most amazing Christmas you can imagine! Saturday, December 5th, 2026 Judging starts at 5:00pm and parade starts moving at 5:45pm (not "dusk" this year!) The parade route (same as...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/2026-christmas-parade-announcement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9cfca2dc1ddd4aedfdb44</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September 2026 Planning Commission Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia Planning Commission will meet Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive, at 7PM. This meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. Old Business: none New Business: Final Plat - Parkview Subdivision See Agendas, Minutes, and Videos Here Get the Connect Vilonia app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/september-2026-planning-commission-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa453705462f0629b9cb85a</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September 2026 City Council Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Council will meet Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. Old Business: none New Business: Proclamation - Constitution Week 2026 Proclamation - Go Pink for the Cure Day 2026 Proposed Resolution 2026-PDR-004 Adopting Vilonia Police Department Rules and Regulations See Agendas, Minutes, and Videos Here Get the Connect Vilonia app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/september-2026-city-council-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa44cc75462f0629b9caaa2</guid><category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALERT - Burn Ban issued for Faulkner County]]></title><description><![CDATA[ BURN BAN NOTICE  As of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Faulkner County will be under a Burn Ban.  PLEASE DO NOT BURN!  This means no outdoor burning, burn piles, or anything else that could spark a wildfire. With dry conditions, one small fire can quickly become a BIG problem. ❌ Put the matches/lighters down and let’s keep Faulkner County safe! Thank you for doing your part and helping our firefighters stay safe! ‍❤️ When in doubt… don’t burn! For the fastest alerts from the city,...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/burnban09082026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa05826c8037c78230301f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Vilonia Fire Dept]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:48:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_b3c26089bc254625850b8719aed98298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Closure - Labor Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day . Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:00 am. Get the Connect Vilonia  app on the Apple App Store  and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/upcoming-closure-labor-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e2a953744f609cc36472</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_eec3c921b14c4c5a8e82cdb3eb695105~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALERT - Burn Ban lifted for Faulkner County]]></title><description><![CDATA[ BURN BAN LIFTED  The Burn Ban for Faulkner County (issued Thursday, August 13, 2026) has been lifted Thank you for doing your part and helping our firefighters stay safe! ‍❤️ When in doubt… don’t burn! For the fastest alerts from the city, download the app (links below). You can always check burn ban status for the entire state by clicking here; this is a map by the Arkansas Forestry Division and marks Burn Bans, Wildfire Danger, and Prescribed Burns, aka "Arkansas Burn Ban Map". Get...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/burnban08132026lifted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c793e27effade82b164aa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:04:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_52c753b4738c4626b90b7f2d30afc4de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_673,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 2026 Planning Commission Meeting &#38; PUBLIC HEARING]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia Planning Commission will meet Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. There will be a public hearing beginning at 7PM, immediately followed by the meeting. The public hearing is for Beard Land Ventures - Site Plan. This meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. Old Business: none New Business: Beard Land Ventures – Site Plan, a commercial development on the northwest corner of Main Street and Coker Road Angie’s Cove – Variance, a residential...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/august-2026-planning-commission-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f60a50184b89c47f66ab4</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 2026 City Council Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Council will meet Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. Old Business: none New Business: Proposed Resolution 2026-PDR-003 Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) Funding for Vilonia Wastewater System See Agendas, Minutes, and Videos Here Get the Connect Vilonia app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/august-2026-city-council-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f559462cc0da001db8c92</guid><category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALERT - Burn Ban issued for Faulkner County]]></title><description><![CDATA[ BURN BAN NOTICE  As of Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8 am, Faulkner County will be under a Burn Ban.  PLEASE DO NOT BURN!  This means no outdoor burning, burn piles, or anything else that could spark a wildfire. With dry conditions, one small fire can quickly become a BIG problem. ❌ Put the matches/lighters down and let’s keep Faulkner County safe! Thank you for doing your part and helping our firefighters stay safe! ‍❤️ When in doubt… don’t burn! For the fastest alerts from the...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/alert-burn-ban-20260813</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7df95aaaa4bd070424a24b</guid><category><![CDATA[Vilonia Fire Dept]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_b3c26089bc254625850b8719aed98298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer 2026 Registration Now Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[‍♂️First Touch Program First Touch players will practice one time during the week &#38; have one game per week on Saturday morning.  Volunteer parent coaches will lead each session, but individual parent involvement is HIGHLY encouraged for first touch program!  Parents will be able to be on the field with their child during games or stand on side coaching/cheering. Games will be 3v3, with Teams of 4-5 players per team! Scores are NOT kept at this level. All practice/game sessions are held at...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/soccer-2026-registration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74b5902dc76a37da3b28e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:29:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_866ecc71ff0b487a8a5b15ef37362e4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TONIGHT - SPECIAL CALLED City Council Meeting - July 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Council will meet TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. NOTICE: We previously announced this meeting was for a revised version of the proposed ordinance tabled at the July Council Meeting. THAT WAS INCORRECT. This meeting is for a NEW proposed ordinance with the same title. Both the new proposed ordinance (2026-PDO-03) and the previous proposed ordinance...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/tonight-special-called-city-council-meeting-july-29-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a2768328f65b106571acc</guid><category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPECIAL CALLED City Council Meeting - July 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDIT - The meeting is for Proposed Ordinance 2026-PDO-03 not a revision of 2026-PDO-02; both have the same title. Please see the linked post for the updated information: https://www.cityofvilonia.net/post/tonight-special-called-city-council-meeting-july-29-2026 Vilonia City Council will meet TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. NOTICE: The proposed ordinance has been revised as...]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/special-called-city-council-meeting-july-29-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68e349520f7eb2871288f5</guid><category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community CPR Class to be hosted by Vilonia Fire Department on Thursday, August 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vilonia Fire Department will host a community CPR class on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. The certification cards will be available for $6 per person. Must be at least 12 years old to register. Class space is limited. To register, please call the fire department at 501-796-3777. If no one answers, kindly leave a message. Thank you, and have a great day! Get the Connect Vilonia app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/cpr-class-20260820</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68dc8a209403c8a68a5122</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:48:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_ad24cc45c5374ac6ba6d9c5363f24d22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2026 City Council Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vilonia City Council will meet Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Courtroom, 18 Bise Drive. The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel. See Agendas, Minutes, and Videos Here Get the Connect Vilonia app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store]]></description><link>https://www.cityofvilonia.gov/post/july-2026-city-council-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a7776830cbda37bbc7900</guid><category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b695c1_07737876b3b8461db29eb6af1cfdd815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>City of Vilonia</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>