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Riverfront District
The pedestrian bridge is open
The new Kestrel River footbridge connects Depot Square to the east bank trail system.
City of Prairie Bend
Where the river bends, the city gathers.
Founded in 1889 on the wide bend of the Kestrel River, Prairie Bend is home to 61,400 residents and four council districts. Here's where to find what you need.
Today in Prairie Bend
Quick links
I want to…
The most requested city services, one click away. For anything else, 311 can point you in the right direction.
City Hall Hours
Open on its regular Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.
Trash & Recycling
Collection is running on its normal weekly schedule.
Pay Online
Pay a city bill, fee, or fine online, any time of day.
myPrairieBend Portal
Submit permits, plans, and 311 requests, 24/7.
Aug25
City Council Meeting
6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, City Hall
Aug29
Parks Advisory Board
4:30 p.m. · Founders Room, City Hall
Sep6
Farmers Market Opening Day
8:00 a.m. · Depot Square
What's new
Around the city.
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City Hall
State of the City, 2026
Watch Mayor Castillo's address on the year ahead for Prairie Bend.
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Parks & Recreation
Prairie Bend named a Tree City, USA
Ninth consecutive year for the designation, marking the city's urban canopy work.
City Hall