Kody Morris for Van Buren City Council Ward 3 Position 2

09/03/2026

Thank you Arvest Bank for your generous donation to City of Van Buren - City Hall. This money will be used by our Parks and Recreation department to place a shade structure over Mayor Gene Bell park.

09/01/2026

If you travel through Lillie and Legacy, you may have noticed the new stop signs that have been installed at the intersection.

Legacy has experienced an increase in traffic because of its close proximity to Walmart, along with drivers using the street as an alternative to some of the heavier-traffic areas. With more vehicles traveling through the neighborhood, making sure our streets are safe for drivers, pedestrians, and especially our kids is important.

The “No Parking” sign was also moved farther down the street to improve visibility and make sure drivers have a clear view of the new stop signs.

If you use this route, please slow down, pay attention, and come to a complete stop at the signs. We have children riding bikes, playing, and walking throughout these neighborhoods, and everyone’s extra attention can help keep them safe.

I want to say a big THANK YOU to Mayor Hurst for his quick response and attention to this concern. I also want to thank the Van Buren Street Department for getting the work completed quickly and professionally.

This is exactly what I want to see in Ward 3 — neighbors speaking up about concerns, city leadership listening, and working together to get things done.

We’re going to keep working to make Ward 3 a safer and better place to live.

If you see something in your neighborhood that needs attention, don’t hesitate to reach out.

08/26/2026

Welcome to our new Northridge page!! You can also follow us on our new Instagram at northridge.pointers.

08/25/2026

Tonight, I’m incredibly honored to share that I have been appointed by Mayor Hurst and the Van Buren City Council to fulfill a vacancy and serve as Van Buren City Council Member for Ward 3, Position 2.

I’m grateful for the confidence that has been placed in me, and I don’t take this responsibility lightly. Serving my hometown is something I care deeply about, and I’m excited for the opportunity to listen, learn, work hard, and help make our community an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in me along the way. I’m ready to get to work.

I am ready to serve Ward 3 and the residents of Van Buren!

08/20/2026

I had the opportunity to sit down with Keep Van Buren Beautiful yesterday to talk about our beautiful town.

We had a great conversation about ways we can continue working together to keep Van Buren clean, beautiful, and a great place to live. Organizations like Keep Van Buren Beautiful play an important role in bringing our community together and encouraging all of us to take pride in where we live.

I appreciate their time, their commitment to Van Buren, and their willingness to work with our city. I’m looking forward to continuing the conversation and finding ways we can partner to make a positive difference in our community.

Thank you to everyone at Keep Van Buren Beautiful for the work you do for our city!

08/17/2026

Head downtown to find awesome shops, great coffee, amazing food!

My family and I have spent the better part of the last two years going to every state park in Arkansas. There are 53 and we saw every inch of Arkansas. You will be hard pressed to find a cuter downtown area than right here in Van Buren, Arkansas 

Don’t Let the Construction Deter You! ❤️

Historic Downtown Van Buren is OPEN and ready for you! While Main Street upgrades are underway and the 300 block of Main Street is temporarily closed, there’s still plenty to see, shop, eat, and explore!

🛍️ Start on the 200 block, then detour around the 300 block by strolling across the historic grounds of the Crawford County Courthouse. From there, pick right back up on the 400 block and make your way to Freedom Park! 🌳

It’s a great time to stroll downtown, discover a new shop, grab a bite, and enjoy the charm and history of Van Buren along the way.

Come downtown. Shop local. Support local.

And if you're worried about parking, we've got you covered!

08/16/2026

To secure, preserve and make available recording and court records, upholding the highest standards of integrity as public servants, maximizing the use of technology and electronic services, while providing the utmost accurate, professional and efficient service to our community.

08/12/2026

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Crawford County is under a BURN BAN!