City Council: https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1792
Utility Authority: https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1794
Economic Development Authority: https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1793
City of Alva crews are repairing a waterline on Oak Street. We anticipate this to be a quick and simple repair, but it may be necessary to reduce pressure to areas west of 14th Street over the next few hours.
If your service is impacted and does not return to normal by midafternoon, please reach out to our on-call water service technician at 580.748.2685.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Pulled pork benefit for Ronnie Hoskins - ALL net proceeds benefit Ronnie and his medical related expenses. Please complete the order form (use QR Code or follow link) to confirm your order and pledge your donation. Thank you so much for this support!
https://www.alvaok.gov/forms/pulled-pork-beneft-for-ronnie-hoskins-order-form
Stay safe/stay cool!
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1790
7/21/2026
Barnes Street north of the Alva Public Library, just east of the 7th St. intersection, will be closed to through traffic for an urgent water line repair/replacement beginning 7/21/2026 at approximately 6:00 am.
Barring any unforeseen issues, the street will be reopened by the end of the day on 7/21/2026. We are not anticipating an interruption in water service, except for one customer who is aware of the issue.
Street crews will be working to repair the street prior to the beginning of school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this important work.
Holiday Hours
Edited - The Transfer site will be open Friday July 3rd but will be Closed Saturday July 4th.
https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1742
UPDATE: Share Drive culvert installation is complete and both lanes of traffic are reopened
Temporary Closure - Share Drive
In order to install the new storm water culvert at Share Drive and US Hwy 281, ODOT will be closing all or part of Share Dr. over the coming days. See details below.
June 29, 2026: (exact duration of work is unknown, but this is anticipated to be the better part of the day)
CLOSURE: Share Dr. from US Hwy 281 to Murray Dr.;
HOSPITAL ACCESS from US Hwy 281: Murray Dr. to Share Dr.;
NO STREET PARKING: East side of Murray Dr.
The construction schedule, street and lane closures, alternate route to the hospital, and restricted street parking will continue to be dependent on weather, but at this time the above schedule is looking likely.
Should there be any changes to this plan, we will update this post.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
While some questions have been posed, to better inform citizens of what this system is, OR what it is not, management and staff have prepared this form for you to submit your questions.
After compiling the responses, the City of Alva, along with Flock representatives, will set a special public meeting of the City Council to provide answers and information.
6/22/2026 UPDATE: Due to the storms Sunday night/Monday morning, crews will not be able to complete the Share Dr. storm drainage today. Crews are evaluating conditions and will have an updated plan later today.
Temporary Closure - Share Drive
In order to install the new storm water culvert at Share Drive and US Hwy 281, ODOT will be closing all or part of Share Dr. over the coming days. See details below.
June 16-21, 2026:
US Hwy 281 and Share Dr - intermittent lane closures on Share Dr. at intersection
June 22, 2026: (exact duration of work is unknown, but this is anticipated to be the better part of the day)
CLOSURE: Share Dr. from US Hwy 281 to Murray Dr.;
HOSPITAL ACCESS from US Hwy 281: Murray Dr. to Share Dr.;
NO STREET PARKING: East side of Murray Dr.
The construction schedule, street and lane closures, alternate route to the hospital, and restricted street parking will be dependent on weather, but the above schedule is as close of an projection as can be stated at this time.
Should there be any changes to this plan, we will update this post.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
City of Alva crews are responding to a water main break near Maple and Seiling Streets. Water customers in the adjacent areas may experience low to no water pressure during these repairs. This is an old main line that was believed to be out of service and was hit during street resurfacing work. If it doesn't look like the repairs will be taken care of quickly, we will post another update with more information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The City of Alva has posted its agendas for the June 15, 2026 City Council, Alva Utility Authority, and Alva Economic Development Authority meetings. Follow the links below (copy and paste the web addresses into your browser if unable to click through):
June 15, 2026 City Council Agenda: https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1733
June 15, 2026 Utility Authority Agenda: https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1734
June 15, 2026 Economic Development Authority Agenda: https://towncloud.io/go/alva-ok/agendas/1735
City of Alva Crews and contractors are performing emergency water service maintenance & repairs near the well field ground storage tank. Service will be interrupted for an indeterminant period of time for this work to be completed. City of Alva water customers south of the Greensburg corner (15 miles south of Alva) may experience low to no water pressure during this work. As more information is available, we will post an update.
June 9, 10, & 11, 2026, contract crews will be installing 12 valves on the main line serving the City of Alva. Each day, service may be intermittently interrupted for approximately six to eight hours. Affected customers will be primarily water customers north of Grant Rd and south of the Young/Thunderbird water storage tanks. This work SHOULD NOT affect Share Drive or Homestead Drive.
If you have questions about your water service, or if you are not in the aforementioned affected areas and experience low or no pressure, during this work, please reach out to the City of Alva Water Department at 580.748.2685.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this important water infrastructure upgrade.
The City of Alva is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) 1998 Western Star DS 490 VIN #2WKPDDXH2WK949001. The 1998 Western Star DS has been declared surplus to the needs of the City of Alva and is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. Payment must be made in full within 5 days of award, and the successful bidder is responsible for removal.
Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, 415 4th Street, Alva OK 73717, until 1 pm on Friday June 19, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Chambers. Emailed bids will not be accepted.
Bid Submission Requirements:
• Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Sealed Bid- 1998 Western Star DS.”
• The bidder’s name, address and contact information must be included on the outside of the envelope.
• Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
• All bids must comply with the specifications outlined in the bid submission requirements.
Specifications & Information:
Detailed specifications and additional information may be obtained from Sadie Bier, Finance Director at 580-327-1340 during business hours or at sadieb@alvaok.gov.
General Conditions:
• The City of Alva reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities and accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
• The successful bidder must meet all applicable federal, state and local requirements.
The Alva Police Department will be conducting Active Shooter Response Training during the following dates and times:
June 3, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Alva Middle School
June 4, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Alva High School
June 10, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Zion
Lutheran Church
June 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU)
During these training exercises, residents may hear simulated gunfire and observe an increased presence of emergency vehicles in and around the training locations.
These are planned training events designed to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of local emergency personnel. There is no threat to the public.
It you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Alva Police Department or Woods County Emergency Management.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
June 9, 10, & 11, 2026, contract crews will be installing 12 valves on the main line serving the City of Alva. Each day, service may be intermittently interrupted for approximately six to eight hours. Affected customers will be primarily water customers north of Grant Rd and south of the Young/Thunderbird water storage tanks. This work SHOULD NOT affect Share Drive or Homestead Drive.
If you have questions about your water service, or if you are not in the aforementioned affected areas and experience low or no pressure, during this work, please reach out to the City of Alva Water Department at 580.748.2685.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this important water infrastructure upgrade.
On Thursday May 21, 2026, City of Alva contract crews will be performing line tie ins at the well field. This will likely affect customers near the ground storage tank (Canadian Road and CR 430 south of Greensburg) and south to the well fields (north of Beckham Rd).
Work will begin at 8:00 am and water service should be restored by mid-afternoon. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this important work is completed.
On Tuesday May 19, 2026, City of Alva crews will be performing line maintenance and tie ins. This will likely affect customers in Hopeton and south to the well fields. Work will begin at 8:00 am and water service should be restored by mid-afternoon. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this important work is completed.