Residents in Crystal can nominate their great neighbor for the "Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors" award. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 24, 2023.

The Crystal City Council recently approved an employment agreement with Adam R. Bell, officially making him Crystal’s new city manager. His anticipated start date is Jan. 17, 2023.

Congratulations to Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest first-place winners Alex and Kelly Humble ($100) and second-place winner James Kelahan ($50). The contest was sponsored by Long Real Estate Group and promotes community spirit and lights up Crystal for the holidays. Check out all the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lights locations on the 2022 online map of display locations.