Archive of news from the municipality

The floodplains of Gelderland are beautiful. Unfortunately, stray dogs, disturbance of nature, and vandalism cause problems. Various organizations are joining forces to address this issue.

Our municipality is experiencing more frequent and much wetter weather. But also more frequent and much drier weather. Finally, we will have to deal with periods of prolonged and extreme heat. The municipal council adopted our new Climate Plan in January 2025.

A press release from FruitDelta Rivierenland states that the A2 northbound between the Empel junction and Kerkdriel is the biggest traffic bottleneck in the province of Gelderland.

In this message, we provide more information about the decision to install permanent traffic lights on Van Heemstraweg in Beneden-Leeuwen.

Are you between 8 and 12 years old and want to protect yourself and others from online dangers? Then the police and the mayor need your help!

Over the past few days, many of you have enjoyed Carnival with friends and family. It was a time of fun, partying, and escaping the daily routine.

More and more residents are making their homes more sustainable and insulating them. This is a positive development that the municipality is proud of. But for bats, this means that their natural shelters are disappearing.

Exercise is important and healthy for young and old alike. That is why Alderman Rob Reuvers of the municipality of West Maas en Waal presented the first copy of the Max Vitaal booklet to Iny van Koolwijk.

The Meandering Maas project strengthens the dike between Ravenstein and Lith and gives the Maas more space on both the Brabant and Gelderland sides.

It was exactly 30 years ago that, as an 8-year-old girl, I saw the water of the Meuse in our backyard.