Kalona Public Works Director Resigns
The Public Works Director of Kalona, Mike Bowlin, resigned at the city council meeting on Monday. City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh says Bowlin is looking to explore other opportunities. He took some...
View ArticleWapello Trying to Cut Down Large Water Budget Deficit
The Wapello City Council will increase rates to cover the water budget defecit. The City Council met for a work session late last week to figure out a way to cut down the $61,000 deficit. According to...
View ArticleWater Main Replacement in Wellman
The City of Wellman is set to replace a water main early next month. According to City Administrator Nick Pacha the Council received two bids for the water main replacement on 10th Avenue and chose the...
View ArticleWellman Fills Public Works Position
With the help of an employee contractor, the Public Works Director position has been filled in Wellman. Starting after the former Director resigned in July, the City was in talks with People Service...
View ArticleKalona Public Works Getting New Vehicle
The Kalona City council has OK’d the purchase of a new truck. The 2013 1 Ton Silverado pickup truck will be used by the Public Works Department for street work. According to City Administrator Ryan...
View ArticleWork on Columbus Junction Levee Stalled
Columbus Junction’s levee project may not be done by July 31st, the scheduled completion date. According to Jeff Carrey, with Columbus Junction Public Works, the levee was raised when flooding was a...
View ArticleKeota Water Supply Safe
Despite a bad water sample, Keota’s water supply remained safe last week. A new sampling station being installed wasn’t cleaned properly, leading to the water sample that came back positive for...
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