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The City Of Wall Lake Encouraging Construction Of Residential And Commercial Buildings In Upcoming Projects
The City of Wall Lake recently held a public hearing to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement, borrowing just under $1,000,000 to fund several projects. City Clerk Chris Rodman says the money will be used to purchase a new tractor to replace the 14-year-old current machine used for maintenance work, especially during the winter pushing snow. The funding will also go for a new housing opportunity for those looking to build a house within the city.
Coon Rapids’s Fourth Of July Celebration Kicks Off Wednesday Evening At City Park
The City of Coon Rapids is all ready for a complete two-day celebration for Independence Day, with a barbeque, live music, and fun for everyone. Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m., down at the Coon Rapids City Park will be a free-will donation barbeque with proceeds benefiting the fire and EMS departments. The two organizations also sponsor the beer garden to coincide with the food. Live music by local talent, STUDIO 728, will kick off at 5:30 p.m., followed by 2 ½ GUITARS from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, playing various music genres. Thursday, the Fourth of July celebration will begin with a Patriotic Parade starting at 10 a.m. Before the parade, anyone can register a car, truck, golf cart, UTV, etc., on Main Street. This year’s route will be traveling up and down most of the streets within the city. The holiday will end with fireworks at dusk or around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Aquatic Center Park. The City of Coon Rapids invites everyone to come out to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with their annual celebration, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m. With the rain and thunderstorms scheduled in the forecast, be sure to follow Coon Rapids, Iowa on Facebook for updates on schedule changes or cancelations.
A New Sidewalk-Cost-Share Program Is Available For Residents In Glidden
The City of Glidden is participating in a new program, allocating $30,000 to help residents repair or build sidewalks throughout town. The City council approved the sidewalk-cost-share program during the last meeting, but this has been discussed since December last year. City Administrator Brooke Peterson says the council was receptive to the idea in 2023 but just wanted to gather more information to see if this program would be a great fit for the Glidden community.
2nd Annual Porch Fest is This Sunday
The 2nd Annual Porch Fest returns to Jefferson this Sunday. Jefferson Matters Tower View Team Chair Deb McGinn says the event includes musicians playing on four porches in Jefferson, with the last concert taking place at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County. She talks about how the first year of Porch Fest went in 2023.
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