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Greater Des Moines Band Concert Happening in Perry Monday
A concert is set to take place in the Perry community on Monday. The Greater Des Moines Band is hosting an outdoor concert at the Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus, 1300 28th Street, in Perry. According to the band, the event is free and is happening in the east parking loop at the Eden Acres Campus.
City of Adel Needs Public’s Help for Beggars Night Date
The City of Adel is asking for residents’ feedback to help nail down a date for the annual Halloween celebration. Halloween is still a few months away, but the City of Adel is looking to secure the day to host their trick or treating event. According to the city, there are three suggested dates to choose from for Beggars Night 2024. The proposed dates are Saturday, October 26th, Thursday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 2nd.
Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning
The Greene County Board of Supervisors will meet today. The Board will consider for approval the 2024-25 renewal of the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the 2024 fiscal year county report of the substance abuse prevention grant from New Opportunities, and the semi-annual quarterly investment report from the county treasurer.
Jefferson Matters Hoping for Better Than 2019 Semi-Finalist for Great American Main Street Award
One organization in Jefferson is moving forward with an application that would signify a high achievement. Jefferson Matters is once again applying to be a Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which is given to main street communities across the country that show their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Jefferson Matters Executive Director Matt Wetrich says in 2019 they were a semi-finalist, but they have their sights set higher this year.
Panora City Council to Discuss Temporary Storage Containers
The Panora City Council will meet in regular session Monday. The Council will consider for approval the second reading of an ordinance adding a chapter on portable storage containers to City Code, a resolution allowing possession and consumption of alcohol in designated areas for events during Panorama Days and a request to utilize a hydrant or firetruck to fill a dunk tank at Michael Mills Park during Panorama Days. They will also discuss the city being the fiscal agent for the Panora Chamber’s Main Street audio project, merit increases for two city employees, the 2024 Southeast Load Transfer Electric project and an emergency medical services first responder transport agreement.
Supervisors hear city of Jefferson’s strategy with dead ash trees
The Greene County supervisors had a short agenda for their July 15 meeting, listing only the monthly update from Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson and approval of the auditor’s quarterly report of passport fees collected. Peterson told the supervisors the widening and resurfacing project on E. Lincoln Way is...
Adel City Council Holding EOS Vision Session Monday
The Adel City Council will be having a special meeting on Monday. The council is set to tackle a Entrepreneurial Operating System Vision Session to offer fundamentals that will benefit businesses. The agenda will be split into several sections titled, “Hitting the Ceiling,” “Becoming Your Best,” “Accountability Chart,” “Vision,” “Rocks,” and “Meeting Pulse.”
Jefferson City Council to Consider the 2024 Seal-Coating and Crack Sealing Program
The Jefferson City Council will meet tomorrow night. The Council will consider for approval a resolution for a farm lease agreement with the landowner of farmland around the Jefferson Municipal Airport, a resolution to transfer funds and close out other accounts, and purchasing a sander for the streets department. Additionally, the Council will consider approving the 2024 seal-coating and crack sealing program, an air conditioner for the golf course clubhouse, and hiring a water department operator.
Tomorrow is the Next Author Talk Series with the Jefferson Public Library
Tomorrow is a free program with the Jefferson Public Library as they host their next Author Talk Series. Library Director Jane Millard says Jeff Bremer recently published “A New History of Iowa” as the Iowa State University American History Professor goes through chronicle events of Iowa’s history. She points out that this is an up to date look at the state’s history with various impactful events that happened and the people that Bremer talked to.
Guthrie Center City Council to Reschedule Public Hearing on Sale of City Owned Property
The Guthrie Center City Council will meet in regular session Monday. The Council will consider for approval fencing permits for the 100 block of North 12th Street and the 900 block of North 13th Street, and appoint Lacquerisha Hall as a Library Board Member for Mary J Barnett Memorial Library. They will also consider for approval a housing project from Mark and Derrik Bauer of Tri-County Lumber, reschedule a public hearing for the proposed sale of real estate to August 12th, and consider for approval a resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records per Iowa Code. City Clerk Kris Arrasmith will then provide information on mowing at the Alliant sub-station in the City Hall report. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.
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