Kewanee
GOVERNMENT
Kewanee Continues Recovery Efforts after Tornadoes Lat Week
The City of Kewanee continues to work on storm recovery from two tornadoes that struck a large part of Kewanee last week. There will be no landscape waste collection today, July 22, 2024. If your trash was not collected last week, and you need it emptied before your next collection day, call city hall at 309-852-2611. Trash and recycling collection resumes the normal schedule this week. If you live in the construction area near Central School, the city is collecting trash in this area before 6 AM. Today, July 22nd is an emergency burn day, and burn day rules apply. The city is not taking addresses for brush cleanup. The City of Kewanee is encouraging residents to take the brush to the old hospital property. The city will eventually collect brush at residential addresses, but they can’t guarantee when that will occur.
Kewanee Park District Parks Remain Closed from Tree Damage by Tornadoes
The Kewanee Park District announced that Windmont, Chautauqua, and Baker Park Pleasure Drive remain closed due to heavy tree damage from the two tornadoes that struck Kewanee last week. “We are working with our insurance and local tree companies to return the parks to operating condition. However, it will take time as our partners are still trying to remove trees from houses, garages, driveways, etc… around Kewanee. We have asked them to focus on the residents in need and then rotate to us. Our maintenance team is working hard to clean up and also maintain the parks. We appreciate everyone’s understanding in this difficult time for our community. Thank you all for the support.” Baker Park Golf Course was able to reopen thanks to community members who showed up to help last week.
Around town: A look back at a piece of Kewanee history, Bracken’s Shopping Center
***Editor’s Note: Damage to the awning and facade along the north side of Bracken’s Shopping Center from an EF-1 tornado that struck Kewanee on the evening of Monday, July 15, has rekindled discussion on the future of the complex. The Bracken name and family were associated with the development and growth of that part of town for nearly half a century. Here is their story in Dave Clarke’s “Around Town” special.
Kewanee City Council Meeting Agenda for July 22, 2024
The Kewanee City Council will meet on Monday, July 8th, at 7 PM. The meeting will be carried out live on our WKEI RegionalMediaNews.com Facebook page. The agenda and notes from the packet are below. You can find the background information on the agenda items in the Kewanee City Council Packet, linked here.
Geneseo Plan and Zoning Board Meeting Agenda for July 22, 2024
The Geneseo Plan and Zoning Board will meet tonight, July 22, 2024, at 6 PM, in council chambers. View the packet here. City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the board at this time.
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