Lake View
GOVERNMENT
Lake View Boil Advisory Ended
Lake View city officials announced this (Tuesday) morning that a boil advisory issued for residents along Black Hawk Lake’s southern shore has been lifted. The warning was issued over the weekend after the public works department had to temporarily shut off service for a water main repair, which necessitated the advisory due to the potential for contamination. Officials have since received two negative tests for bacterial infiltration and ended the advisory. Staff thanked residents for their patience and understanding during the order. Those with questions can contact Lake View City Hall directly at 712-657-2634.
Counties targeted in Des Moines Water Works lawsuit now slated for conservation investment
Nearly a decade after Des Moines Water Works sued three north Iowa counties over farm pollution, the region is in line to get nearly $2 million pumped into conservation projects, a move central Iowa water utility leaders welcome while urging the state to do more. The Iowa Department of Agriculture says it's bringing...
CCSD Board Of Education Rejects Transportation Bond Agreement And More During Monday’s Meeting
During Monday night’s meeting, the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education rejected the resolution for a bond agreement for the transportation facility approved annual contract agreements and various other bids. The board members opened a public hearing for the district to enter into a bond agreement not to exceed $16 million. Still, after much discussion and public input, the resolution was rejected on a 3-2 vote. However, board members still approved an agreement with Piper Sandler, who will serve as the financial advisor for the project, and Dorsey Whitney, the attorney. Quotes were received and approved for the following items: Fairview Elementary playground surfacing contract for $213,524, a new 15-passenger bus for $116,864, and 22 tires for buses and vehicles from Baur Built Tire and Service for $4,669. The district also received three separate bids for a seven-passenger SUV for the transportation department but decided not to proceed with any action to wait for State bids to come out and to propose a counteroffer to match that bid. Agreements were renewed with Kuemper Catholic for a four-year-old preschool and the FFA Chapter. A new training agreement was reached with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to allow a nursing student attending college to receive on-the-job practicum training with the district’s nursing staff. The board members finished the meeting by selecting the Iowa Association of School Boards’ proposed Legislative resolutions the district wants to focus on for the upcoming school year and updating the Emergency Operation Plan. The board members plan to meet again on Thursday at 8:15 a.m. to adopt a new resolution to enter into a new bond agreement that will lower the amount the district can borrow for the new transportation facility. Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more details on these topics in upcoming newscasts.
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