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The tip of the water infrastructure iceberg

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
During a presentation in March, Flint, Mich., Mayor Karen Weaver pointed out her city’s water crisis could have happened anywhere in the U.S. — and infrastructure and water engineers tend to agree.

Flint’s deteriorated water infrastructure is not unique, agreed Tom Hickmann, P.E., director of engineering and infrastructure planning with the city of Bend, Ore., and Eric LaBelle, P.E., Kennebunk, Maine, public services director. Both men are members of the APWA Water … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Flint prioritizes getting the lead out

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Work to remove lead-tainted pipes began in March; so far, service lines to 33 homes have been replaced with copper pipes. The goal is to remove and replace 15,000 lines, but first the city must wait for funding to be made available. (Photo provided by the city of Flint)

Infrastructure is a growing source of concern, whether pertaining to roadways or water and wastewater systems. Flint, Mich., became a visual example of the U.S.’s failing infrastructure last year, when it was forced to deal with a major water crisis … Continue reading →

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Accelerated bridge construction

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2016 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Bridges are vital to the transportation system, but in practically every state, a number of them have received failing grades and need to be replaced. One way that federal, state and local officials are addressing the problem is by knowing … Continue reading →

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Ten years to a zero waste community

The Municipal Posted on June 7, 2016 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
An employee at Boulder County Recycling Center, in Colorado, stands in front of piles of paper ready to be recycled.

Beyond the obvious benefit of reducing waste in landfills, zero waste communities give life to the idea of being able to eliminate the need for hauling waste. It may seem like a pipe dream, but it’s one more communities are … Continue reading →

Posted in Utilities

PALADIN ATTACHMENTS EXPANDS BRADCO PALLET FORK OFFERING

The Municipal Posted on June 1, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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May 31, 2016‐ Dexter, Michigan – Paladin Attachments, a leading manufacturer of coupler systems and attachment tools, has expanded its Bradco Pallet Fork offering to include new Walk‐Thru Pallet Forks, featuring an open design that allows the operator to step … Continue reading →

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Flint: No good deed goes unpunished

The Municipal Posted on May 27, 2016 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023

The water crisis in Flint, Mich., may prove to be one of the most high-profile infrastructure stories of the decade, even though nothing exploded, nothing flooded, no one was killed and no one had to dig out from under six … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Theodore Koch: Clara City, Minn.

The Municipal Posted on April 23, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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Theodore Koch, founder of Clara City, was born in the Netherlands in 1854. An exemplary student, he mastered four languages before his formal education was cut short for lack of funds. After that, the energetic and frugal entrepreneur schooled himself … Continue reading →

Posted in Know Your Founder

Ohio to host 2016 NWZAW kickoff

The Municipal Posted on April 12, 2016 by Christine BeemsAugust 2, 2023
As a new law came into effect in 2014 requiring motorists to move over or slow down for all road and roadside workers, the Ohio Department of Transportation assembled a statewide coalition of organizations to mount an aggressive public awareness campaign. (Shutterstock photo)

An international trade association established in 1969 and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Va., the American Traffic Safety Services Association leads the nation in work zone safety training and education. With over 1,600 members nationwide and the core purpose of advancing roadway … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged NWZAW

PALADIN ATTACHMENTS LAUNCHES NEW BREAKER LINE

The Municipal Posted on March 24, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2016‐ Dexter, Michigan Paladin Attachments, a leading manufacturer of coupler systems and attachment tools, has announced a line of Hydraulic Breakers to its product offering. The addition of the new Strike Force™ Breaker Series is … Continue reading →

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PALADIN ATTACHMENTS LAUNCHES NEW TWINDRIVE™ BINDERS

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

March 14, 2016 ‐ Dexter, Michigan – Paladin Attachments, a leading manufacturer of coupler systems and attachment tools, has announced a new product launch in its Aftermarket Sales division. Paladin’s new TwinDrive™ Binders are in support of the company’s ongoing … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged Paladin

Race to boost the economy

The Municipal Posted on March 2, 2016 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Are you looking to boost your local economy and tourism? Consider hosting a triathlon event. Those who have say that doing so definitely created economic profit for their community, and in many cases had a ripple effect. The percentage and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged economy

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