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Iowa City looks to the future in public works design

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2021 by Amanda DemsterJanuary 27, 2021
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As technology rapidly advances and environmental requirements become stricter, cities must constantly work to keep up. With this in mind, public works departments throughout the country are designing and building new facilities that not only boast the latest technology but … Continue reading →

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Public works departments assist other cities during disasters

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 21, 2020
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In March, the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., decided to send a public works crew to assist Mt. Juliet with cleanup efforts after it experienced a tornado. But, representatives of Chattanooga had no idea that a little over a month later, … Continue reading →

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Public works adapts in face of the pandemic

The Municipal Posted on July 6, 2020 by Janet PattersonJuly 6, 2020
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Throughout the country, municipal public works departments have found themselves doing more than just wearing masks and social distancing to keep their operations running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the city has two public works employees or 200 the last … Continue reading →

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Tom Sanders of Moberly, Mo., named Public Works Leader of the Year

The Municipal Posted on June 12, 2020 by Julie YoungJune 12, 2020
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Tom Sanders said one of the things he enjoys most about being the director of public works for the city of Moberly, Mo., is the diversity his job brings. “I run across something different every day,” he said. “A large … Continue reading →

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Lancaster welcomes public works under one roof

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2020 by Andrew MentockMarch 3, 2020
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For decades, the public works department in the city of Lancaster, Pa., has been held back by having too many of its bureaus located under multiple roofs. This prevented effective communication between the bureaus from taking place, but that’s recently … Continue reading →

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The Municipal Posted on January 28, 2020 by The MunicipalJanuary 27, 2021

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Hats off to public works

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2019 by Sarah WrightJuly 10, 2019

Few departments are as multifaceted as public works, tackling a large swathe of jobs that often go under-appreciated by the general public until something goes wrong — such as a water main breaking. Which is a shame, especially since life … Continue reading →

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Getting ahead of potential public works employee shortages

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2019 by Barb SieminskiJuly 8, 2019

Attractive cities would boast such enviable characteristics as sparkling, clear streets sans potholes; neatly trimmed trees; neighborhoods free of unsightly debris, overgrown weeds and rundown empty houses; regular trash pickups; contained pests; and traffic lights and signs in good repair. … Continue reading →

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The greatest public works project?

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2018 by Andrew MentockJuly 16, 2018
Interstate 90 stretches from Washington to Massachusetts. Prior to the creation of the interstate highway system, travel between states could be problematic with road conditions varying wildly. (Photo by Andrew Mentock)

In 1919, Lt. Col. Dwight D. Eisenhower was part of the Transcontinental Motor Convoy, where 80 military vehicles drove from Washington, D.C., to California to test the usability of the United States road system. This was far from the straightforward … Continue reading →

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A wide range of workers can be an asset to your public works department

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2018 by Julie YoungJuly 5, 2018
Members of the Saint Paul, Minn., Public Works Department pose before a community parade. The department has taken steps to develop a more diverse workforce. (Photo provided)

They say that birds of a feather flock together, but if there are no creatures who share your call or plumage, it can be difficult to find your place in the nest — even if you represent a significant portion … Continue reading →

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Columbus Public Works pulls together with cross-training

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2018 by Barb SieminskiJanuary 2, 2018
Employees talk with Keep Columbus Beautiful Executive Director Gloria Weston Smart about a program to reduce litter at an Up and Motivated conference

Columbus, Ga., is the county seat of Muscogee County, and its public works department is making a name for itself and for good reason. The employees of Columbus are into enthusiastic cross-training and doing so with their employer’s blessing — … Continue reading →

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