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Cities cultivate programming to match seniors’ desires

The Municipal Posted on October 9, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 9, 2023
seniors

“Park” is a pretty broad term, and it’s more specialized than it used to be. From parks catering to four-legged friends to playgrounds specifically designed for small children, parks departments are diversifying their offerings. There’s a lot of interest in … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks & environmental services, seniors, The Municipal

Adopt-A-Park further connects a community with its parks

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneOctober 6, 2023
parks

Some residents visit parks in Rapid City, S.D., to do more than admire the beauty of flower gardens or get in a hike or evening stroll. They go to take care of the park. Volunteers in the city’s Adopt-A-Park program … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

El Paso works with local organizations to manage migrant surges

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneSeptember 8, 2023
el paso

People have migrated through El Paso, Texas, the Paso del Norte, for decades to enter the United States from Mexico. Recent surges in migration spurred the city to develop a plan for managing the huge influx of people. The experience … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, el paso, september 2023, The Municipal

Re-accreditation leads Norman, Okla., to continuous improvement in public works

The Municipal Posted on July 6, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
public works

Shawn O’Leary, Norman, Okla., director of public works, joined the team in 2007 and his primary goal was improvement of his department. “I was looking for a tool to help me fix that,” he explained. He had been watching the … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2023, public works, The Municipal

What’s in a name: Chilhowie and Farmville, Virginia

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2023 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
farmville

Virginia, they say, is for lovers. Apparently, the state is also for sadists judging from the litany of awkward and sometimes unsavory town names it has bestowed upon its citizens. Welcome to the state where you can visit Chilhowie, Fries, … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, What's in a Name | Tagged June 2023, The Municipal, virginia, what's in a name

Urban forest management: promote, preserve and plant

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
urban forest

They clean and cool the air. They soak up stormwater and prevent erosion. They add beauty and become wildlife habitats. Gazing on them or strolling among them just makes people feel better. Cities and towns increasingly are recognizing the value … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged february 2023, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, urban forest

A feral cat solution with community buy-in

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
feral cat

Feral cat populations are often worrisome for municipalities, and animal shelters have seen a larger-than-usual number of animals surrendered or even dumped since the pandemic began. That seems especially cruel in the coldest months of the year. Cedar City, Utah, … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, february 2023, feral cat, The Municipal

On the road again: Plimoth Patuxet Museums

The Municipal Posted on May 31, 2023 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
plimoth

Henry Hornblower II, who lived 1917-1985, was made for just this. The Harvard-graduated investment banker, stockbroker, history buff and archaeologist fulfilled his lifelong dream by spearheading the creation of a popular living history museum complex near Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged march 2023, on the road again, plimoth, The Municipal

High-tech training with simulation in motion — SIM-IA

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2023 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
simulation

Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel in Iowa are singing the praises of the new Simulation in Motion-Iowa training program. SIM-IA brings mobile, lifelike clinical simulation to healthcare providers in their clinical settings instead of requiring staff to travel to … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged may 2023, public safety, simulation, The Municipal

Vermont rail trail promises economic rewards

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
vermont

The Lamoille Valley in northern Vermont once bustled with trains hauling passengers and freight through the scenic, rural countryside. Towns along the route and the state of Vermont now believe a trail built on the former railroad bed will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2023, The Municipal, Vermont

On the road again: Red Wing Museum

The Municipal Posted on May 17, 2023 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
red wing

With apologies to Ed Sullivan and every comedian who tried to imitate him, “We have a really big shoe …” Well, boot, actually. But it is really big. The size 638 1/2 D model 877 work boot was crafted in … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged february 2023, on the road again, red wing, The Municipal

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