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Lansing, Kan.

The Municipal Posted on January 11, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Lansing Kansas City Seal

Lansing, Kan., self-proclaimed as “The City With a Future,” includes several ingredients for success in its city seal. The four quadrants of the circular seal contain images of a church, representing faith and morality; a mortarboard, tassel and diploma, expressing … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal | Tagged Lansing Kansas

ALL Crane Buys Eight-Crane Package from Kobelco

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
ALL Buys Eight-Crane Package from Kobelco PR Image 1.7.19

Authorized dealer strengthens rental fleet so more customers can try G Series January 7, 2019—The ALL Family of Companies, one of the largest privately held crane rental companies in North America, has purchased eight new Kobelco CK-class G Series hydraulic … Continue reading →

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Adjustable manhole risers offer many pluses

The Municipal Posted on January 2, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
The risers are easy to install and safer for crews due to their relatively light weight. They are also very cost effective compared to jackhammering and manual lifting. (Photo provided)

Milwaukee, Wis., has found big upsides — and very little downsides — to using American Highway Products’ pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers. After a pilot project, the city found that the risers could handle heavy loads without experiencing failures or slips. Learn more about Milwaukee’s and Jefferson County, Ala.’s, experiences with the pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers here.

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What municipal managers should know about 5G

The Municipal Posted on December 28, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
5g

By DOUG WOOD | Guest columnist Associate Director, Grassroots Environmental Education  As telecom companies get ready to roll out the next generation of wireless technology, local municipalities are facing thousands of applications for new antenna installations, many of which will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged 5G

Belgrade, Mont.

The Municipal Posted on December 14, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Belgrade Montana City Seal

It took 101 years, but the 8,556 residents of Belgrade, Mont., got a city seal. The seal was adopted by a resolution of the city council Feb. 5, 2007, after Heidi Jensen, a newly hired associate planner, discovered the oversight … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal

Commitment to mutual benefits turns infrastructure projects from eyesores into assets

The Municipal Posted on December 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Unlike other substations, Denny Substation invites in the public, with viewing areas to see its workings and the offering of public spaces for residents to meet, play, eat and enjoy public art. Public engagement was a key component throughout the development of the substation. (Photo provided)

By JAY KEELING | POWER Engineers Incorporated Imagine what is becoming a common situation: a municipal utility needs to build an electrical substation in the middle of an urban neighborhood. Substations have a reputation for being unsightly, certainly nothing anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged Denny Substation, Jay Keeling

Breaking the pothole cycle

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Utilizing the right methods and equipment can stop the never-ending repair cycle of potholes and other road defects. KM International’s KM T-2 Asphalt Recycler can help municipalities better manage the costs of road maintenance. (Photo provided)

2018 was the year of the pothole. It seems like every news station locally and nationally had extensive coverage on what they dubbed the “pothole pandemic.” A crumbling infrastructure in combination with dwindling municipal budgets and an extensive freeze thaw cycle has created the perfect storm for potholes and lots of them. Public works departments, county road commissions and state departments of transportation are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to pothole patching. Adverse weather conditions, lack of resources, asphalt plant closures and outdated methods are all factors directly contributing to the ever-challenging fight against potholes.

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Eureka, Calif.

The Municipal Posted on November 10, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Eureka, Calif., population 27,177, is the only municipality in the nation to adopt the state’s seal as its own. Befitting, perhaps, because the city bears the name of California’s motto: “Eureka” — the Greek word meaning, “I found it.” The … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal

No Ramp Trailers

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

No Ramp Trailers Eliminate Injuries – Save Time & Money – Avoid Equipment Damage To help you take advantage of IRS Tax Code 179 (Immediate Depreciation), NO RAMP Trailers announces $250.00 per axle in FREE OPTIONS incentive for any trailers … Continue reading →

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The preserve-play relationship with nature: Creating community opportunities in nature

The Municipal Posted on October 31, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Volunteers have helped CCPR address invasive plants, particularly garlic mustard. (Photo provided)

Land management ıs one of those terms that causes a bit of head-scratching from the general public, especially when the land being managed is considered “natural habitat.” Managing natural lands should be simple and straightforward — leave it alone, limit … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged Carmel Clay Parks

On field or off — Anuvia Plant Nutrients meets sustainability challenges

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Anuvia’s plant nutrients provide a sustainable way to grow grass and turf in parks and recreational areas. (Photo provided)

Anuvia Plant Nutrients is the catalyst that helps groundskeepers implement sustainable practices while, at the same time, improving and beautifying greenspaces. Our technology serves the unique operations of turf and lawn care management, enabling professionals to use a U.S. Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged Anuvia

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