↓
 

The Municipal

The Premier Product & Equipment Magazine for America's Municipalities

  • Home
  • View Issues
  • Products/Resources
    • Cooperative
    • Facility Management
    • Fleet
    • Public Safety
    • Public Works
    • Street & Highway
    • Waste & Recycling
  • Featured Articles
    • Front Cover Articles
    • The Municipal Top 10
    • On the Road Again
    • What’s in a Name
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Sign-Up
  • Video Marketplace
  • Events
Home→Categories City Profile 1 2 >>

Category Archives: City Profile

Post navigation

← Older posts

Hot times in Salida, Colorado

The Municipal Posted on July 28, 2022 by Glenda ThompsonJuly 28, 2022
salida

Salida, Colo., is a town that has literally risen from the ashes. In 1880, the newly established railroad community caught fire. The first issue of the Mountain Mail reported a tent near the railroad department touched a stovepipe and ignited. … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, july 2022, salida, The Municipal | Leave a reply

City of Berne, connected to its Swiss roots

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2022 by Denise FedorowMay 16, 2022
berne

The city of Berne, Ind., in Adams County has stayed close to its Swiss roots. The picturesque city, 35 miles south of Fort Wayne, was founded by Swiss Mennonite immigrants in 1852. Known as the “furniture capital of Indiana,” Smith … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, may 2022, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Decatur, Alabama, is a great place to live, work and visit

The Municipal Posted on April 6, 2022 by Julie YoungApril 6, 2022
alabama

Located along the Tennessee River and nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountain range, Decatur, Alabama, is an ecologically diverse “River City” that 60,000 residents call home. Besides being only a stone’s throw from the city of Huntsville, Decatur … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile, Uncategorized | Tagged alabama, city profile, march 2022, The Municipal | Leave a reply

History, quality of life come together in Great Bend

The Municipal Posted on January 24, 2022 by Deborah GerbersJanuary 24, 2022
Great Bend

Great Bend, Kan., is a city of the second class and is the county seat of Barton County. The city received its named from its location, which is at the point where the course of the Arkansas River bends east, … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, great bend, january 2022, The Municipal | Leave a reply

With scenic beauty, Estes Park prides itself on quality of life

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2021 by Lauren CaggianoNovember 24, 2021
estes park

Estes Park, Colo., may be a suburb of Denver, but it holds its own when it comes to livability and other factors. The mountain community — located about 70 miles northwest of Denver — boasts a population of about 6,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, estes park, november 2021, The Municipal | Leave a reply

‘A capital opportunity’ in Augusta, Maine

The Municipal Posted on September 5, 2021 by Denise FedorowSeptember 3, 2021
maine

Augusta, Maine, has the distinction of being the third smallest capital city in the United States. It is in the heart of the Kennebec Valley in central Maine and is located on both sides of the river at the head … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, Maine, september 2021, The Municipal | Leave a reply

With Old West charm, Deadwood draws people in

The Municipal Posted on June 21, 2021 by Lauren CaggianoJune 21, 2021
deadwood

Deadwood, S.D., reimagined by the popular HBO series, is more than an Old West town. It’s also known for historic renovation, tourism and natural beauty.           Kevin Kuchenbecker serves as the city’s historic preservation officer. He said by its nature … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, deadwood, may 2021, The Municipal | Leave a reply

A small town with a strong beautification program: Fairhope, Ala.

The Municipal Posted on March 8, 2021 by Maggie KenworthyMarch 11, 2021
fairhope

After starting as a utopian society in 1894, Fairhope, Ala., has since become a must-see city for artists and nature lovers. Located along Mobile Bay, the locals strive to keep the city clean and attractive for years to come.           … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, fairhope, march 2021, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Cumberland’s scenic beauty draws visitors in

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2021 by Andrew MentockJanuary 12, 2021
cumberland

Cumberland, Md., rests in the center of Maryland’s panhandle, a short distance, at least as the crow flies, from the bordering states of Pennsylvania to the north and West Virginia to the south.           Unlike the more well-known region of … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, cumberland, january 2021, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Coeur d’Alene embraces growth by expanding opportunities

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoNovember 20, 2020
coeur d'alene

A city is more than buildings, roads and infrastructure. Its backdrop is also important and adds to its character and charm. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is one example of a city in the Pacific Northwest that has capitalized on its environmental … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, november 2020, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Rio Rancho is a city with a vision

The Municipal Posted on September 23, 2020 by Andrew MentockSeptember 23, 2020
rio rancho

Rio Rancho Estates was a large housing development with distant mountain views established in the 1960s to serve families looking to escape Albuquerque, N.M., in favor of a suburban lifestyle. About 20 years later, in 1981, Rio Rancho, N.M., was … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, rio rancho, september 2020, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Post navigation

← Older posts

Our Sponsors

Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

Proud Members of:

↑