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Yes, Virginia is for lovers of Christmas

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
During the holiday season, Gov. Terry McAuliffe participates in many events, including ones that benefit military families. (Photo provided by Michaele White, office of the governor)

Many localities pull the community together during the holiday season to create a unique atmosphere and celebrate what makes each specific area different. Throughout Virginia, over 200 localities participate in an ornament event. The top ornament from each locality is … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays

Downtown revitalization: A boon for local economies

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Glens Falls, N.Y.’s, revitalization efforts have attracted both residents and businesses to its downtown. (Photo provided)

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style … Indeed, downtown city sidewalks are coming back into fashion all yearlong. And as increasingly more visionary municipalities shed their old downtowns’ ashes, the fresh ambience they create is attracting people of … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Batesville, Glens Falls

Solar Rating & Certification Corporation joins ICC Evaluation Service, LLC

The Municipal Posted on November 22, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ICC-SRCC customers will receive the same exceptional services with expanded access to ICC-ES staff and resources Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council announced that the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC) is joining ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES). … Continue reading →

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Acting on drone technology today can save lives tomorrow

The Municipal Posted on November 19, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
Drones are able to travel over all types of terrain and provide vantage points that wouldn’t be available normally. (Photo provided)

Technologıcal advancements not only help first responders work more efficiently, but also keep them safe while on the job. Drone technology is ever changing, having made strides in the past few years, but its fluctuating nature hasn’t stopped fire and … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Bargersville

Conductive concrete shows promise in snowy northern states

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It seems like a dream come true, especially for the U.S.’s northern regions that get blasted with snow, making roads and sidewalks dangerous to navigate. What we’re referring to is real: There is a way to keep roads, driveways, sidewalks … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology

Small Iowa cities seize grant opportunities

The Municipal Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
This city-owned building in Preston, Iowa, had been vacant for years and will be undergoing remodeling efforts throughout November to become a business incubator thanks to grant funding through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. As the former clerk’s office, Preston was plotted around it, making it important to improve the building. (Photo provided)

Cities of 5,000 and smaller in Iowa have been given an unique opportunity to address abandoned commercial and public structures through the Iowa Department of Natural Resource’s Derelict Building Grant Program, which was established in 2011. This program offers the … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged Carlisle, preston

Technology improving communication in several ways

The Municipal Posted on November 3, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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We know that technology and social media allow for better and more frequent communication with our loved ones, but how is that transferring to municipal jobs? The answer is in a variety of ways. According to a Florida International University … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Clemson

Freeport, Minnesota

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Visitors to Freeport, Minn., are always greeted with a big smile. The felicitous image of the smily face on the town’s water tower is also front and center on Freeport’s city seal. “When they were putting up our water tower, … Continue reading →

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Council Bluffs finds creative solutions to drainage issues

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
This map shows the East Manawa neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which was developed in the ’70s but not annexed into the city limits until sometime in the ’80s. The proximity to Lake Manawa, the Missouri River and Mosquito Creek creates a high water table and challenges for utilities and drainage. (Photo provided)

The old saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” could be applied to Council Bluffs, Iowa’s, public works department as challenges faced in a high water table neighborhood created the need for them to think outside the box for solutions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Council Bluffs

Volunteer opportunities available on International Code Council committees

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Applications are due by Wednesday, October 25 Washington, D.C. – Volunteer opportunities are available on several distinguished International Code Council (ICC) Standards Consensus Committees. Committee members play a key role in the codes and standards development process and are integral … Continue reading →

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The irrelevance of political parties

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

By RICHARD HADLEY | Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Cranberry Township, Pa. In a preamble to the blog our township has maintained for the past eight years, there’s a statement that says “No level of government has more impact on daily … Continue reading →

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