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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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New city hall anchors downtown

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Celebrating its grand opening March 13, Milton, Ga.’s, city hall captures the city’s essence and blends into its surroundings as if it has been there far longer. It has quickly become the downtown’s anchor. (Photo provided)

Milton, Ga., might be relatively new on the municipal scene, having only been incorporated since Dec. 1, 2006, but its city hall gives the appearance of having existed for a while — despite just celebrating its grand opening March 13. … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged milton

Aladtec to Demonstrate Online Staff Scheduling & Management Software at the 124th IACP Conference and Exposition

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

This year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on October 21st – 24th. October 17, 2017 – At this year’s IACP Conference and Exposition, dedicated law enforcement professionals from … Continue reading →

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Zimmerman guides Cleveland Metroparks toward reclaiming Lake Erie

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks

A tip of the hat to the rolling whitecaps of Lake Erie! That sparkling body of water is what Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks, considers his region’s creme de la creme, during this, the centennial year of the park … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged cleveland

POPS serve as downtown gathering spots

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Within 60 Wall St Atrium in New York City, there is a 2,360-square-foot pedestrian arcade, which is a privately owned public space completed in 1989. The concept of POPS started in New York City, with plazas and arcades in the early ’60s. (Shutterstock.com)

The privatization of public spaces, or POPS, can present a benefit to municipalities and the public at large, under certain conditions. In the context of cities and towns, POPS are small plazas, arcades and other outdoor and indoor spaces that … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged POPS

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