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Algae tapped as potential feedstock for renewable biofuel

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2019 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
The University of Michigan team has been growing multiple species of algae in the same environment, testing if whether one species declines or faces a challenge, another would take its place and compensate for the shortcomings. (Photo provided)

The search for a reliable, sustainable and fiscally sensible alternative biofuel has been long in the making, and Professor Brad Cardinale of the University of Michigan, along with a team of researchers from universities across the country, believe they’ve almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged Biofuels, University of Michigan

Ensuring donation transparency

The Municipal Posted on February 26, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Donations provide an often unexpected boost to municipal projects. While donations are largely positive, they can draw concerns from constituents of conflicts of interest, especially if being put toward projects that require bids. When the source of the donation is … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations

Researchers gauge economic impact of immigrants

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Agriculture is a big industry in Yuma and a majority of the people coming across the border are primarily serving in the agricultural industry as opposed to manufacturing or retail. (Shutterstock.com)

The topic of immigration in the United States has been center stage for the last two years with talks of closing our borders and revamping our immigration policies. But despite the negative rhetoric, studies have shown that immigrants to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged Immigrants, San Diego

Detroit takes steps to highlight the importance of locals in skilled trades careers

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The city of Detroit, Mich., is working to get more Detroit residents involved in skilled trades careers with the implementation of their new Skilled Trades Employment Program. (Shutterstock.com)

Detroit, Mich., recently implemented a new program that emphasizes the need for skilled trade workers while also urging local unions to hire Detroit residents. Aft er a great deal of discussion centered around the lack of Detroit residents in skilled … Continue reading →

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Moving beyond gut feelings to plan for the future

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

As cities grow, technology expands and demands for quality of life from residents shift, it has proven difficult for cities to keep up with ever-changing standards of what makes a “good” place to live. To make matters more difficult on … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Souix City

Mount Pleasant, Mich.

The Municipal Posted on August 11, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The four emblems comprising the city seal of Mount Pleasant, Mich., population 26,313, represent the four pillars of its defining heritage. In the upper left quadrant, the facial profile of a Native American with headdress represents the Chippewa bands from … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal | Tagged Mount Pleasant

A Sophisticated Solution for Backing Your Trailer: Brandmotion Releases New Trailer Camera System

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Southfield, Michigan: Backing up a trailer can be a complicated and lengthy process. Maybe you have been in a similar situation; one filled with confusion and a good amount of frustration between you and your spotter. However, the difficulty in … Continue reading →

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Barton City’s magnificent night sky on the Fourth of July

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
A veterans group marches in Barton City, Mich.’s, Fourth of July parade. The city is known as having “The Biggest 4th in the North.” (Photo provided)

Did you hear that police arrested two kids yesterday? One was drinking battery acid and the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off… Bad fireworks jokes aside, we have a great summer story for … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Alcona Community Schools, Barton City, Bill Lossing

When you find a good thing, run with it

The Municipal Posted on June 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Dutch dancers clog down East Eighth Street in Holland, Mich., during the Tulip Time Festival. This year’s festival occurred May 5-13. (Photo provided)

Whether it’s a summer festival that can’t be beat, a restaurant that’s the envy of surrounding states or a unique tradition that residents embrace and love, half the fun of living in a community is taking whatever it is that … Continue reading →

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Welcoming emergency responders to the road planning table

The Municipal Posted on June 17, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
When planning road alterations, the inclusion of emergency personnel in the process can save a lot of headaches in the future, whether those changes are a roundabout, speed bump, rumble strip or reduction in road size.(Shutterstock.com)

Roundabouts are associated with a long list of benefits to municipalities: increased safety for both pedestrians and motorists at intersections, improved traffic flow, reduced injury crashes and the opportunity for beautification in the heart of cities, to name a few. … Continue reading →

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‘Longest’ garage sales bring tourism booms

The Municipal Posted on May 31, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

Some people would give anything to spend their vacation days at an endless garage sale. There are numerous opportunities to do just that, with a host of “longest” garage sales linking cities and towns across the U.S. The common denominator? … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged building & construction, highways & bridges, may 2018, streets

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