Floods and rising sea levels have been an increasingly difficult issue throughout much of the world. Already in 2018, several cities have experienced floods so bad that they were considered 50-year, 100-year and 500-year floods. “Those seem to come more … Continue reading →
Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →
There are — literally — some big things in Casey, Ill. The mailbox can garage a school bus. The golf tee towers three stories above the clubhouse and a grown man could lie across the tee’s head with neither head … Continue reading →
They say that “haste makes waste,” and when it comes to outsourcing a community’s solid waste management department, it is not a decision that should be made lightly. Privatization is a complicated process, and it is not the answer for … Continue reading →
by TROY KIDDER | TROY … Pure Blue Creative LLC One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job … Continue reading →
They say necessity is the mother of invention. While the city of Appleton, Wis., did not invent the innovative parking enforcement solution it recently adopted, it’s an example to other municipalities of how the right technology can boost productivity. Last … Continue reading →
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 →
Renewable energy in the form of wind turbines and wind farms has become quite the topic of discussion in rural areas throughout the country. Multiple sides are drawn — the side that strongly opposes wind turbines for a variety of … Continue reading →
Ah, summertime. Schools are out, and there are events galore, including a host of live music festivals in small towns and cities. We’re looking at the economic impact of such melodic festivals in small towns and cities in addition to … Continue reading →
The city of Batavia, Ill. is a small suburb of Chicago, with a population of roughly 26,000 people. It’s known as “The Windmill City” because it’s been home to six windmills companies. But perhaps the city’s proudest claim to fame … Continue reading →
Households and businesses having some sort of filtration system for water is becoming more and more common as the concern about fresh drinking water grows. With most water pipes having been installed around the ’30s and ’40s, some even earlier, … Continue reading →
