Be prepared. The motto that scouts live by — trying to anticipate all possible scenarios and how to respond — is not only a good motto for them, but for municipalities as well. Having an emergency preparedness plan in place … Continue reading →
APWA 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year announced KANSAS CITY, MO. — The American Public Works Association announced in May the selection of 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks … Continue reading →
PWX Aug. 28–31 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn www.apwa.net/PWX By any name, the annual gathering of public works professionals still stands as the “Best Show in Public Works” for education, networking, new product demonstrations and displays. The American Public Works … Continue reading →
It’s summer again, which means that the Midwest and outlying and coastal states are out in force to repair the damage caused by winter potholes and wear-and-tear on local roads. Before patching or resurfacing, many communities will consult the Pavement … Continue reading →
Pity the poor Conestoga travelers of the 1800s heading west. They had no way of knowing if a band of renegades was around the next bend, or if a herd of bison was ready to thunder their way down the … Continue reading →
On one particular evening recently, I tried but failed to follow a sloppy “Contagion” story plot on prime time TV; failing miserably, I defaulted to checking the day’s top stories on my phone. Normally I’m good at scrolling past anything … Continue reading →
LIVINGSTON, Texas (June 20, 2016) – Little Beaver, a manufacturer of safe and productive drilling equipment,introduces the new Lone Star LST1 heavy-duty geotechnical drill rig.The LST1G+HD drills to 100 feet with an optional 4.25-inch hollow stem auger. The new model … Continue reading →
Sheriffs from around the country meet in Minneapolis for training, networking and exhibits June 24th – June 29th. June 15, 2016 – Minneapolis, MN – The NSA’s annual technology and education expo takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center this … Continue reading →
Bridges are vital to the transportation system, but in practically every state, a number of them have received failing grades and need to be replaced. One way that federal, state and local officials are addressing the problem is by knowing … Continue reading →
Donna Clark promoted to American Traffic Safety Services Association vice president, member services FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Donna Clark, a project management professional, was promoted to the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s vice president of member services position after serving as … Continue reading →
Charleston, W.Va., turns urban flight problem around The city of Charleston, capital of West Virginia and hub for government, education, banking, health care and commerce, hugs the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. A valley town that prospered from … Continue reading →
