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Rock Creek Fire District receives ladder truck through DOD firefighter program

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2021 by Maggie KenworthyApril 28, 2021
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In January, the Rock Creek Fire Protection District in Kimberly, Idaho, received a 2003 Pierce Ladder Truck through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program, free of cost. This apparatus would typically cost around $1.3 million new or around $500,000 … Continue reading →

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Port Neches seizes river of opportunity

The Municipal Posted on April 22, 2021 by Lauren CaggianoApril 22, 2021
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It’s not unusual for a city to make use of its natural resources, like a riverfront. What is unusual, perhaps, is how exactly the city of Port Neches, Texas went about its riverfront development.           In 2005, two tracts of … Continue reading →

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Student firefighter program allows recruits to serve while pursuing a degree

The Municipal Posted on April 19, 2021 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 19, 2021
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A student firefighter program started in 1985 by the Manhattan Fire Department in Kansas continues to grow and challenge local college students today.           From the very beginning, the program has created a connection between the fire department and Kansas … Continue reading →

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Partnerships become key when serving an amusement park

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2021 by Janet PattersonApril 19, 2021
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When a person thinks about the local fire department, images of fighting building or brush fires, rescuing victims from a rushing river or educating school children about fire safety often come to mind.           But in a municipality where there … Continue reading →

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Lebanon sparks community conversation on police

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2021 by Sherry CapelloApril 15, 2021
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“I can’t breathe” was whispered, and the whole country watched in horror as protests broke out against police brutality. In Lebanon City, a protest was held in June by Black Lives Matter supporters and other members of our community. Lebanon, … Continue reading →

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The crisis facing EMS systems

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2020 by Carl MoenMay 18, 2020
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These are the first four links that appear on a Google search for news articles related to “EMS Crisis.” Nearly every day, somewhere in America there is another article or report on emergency medical services facing financial, personnel and staffing … Continue reading →

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Cities nationwide prepare for 2020 Census

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2020 by Amanda DemsterMay 13, 2020
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The 2020 United States census has begun, and with billions of dollars of federal funding on the line, cities across the country are working hard to ensure a complete count. For the first time, residents will have the chance to … Continue reading →

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Economic development with a global flavor

The Municipal Posted on May 11, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoMay 11, 2020
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The economy is becoming more global as we speak, and a seminar in Gilbert, Ariz., late last year only drives that point further home. Gilbert’s Office of Economic Development, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Gilbert Sister Cities sponsored the … Continue reading →

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Parks catalog captures community support

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2020 by Barb SieminskiMay 8, 2020
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The tried-and-true methods of fundraising — bake sales, car washes, magazine subscriptions, lemonade stands and candy — all have their place. But moving into the big leagues, such as coming up with successful fundraising ideas for city parks is a … Continue reading →

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City administrations shore up against erosion

The Municipal Posted on May 6, 2020 by Janet PattersonMay 6, 2020
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With water in the Great Lakes at or near record levels and rainfall in the Midwest well above normal this winter, it’s not surprising that cities around the region are facing erosion issues on lake shores and riverbanks.           According … Continue reading →

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Bellingham embraces Greenroads principles

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2020 by Andrew MentockApril 30, 2020
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In cities across the United States, industries that were thriving decades ago are dying off and leaving large facilities unoccupied and unkempt. Eventually, developers or municipalities take it upon themselves to tear down old buildings and start anew. But in … Continue reading →

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