News & Announcements February 2010

Snow and Ice

Living in Iowa, we all know how uppredictable our weather can be. Our average annual snowfall is 32.7 inches and we normally experience three or four ice storms during the winter months.

During a winter storm, the city crew gets an early start by first removing snow from the main streets in order to get workers to their jobs, and to maintain emergency routes. Then, we concentrate on removing snow from the rest of the streets in town. Alley ways are next - we are awary that many of our residents use the alleys everyday.

To help our snow crew, residents are asked to find off-street parking as soon as possible when snow begins to accumulate. Equipment operators often work 12 or more hours in a shift, and appreciate getting through the streets as fast as possible. They need access to the whole street, otherwise a bank of snow may be left around vehicles. This not oly makes it difficult to maneuver, but also necessitates making another trip with the maintainer when the vehicle is eventually moved.

Snow and ice must be pushed as close to the curb as possible (using the parking as storage for the snow), thus unfortunately rolling snow into the ends of driveways.

Also, residents should not push snow and ice onto the traveled portion of a street , alley or sidewalk.

Methodist Church Soup Dinner

The Methodist Church Soup Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, February 21st from 11:00am to 2:00pm. All you can eat soup, rolls, homemade dessert and bake table.

Blood Drive

At the blood drive on January 14th, there were 18 donors registered and 15 units of blood were collected. Thanks to all who participated and especially Millie Mulvihill for her time in coordinating local efforts.

Hospice Volunteers Needed

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to become volunteers. For more information, please contact Linda Cravens at 712-239-1226 or toll free at 877-577-3888.

Valentine Coffee

Thursday, February 18th
From 2 - 4pm
Join us at the Community Center for coffee, cookies and conversation. If you need a ride, call City Hall and someone will pick you up.

Upcoming Events

  • Feb. 10th - Regular Council Meeting
  • Feb. 13th - Sgt. Bluff Legion Dinner 5-7pm. Take your sweetie out for Valentine's Day!
  • Feb. 18th - Community Coffee 2-4pm
  • Feb. 21st - Methodist Church Soup Dinner 11-2pm
  • Feb. 21st - Open House Birthday Party for Rose Rush





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