Former WaterWorks board recognized by mayor for their service – Newton Daily News
Members of the former Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees were honored by the mayor for their volunteer services on Jan. 16 before city council convened for their bi-weekly meeting. Newton Mayor Mike Hansen presented Maureen Lockwood and Brett Doerring with plaques commemorating their service. Brian Buch also served on the board of trustees but was […]
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Boil order issued for Mississippi County town
KEISER, Ark. (KAIT) – The Arkansas Department of Health issued a boil order Friday for the Mississippi County town of Keiser. According to the ADH, the order follows a main break. Mayor Rick Creecy said it should take a “couple of days” to correct. Residents are advised to boil all water for consumption until the […]
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Five Northwest Arkansas stories to watch in 2023
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and goal-set for the future. Here are five trends and narratives we’ll be watching as 2023 unfolds: High-priced housing ICYMI, the cost of living in NWA has rapidly increased, with the median price of single-family homes growing faster than any […]
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Water is Scottsdale’s top issue in 2023, mayor believes | City News
Water may be the defining issue for Scottsdale in 2023, according to Mayor David Ortega. “I am cautiously optimistic as Arizona and Scottsdale face the challenges of the mega drought, but my belief is that by holding true to our values … our family friendly neighborhoods and business-centered hospitality, (we) will continue to thrive and […]
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Former Bismarck Mayor starts water bill petition
BISMARCK, N.D (KXNET) — Have you noticed the price hike in property taxes and water bills locally? If so, you’re not alone: one resident of the city has certainly taken notice, and plans to do something about it. Former Bismarck Mayor Marlan Haakenson (who served in the position from 1986-1990) stopped by KX’s station to […]
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Topeka City Council holds first public meeting for proposed utility rate increase | #citycouncil
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Topeka City Council members held their first public meeting for the proposed increases in utility rates. The City of Topeka announced the proposal Dec. 5. Proposed utility rate increases for water are 11.5% for 2024 and 2025, and 11.6% for 2026. Wastewater rates would go up 8% in 2024 and 2025, […]
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Water pressure back to normal
CHRIS DAY Morning News FLORENCE, S.C. – Water pressure has returned to normal for city of Florence water customers, Florence Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin said during a press conference Tuesday at the City Center council chambers. The water pressure plummeted in late afternoon of Christmas Day. City employees left their families Christmas Day to inspect […]
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Anticipated MUD rate hike not related to streetcar construction plans
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Omaha-area natural gas and water rates are going up, but the mayor’s office says it’s not because of the streetcar. According to a news release from Mayor Jean Stothert’s office, officials from the Metropolitan Utility District told Omaha City Council members on Tuesday that the rate hikes were needed “to pay […]
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Management of WaterWorks begins transfer to city council – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Two months after voters decided in a special election to let the city take over the management of Newton WaterWorks and dissolve its board of trustees, the council officially approved an amended ordinance and changed the language of city code to put the administration change in effect. Council members passed the third reading of the […]
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Heated debate erupts over Milton’s water at special City Council meeting | #citycouncil
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – In early October, West Virginia American Water made an informal offer to the city of Milton to purchase the water supply for $10 million. On Monday, a special City Council meeting was held to discuss how they would respond to the offer. The meeting had been called Friday. Megan Hannah, […]
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