Wallingford
Wallingford, IA · Municipal
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Norfolk Public Schools outlines facility improvement priorities across district
Norfolk Public Schools is considering a range of facility improvements across its schools. The Norfolk Daily News’ Nejla Muminovic reported Superintendent Erik Wilson presented the district’s facility improvement priorities at Monday’s meeting of the Board of Education, outlining projects identified through meetings with building principals and maintenance staff.
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Norfolk's economic development director focuses on increasing sales tax through extended retail sales
Norfolk’s economic development director is focusing on increasing sales tax through extended retail sales. During the Oct. 5 Norfolk City Council meeting, Melissa Garcia announced that the City has partnered with Alabama-based Retail Strategies, LLC, whose specialty is working with rural communities and analyzing data at a much deeper level than what the City has access to.
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City of Norfolk to work with consulting firm to create retail recruitment plan
Earlier this month, the City of Norfolk’s Economic Development Director, Melissa Garcia announced a partnership with Retail Strategies, LLC. Garcia said the company, which specializes in rural communities will gather and study data in depth. Then representatives will visit the community. "Show them sites where we think development could...
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Gas Leak Disrupts Wayne Community, Prompting Emergency Response
Wayne, NE- A natural gas leak caused by damage from underground construction work prompted evacuations and a temporary closure of Highway 15 at the south end of Main Street in Wayne on Tuesday evening. The Wayne Volunteer Fire Department responded to the incident, along with Black Hills Energy and several...
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Norfolk to celebrate River Point Gateway Arch and Downtown Lighting Projects
The City of Norfolk will celebrate the completion of the River Point Gateway Arch and Illuminate the River Point project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, on West Norfolk Avenue between 8th and 9th streets. The Illuminate the River Point project includes the River Point District...
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Norfolk School Board candidates weigh in on AI
The four candidates for the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education sounded off on close to a dozen topics last week during a Candidate Forum hosted by News Talk WJAG and the Norfolk Daily News. The board hopefuls were asked which safeguards and other preventative measures should be in place...
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Council approves purchases, tables land sale
Approval was given for the purchase of a bucket truck for the Electric Department and a water truck for the Water/Wastewater Department as discussion was held on a purchase agreement for a parcel of land along Highway 35 during Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne City Council. Discussion was held, with...
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Norfolk City Council candidate sounds off on spending
The lone candidate for the Ward 3 Norfolk City Council Seat David McCart was asked about reducing spending by the city during a Political Forum hosted by News Talk WJAG and the Norfolk Daily News this week. McCart responded by saying greater efficiency is the best way to control spending.
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City of Madison taking over operations at Countryside Home
MADISON, Neb. — The City of Madison says they are stepping in to run a senior care facility. The City of Madison says they are taking back direct management of Countryside Home starting November 1st. Following a new agreement with Arbor Care, city officials say they will take over...
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Nebraska family recovering after reported incidents at Siouxland daycare
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4th Street Closure Scheduled for Illuminate River Point Project
As part of the City of Norfolk’s Illuminate River Point festoon lighting project, portions of 4th Street between Norfolk Avenue and the alley will be closed as needed on the north and south sides of the street for footing removal and installation. The closure is expected to begin around...