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The rules for running municipal utilities are a blend of local ordinances approved by the council and regulations of the Iowa Utility…
Employers are under no obligation to provide paid vacation, sick or holiday time to employees under any state or federal law. As…
Complete Streets Complete streets are designed and operated so they are safe, comfortable and convenient for all users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists…
Heating and Cooling Heating and cooling of buildings is where much energy is used and wasted. Controlling temperature settings is part of the…
Rain Gardens Rain gardens (often referred to by the technical term bioretention cells) are shallow depressions designed to slow, capture and infiltrate…
Cities are faced with many questions when dealing with buildings in disrepair. Can it be renovated? Does it have any historical significance? Should…
Resident Responsibilities Citizen cooperation is important to having safe and efficient snow and ice removal. To encourage this cooperation many communities have ordinances…
Given the advantages of using contract services, many employers may be tempted to reclassify an existing employee as an “independent contractor” or…
Many community leaders ask for guidance regarding steps to follow when considering public improvement projects. Types of projects may vary from a…
Many residents often select recreational trails as one of their top infrastructure priorities. What may not be as obvious is that these…