Land Pride: Cooperative buying 101
Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … More from our cover sponsor →
Johnson City reimagined: The story of Walnut Street’s revitalization
In June, Johnson City, Tenn., marked a major milestone with the near-completion of the Walnut Street revitalization project, a $33-million-effort that has reshaped one of Johnson City’s key corridors. Walnut Street runs from East Tennessee State University into the heart … Continue reading →
Hydrant parties provide free summer fun for Rapid City residents
Hydrant parties have been seen throughout South Dakota as a great way to connect with the community. When Lindsey Myers, Rapid City, S.D., Parks and Recreation specialist, was looking for new events that had never been done or had not … Continue reading →
Follow the fun: Des Moines Park-N-Play program is a hit with residents
Des Moines, Iowa’s, mobile recreational vehicle may not be an ice cream truck, but it has the same Pied Piper appeal. When the Park-N-Play van pulls up to a park or a schoolyard, families know that a good time will … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Park it – Best recreational spaces
Shouldn’t everyone have access to constructive outdoor activities, no matter where they live? The Trust for Public Land thinks so. The organization has created parks across the country for use by local communities so that Americans of all colors, creeds … Continue reading →
Excess vegetative waste leads to free mulch program
Residents of Charlottesville, Va., are able to take advantage of a free mulch program offered by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. The program started as a way for residents to reuse the tons of vegetation collected each year, which benefited … Continue reading →
Smart water management transforms Sandy, Ore., operations and cuts water loss by over 30%
By Malay Patel, Senior Manager, Capital Projects for Mueller Water Products Sandy, Ore., may be a small city with just 4,200 water service connections, but it faces the same challenges as much larger municipalities: aging infrastructure, limited staffing and the … Continue reading →
Boise offers Youth Firesetting Intervention Program
Curiosity about fire is a natural part of childhood, but when that curiosity leads to fire setting behavior, it becomes a serious concern. Unfortunately, children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States, which … Continue reading →
Land Pride: Cooperative buying 101
Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … Continue reading →
When the water runs low: How two Texas towns are battling water scarcity
Across Texas, water scarcity is no longer a distant environmental concern. It’s now a reality already reshaping how communities live, plan and survive. In 2025, Texan cities like Beeville and San Marcos are navigating distinct, but connected, water challenges, ranging … Continue reading →
Streetscape project revives Pennsylvania city’s historic beauty
As part of a 2016 Economic Development plan, Lebanon officials took on a multi-year project that focused on the lagging downtown area of this city in eastern Pennsylvania. Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello explained that “the idea for the Streetscape Project … Continue reading →
Statesboro youth push change forward
A quiet, but determined, revolution is taking place in Statesboro, Ga., led not by long-time civic leaders or elected officials, but by the city’s youth. Formed in February 2023, the Statesboro Youth Council has emerged as a powerful force for … Continue reading →
Operation Cycle Break gets help to domestic violence victims and offenders
The Warren, Mich., Police Department is taking a step toward breaking the cycle of domestic violence with the Operation Cycle Break initiative. The multifaceted approach puts an emphasis on protection for victims and swift justice for offenders as well as … Continue reading →
Somewhere in time: Mackinac Island is a trip to the past
It was a genre-bending film that coupled romance with the science fiction concept of time travel. Playwright Richard Collier, played by the late Christopher Reeve, becomes enamored with a photo of Edwardian-era actress Elise McKenna, played by Jane Seymour, and … Continue reading →
Mass casualty exercise helps North Carolina agencies train for emergencies
Planning for the Elizabeth City, N.C., mass casualty exercise began in December 2023 and included collaboration and coordination between multiple different agencies. Local, county and regional partners included Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management; Elizabeth City Fire Department; Pasquotank County EMS; Elizabeth City … Continue reading →
Louisville, Colo., examining emergency management options
Louisville, Colo., City Manager Diana Langley has been on the job since March 2025 and recognized that the city has experienced quite a few natural disaster events, but didn’t have a comprehensive plan how to deal with them. Prior to … Continue reading →
Gilcrease museum plans expanded home in Tulsa
When a person thinks of Oklahoma, it might be of the famous musical by the same name, or Native Americans, tornadoes or any number of other things, including its nickname “The Sooner State” and the college football team known as … Continue reading →
Drone program boosts Lima police operations
In a bid to modernize and improve public safety, the Lima, Ohio, Police Department has launched an innovative drone program. Lieutenant Zac Leland contended that the investment, spearheaded by Major Curt Hile and supported by a dedicated team, has transformed … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Safest places to live in the U.S.
Residents want to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods. Whether someone lives in the suburbs, downtown or in the country, a sense of personal safety and security has to be present if the community as a whole is going … Continue reading →
