Bayfield, Wis., is a small tourist town on the eastern side of the state. A gateway for the Apostle Islands, it features scenic hiking trails, hosts a yearly Apple Festival and is known as the Berry Center of Wisconsin. Over … Continue reading →
Streamlining staff scheduling for five different divisions eliminates errors, resolves staffing shortages and saves up to 80 hours a month in admin time. Geneseo, New York – Scheduling 160 full and part time personnel for a 24/7 work schedule, with … Continue reading →
In 2003, when Mayor Scott Eisenhauer of Danville and his team came into office, pride was at low ebb. The number one complaint was the deplorable condition of city streets. “The first big step in resolving that was to get … Continue reading →
In 2005, the city of Danville had a problem. A century-old viaduct that permitted traffic on a vital east-west artery to flow beneath six tracks of busy railway lines had, by engineering standards, structurally failed. While the infrastructure remained operational, … Continue reading →
Removing snow is, most days, anything but delightful. It’s bad enough to have to contend with clearing highways, byways and city streets, but with the rise of multimodal and non-motorized transportation routes comes another set of challenges for winter maintenance … Continue reading →
George Edgar Merrick was, by all accounts, a hardworking, optimistic, creative idealist, with a flair for marketing and a skill for making money. He was born near Pittsburgh in 1886, the eldest of six children. His minister father, Solomon, took … Continue reading →
More than a century ago, the unrivaled reputation of Branson, Mo., as “The Live Entertainment Capital of the World” was, quite literally, carved in stone. The past It all started with a cave and a book. In 1889, seven years … Continue reading →
With winter in full swing, you’re probably kicking yourself for not requisitioning that third new truck and plow package last fall. Who knew you’d get this much snow? Neighboring cities are also short on equipment to keep streets clear during … Continue reading →
It’s not a question of “if” something will happen. It’s a matter of when. Municipal leaders know they have to have their proverbial ducks in a row when situations occur. That’s why having a risk management plan is critical to … Continue reading →
Roadside maintenance is never easier than when you operate a Land Pride rotary cutter, compact drill or powered rake behind the tractor. State, county and municipal departments responsible for maintaining roadsides or reclaiming rights-of-way turn to Land Pride for reliable … Continue reading →
Two web articles caught my eye recently. They’re both new takes on a frustrating theme: municipal bankruptcy and community deterioration. The first focuses on a poster child for municipal bankruptcy: Detroit, Mich. Chapter 9 proceedings for the Motor City’s case … Continue reading →
