Built to Last: 25 Years of Fabric Building Services
“Over the past 25 years, the Fabric Building Division at Greystone Construction has earned the trust of hundreds of cities, counties, municipalities, DOTs (departments of transportation) and private firms, and has covered over 2,000,000 square feet of salt piles with … More from our cover sponsor →
Bringing first responders, farmers together to reduce farm fatalities
Farming is a dangerous occupation. Every day in the U.S., 100 farm workers suffer a time-loss injury. Agricultural workers are eight to 10 times more likely to die on the job than the average U.S. worker, and they endure some … Continue reading →
Agencies pool resources together in times of trouble
In times of trouble and need, our country has often banded together to be of assistance; celebrities and ordinary people alike shoveled sand into bags and placed them at levees during flooding. Community-wide cleanup efforts occurred after tornadoes, hurricanes and … Continue reading →
Ocala, Florida, retains Class 3 rating
The city of Ocala, Fla., has retained its Class 3 Community Rating System, which is basically the ISO rating for flooding and helps those in the city receive lower flood insurance costs. But, according to Sean Lanier, city engineer and … Continue reading →
Missouri volunteers provide rapid structural assessments following disasters
When a major tornado or earthquake rips through a community, local leaders and residents need to know quickly what homes and buildings are safe for use and what structures remain a risk for collapse. The magnitude of the damage can … Continue reading →
M Top 10: Best cities for dogs
Man’s best friend is enjoying privileged status these days: More rental properties and retail establishments than ever before are pet-friendly and welcome dogs and their owners. What cities are the most accommodating of canine companions? Forbes Advisor looked at 93 … Continue reading →
Rockdale, Texas, suffers surge of water main ruptures
In the early morning hours of June 18, an 8-inch, cast-iron water line ruptured in front of City Hall in Rockdale, Texas. As crews worked to repair the line, two more six-inch main breaks, approximately 15 blocks from the original, … Continue reading →
Global Environmental strives to deliver robust sweepers even in challenging times
The past three years can only be described as challenging for vendors and companies across various sectors as they navigate shortages in parts and labor caused by a global pandemic. Often, municipalities feel the ripple effect of these shortages with … Continue reading →
Fix-it clinics offer residents the chance to renew rather than repurchase
When it comes to environmental responsibility and reducing our collective carbon footprint, communities are quick to promote the three Rs of sustainability: reduce, reuse and recycle. But what about the fourth R — repair? The fix-it shop, once a staple … Continue reading →
Invasive plant removal programs
Cities across the country are incorporating invasive vegetation removal programs in hopes of promoting healthy plant growth. The removed plants are usually nonnative and grow quickly, disrupting plant ecosystems and causing harm to the environment or human health. In 2019, … Continue reading →
Water Reuse Project preserves precious Oklahoma resource
Nine years ago, the Lynn Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant in Broken Arrow, Okla., was using 220,000 gallons of potable water per day in its processes. Through a new sustainability process called the Water Reuse Project, it has gone from using … Continue reading →
Hastings Museum – Hastings, Nebraska
“Oh, yeah!” That catchphrase for one of America’s most iconic soft drinks applies just as well today as it did when the now ubiquitous concoction was invented 95 years ago in Hastings, Neb., by child whiz entrepreneur Edwin Elijah Perkins. … Continue reading →
Love Food, Fight Waste promotes community education to enact positive change
Working with Table to Table in various aspects and programs over the years, it was natural for Iowa City to reach out to the organization once more when looking for ways to increase food waste diversion within the community. Jane … Continue reading →
First responders embrace autism safety initiative
Imagine being trapped inside a bottle of thick, wavy glass. Everything you see and hear is distorted. Sights, sounds and sensations are magnified. No one outside the bottle understands you. This is how I describe autism. Now imagine being trapped … Continue reading →
Beautifying cities by removing litter
Those of a certain age might remember a public service announcement from 1971. The Clio Awards-winning spot was named one of the top 100 advertising campaigns of the 20th century. This unforgettable spot, most commonly referred to as the “Crying … Continue reading →
What’s in a name: Peru and Mexico, Indiana
Many municipalities in the United States are named after foreign cities. Paris, Texas; Copenhagen, N.Y.; Budapest, Ga.; and Athens, Ohio, are notable examples. Fewer towns and cities are named after countries, and Indiana is replete with such names: Brazil, Holland, … Continue reading →
The top 10 places for RV camping in the U.S.
Recently asked about the effects of the pandemic on recreational vehicle habits, Chris Emery, the editor of Ordealist.com, replied: “The biggest change with the pandemic is that more people still in the workforce are traveling in RVs.” Emery continued, “That’s … Continue reading →
Oz Museum – Wamego, Kansas
You’re standing across the street, looking at the facade of emerald and yellow bricks dotted with flying monkeys and the likes of a lion, scarecrow and other fictional characters peeking through the windows. Yes, you are in Kansas. More specifically, … Continue reading →
Engaging the community key to success for waste and recycling issues
Getting public input on municipal projects is generally a good idea, but sometimes city officials might shy away from it for a variety of reasons. With waste and recycling, the officials we spoke to said community engagement is the key … Continue reading →
