Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
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Knoxville drives development with Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Taxes program
Businesses are considered economic engines in cities and towns. That’s why city leaders look to programs to attract and retain industry as promising tools for growth. To that end, the city of Knoxville’s economic development office strategically uses public resources … Continue reading →
East Lansing residents ‘Round Up’ for parks and recreation scholarships
The East Lansing, Mich., Parks, Recreation and Arts Department recently started a new Round Up for scholarships program for residents who wish to participate in parks department programming but don’t have the financial means to do so. Catherine DeShambo, East … Continue reading →
Janesville holds nationwide search for city manager
When it is time to look for new leadership, communities across the United States cast a wide net to attract top talent. In 2013, the city of Janesville, Wis., conducted a nationwide search to find a city manager. Mark Freitag … Continue reading →
High-tech training with simulation in motion — SIM-IA
Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel in Iowa are singing the praises of the new Simulation in Motion-Iowa training program. SIM-IA brings mobile, lifelike clinical simulation to healthcare providers in their clinical settings instead of requiring staff to travel to … Continue reading →
Parks department and hospital team up to create healthier community in Georgia city
No study has ever shown that physical wellness decreases a person’s happiness and productivity, but many have demonstrated the opposite. Parks and recreation departments across the country promote healthy lifestyles within their communities, and Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department in … Continue reading →
Vermont rail trail promises economic rewards
The Lamoille Valley in northern Vermont once bustled with trains hauling passengers and freight through the scenic, rural countryside. Towns along the route and the state of Vermont now believe a trail built on the former railroad bed will be … Continue reading →
On the road again: Red Wing Museum
With apologies to Ed Sullivan and every comedian who tried to imitate him, “We have a really big shoe …” Well, boot, actually. But it is really big. The size 638 1/2 D model 877 work boot was crafted in … Continue reading →
What’s in a name: Woodstock and Stowe, Vermont
When contemplating towns and villages in Vermont, a series of comforting adjectives usually nudge their way front and center. Words like “picturesque,” “charming” and “quaint.” Municipalities in The Green Mountain State invariably capture the attention of travelers seeking a bucolic … Continue reading →
Anaheim is making big changes over the next few years
With billions in theme park, hotel and commercial development arriving within the next five years, Anaheim, Calif., is poised for an economic boom. As the second largest city in Orange County, the community is gearing up to welcome the world … Continue reading →
M Top 10: The best fishing holes in the U.S.
Summer is knocking on the door: days of sunshine, warm temperatures, blue skies and great fishing lay ahead. Some outdoorsy types are already racing to take advantage of the laid-back weather by booing a charter or making plans to stroll … Continue reading →
Arkansas City prioritizes vulnerable community members with Safe Return program
Arkansas City, Kan., recently created a Safe Return program to help police officers protect vulnerable citizens such as children and adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down Syndrome and any other developmental or health disorder. “Our main focus,” stated … Continue reading →
Cities finding creative solutions to make affordable housing more attainable
Affordable housing tops many municipalities’ lists as an element their communities need. From coast to coast, they are investing in such projects or taking creative approaches to ensure there is housing to strengthen the workforce for employers. Albuquerque, N.M., and … Continue reading →
Innovation for beautification, efficiency and sustainability
Demands for keeping our communities clean continue to increase with regulatory requirements and expectations of residents. While at the same time, our ability to get the job done gets more and more difficult with diminishing labor availability, increasing costs and … Continue reading →
Hydro Helpers keep hydrants clear during harsh Green Bay winters
In Wisconsin, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and the Green Bay Water Utility are teaming up to enlist children’s help keeping fire hydrants clear during winter months with the Hydro Helpers program. The program originally was started in 2011 … Continue reading →
Milton, Florida, gives Lucille Johnson Park a much-needed makeover
The Milton, Fla., Parks and Recreation Department keeps a five-year plan of projects the department would like to see started in that time frame. The department surveys each of the city’s parks to make lists of improvements that need to … Continue reading →
Revolutionary wildfires map offers real-time edge against fires
Communities have a new, free tool available to keep their residents safe from wildfires. The Western Fire Chiefs Association, which is based in Wilsonville, Ore., created its interactive online fire map as part of its mission to aid fire and … Continue reading →
Baird finds passion in helping make life better in Lincoln, Nebraska
“Life is short,” believes Leirion Gaylor Baird of Lincoln, Neb. Baird was elected mayor of the city of Lincoln in 2019. She is the third female mayor of the city. “During college, a number of my good friends passed away … Continue reading →
South Carolina confronts diabetes head-on
According to the National Institutes of Health, 23.6 million people — 7.8% of the United States population — have diabetes. The NIH also determined 17.9 million people have been diagnosed, while 5.7 million have not and might not be until … Continue reading →
