Louisa County supervisors hear city complaints; beavers blamed for water problems
Jim Rudisill
for The Hawk Eye
WAPELLO Local property owners’ concerns over a drainage issue in the south end of Wapello are leading to complaints to the Louisa County Board of Supervisors, which agreed Tuesday during its regular weekly meeting to try to mediate the issue.
Supervisors Brad Quigley, Randy Griffin and Chris Ball reported receiving calls over the continuing problems in the area. However, they later agreed during a discussion with county engineer Adam Shutt that the problems should be handled by Wapello city and Drainage District #12 officials.
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Wapello signs off on Louisa County Development Group membership rate increase
The council unanimously agreed to increase the city’s current $2,000 annual membership to the LDG to $10,000.
Jim Rudisill
for The Hawk Eye
WAPELLO A proposal that would boost its funding support to the Louisa Development Group was approved by the Wapello City Council during its regular meeting Thursday.
The council unanimously agreed to increase the city’s current $2,000 annual membership to the LDG to $10,000. Mayor Shawn Maine had originally presented the proposal during the council’s Dec. 17 meeting, explaining the city of Columbus Junction also has been asked to boost its funding support to the same level.
Wapello Fire Department replacement effort boosted by LOST revenue
Jim Rudisill
for The Hawk Eye
WAPELLO A renewed effort to build a new fire station in Wapello received a financial shot in the arm last week from the city council, which agreed to transfer Local Option Sales Tax revenue to a capital improvement fund that could be used for the station’s construction.
Fire department and city officials have been trying for years to develop a plan to replace the current, nearly 50-year-old structure, but have been stymied by financial and other reasons.
A $1.7 million bond referendum was defeated by voters in 2017, although city council members at that time said residents they had talked with supported a new station, but not at that high of cost.
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