Snow Emergency Information

Snow Emergency Information

Seasons Greetings! I have received a letter asking about Sigourney’s snow emergency ordinance. I thought I would take the opportunity to remind the residents of Sigourney about the snow ordinance the City Council adopted last year. I rely on information given to me by the City Police Department and the Director of Public Works to declare a snow emergency. We agreed that a significant...

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Low-Interest Home Loans are Available

Low-Interest Home Loans are Available

The new Regional Housing Trust Fund (RHTF) was been implemented by Area 15 Regional Planning (AHEAD).  Low interest loan funds are available for qualified homeowners in Keokuk County as well as Davis, Jefferson. Wapello, Mahaska and Van Buren Counties.  Funding is available to procide carious repair/rehab activities such as roof replacement, new siding/windows/doors, electrical/heating/cooling...

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Christmas Committee

Christmas Committee

It has been many years since Sigourney added new Christmas decorations to the downtown area.  This year we had only the Season’s Greetings Banner and no pole decorations.  We are in need.  A new committee is being formed to investigate what is available, select the decorations and fund raise for the purchase.  If there is a large group willing to work toward this goal, then a few...

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We need help

We need help

The annual town celebration is now history and plans are underway for the 29th annual Fourth of July Festival for next year. We are looking for help in the organization of the event. I will admit that three people cannot do it all. We are looking for eight to ten people who want this celebration to continue strong. We have lots of good volunteers that go above and beyond, but we need help in...

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