Events

Reminder: Winter Parking in effect November 1

WINTER PARKING IS IN EFFECT (NOVEMBER 1 – APRIL 1)

PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ANY RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC STREET, ALLEY OR CITY OWNED OFF-STREET PARKING AREA DURING THE HOURS OF 12:00 AM TO 6:00 AM.

PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ANY BUSINESS PUBLIC STREET, ALLEY OR CITY OWNED OFF-STREET PARKING AREA DURING THE HOURS OF 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM.

FINES ARE $25 PLUS TOWING CHARGES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS/CONCERNS REGARDING THIS YOU NEED TO TALK TO POLICE CHIEF MIKE SPARR.

Iowa Water Tax Change

During the 2018 session, the Iowa legislature passed a new law which created a Water Service Excise Tax (WET).  Effective July 1, 2018, this tax replaces the current sales tax charged on water (which was 6% plus a 1% local option sales tax) and is NOT a tax increase.  The new local excise tax with be 6% with no local option tax.  It will apply to service charges, consumption, disconnection fees, and other related items, just as the current sales tax does.  Customer bills should be minimally affected.  This will appear as ET on your monthly billing statement.