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2009
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CITY HALL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
City Hall will close December 24th and 31st at noon and be closed on the 25th and January 1st for Christmas and New Years Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will answer your call.
CHRISTMAS VACATION SKATING SCHEDULE AT THE REC
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Closed | 1:30-3:30 | 1:30-3:30 7:30 - 9:30 |
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| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Closed | 1:30-3:30 | 1:30-3:30 | 1:30-3:30 (New Years Eve) |
New Years Day CLOSED |
1:30-3:30 | 1:30-3:30 7:30-9:30 |
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP
City employees will pick up Christmas trees on Monday, January 5th. Please place your tree curbside by 9:00 AM.
WINTER REMINDERS
1) WINTER SNOW REMOVAL
Residents are reminded there is to be NO PARKING on city streets from 2 A.M. to 6 A.M. between November 1st and March 31st per City Ordinance. This allows our employees to more efficiently remove snow.
2) SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
Please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks within 24-hours to ensure safe passage of walking residents and school children. If the City receives a complaint the City will clear the sidewalks and assess your property.
3) RURAL MAIL DELIVERY IN TOWN
Just a reminder that is the rural mailbox recipients responsibility to clear away any snow that should get piled up/around the mailbox post so the mail carrier can deliver the mail in a timely manner.
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
January 2009 Newsletter
160 S. Hayes Ave
Primghar, IA 51245
712-957-2435
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm
After-hour emergencies:
call 957-2435 for an on-call employee
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
Wishing you and your family joy and happiness this holiday season and throughout the New Year.
SEWER ASSESSMENT RATE INCREASE
SA rate increase goes into effect on January 22nd billing cycle; from $3.15 to $3.65 per 1,000 gallons of water usage.
"Thanks" goes out to all of you who dropped off goodies through out the year. They were very much appreciated by us all.
Once again, "Thank You!!!!!"
2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Street Dept - PAC's street project, replaced grader, plow truck and sander
Water Dept - 1st St SE main
Park Dept - camper dump site, repaired playground fence, purchased new playground equipment (to be installed this spring), replaced shelter house deck, collaborated efforts with O'Brien County Fair Board for the construction of the new open class building
Electric - replaced boom truck and service truck, converted 3 blocks of overhead lines to underground and reinsulated cooling towers at light plant
Cemetery Dept - replaced mower and service truck
Ambulance Dept - new EMT-B Schueller and new ambulance
Fire Dept - 7 new firemen-Tracy Bahrenfuss, Matt Harris, Andy Jacobs, Aaron Kilts, Rob Monical, Ryan Morris and Mike Warnke, SCBA air tanks and pagers
City Hall - retired 1993 general obligation debt, lowered city property taxes for the 3rd year, Council members Black, Edwards, Schall and Steffens attended Municipal Leadership Academy trainings, Deputy Clerk Nieman earned Iowa Certified Municipal Clerk certification
WANTED! Metal Pie Plates
O'Brien County Tourism would like to borrow or purchase your metal pie plates. If you can help please contact us at 712-957-1313.
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2009 SHELTER HOUSE RESERVATIONS
The City of Primghar accepts reservations up to 12-months in advance upon paid deposit. So make your summer reservations now to ensure your dates.
SEWER ASSESSMENT RATE INCREASE GOES INTO EFFECT
With this utility billing the new sewer assessment rate increase is now in effect. The new rate is $3.65/1,000 gallons of water usage for both residential and commercial customers.
SNOW REMOVAL
A kindly reminder of no parking on city streets from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM, to allow our employees to remove snow. Your cooperation is much appreciated.
CITY OF PRIMGHAR SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
Please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks within 24-hours to ensure safe passage of walking residents & school children. If the City receives a complaint the City will clear the sidewalks and assess your property.
RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, February 4th and 18th. Remember to set out your containers by 7:00AM.
REMINDER TO ALL THE CHILDREN
The skating rink is open on Saturday's in the afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30pm and again from 7:30 to 9:30pm in the evening. Admittance fee is $2.00 per child. If they go both times on Saturday the evening price is discounted. Need a party idea? Have a skating party at the Rec. Call Don Steffens for more information.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS
Tired of writing checks and paying late fees, tired of rushing to drop off utility payments on time? Then consider making payments with automatic bank withdrawals. Three payment dates are available, the 3rd,10th or 25th of the month. We NOW except any bank, any where.
TCA also offers automatic bank withdrawals on the 15th. Please stop by City Hall for authorization forms - it's quick and easy.
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist.
*Remember Your Valentine on Saturday, February 14, 2009.
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
March 2009 Newsletter
Unfortunately Winter isn't over YET...
CITY SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
Please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks within 24-hours to ensure safe passage of walking residents and school children. If a complaint is received, the City will clear the sidewalks and bill/assess your property.
NOTE-Property owners on the Square PLEASE maintain your sidewalks even after the snowfall. We've had several complaints about the blowing snow afterwards not being cleared and with residents/ customers walking around the square this needs to be taken care of.
Thank you for your cooperation.
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY IN TOWN
Just a reminder that is the rural mailbox recipients responsibility to clear away any snow.
2009 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS
Now accepting applications for Head / Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguards, Golf Course and City Workers until positions are filled. Some age restrictions may apply. EOE
Organization
LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Anyone interested in volunteering/helping out this season please call City Hall as soon as possible. More information will be available on the web as soon as we receive any information.
RECYCLING SCHEDULE and REMINDERS
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, March 4th and 18th.
The following items are what is accepted for recycling. Newsprint, computer and white ledger paper, magazines and Glossy Ads, Brown corrugated Cardboard, Brown paper bags, Plastic #1-4 (# on bottom of container), Aluminum and Tin cans (Please remove labels and rinse)
Items NOT accepted-
Medical Waste, glass, board box (including Flat fiber board- cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes pop/beer boxes.) and plastic bags.
For more information about Waste Connections Inc. go to www.tandcdisposal.com
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Remember to spring ahead an hour on March 8, 2009.
The phrase -"Spring forward, Fall back" helps people remember how Daylight Saving time affects their clocks.
2009 SHELTER HOUSE RESERVATIONS
Reservations for the Shelter House are being taken. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance with a paid deposit. Any questions, please call City Hall.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS-ANY BANK-ANY WHERE
Tired of writing checks and paying late fees, tired of rushing to drop off utility payments on time? Then consider making payments with automatic bank withdrawals. Three payment date choices are available now, the 3rd, 10th or 25th of the month. TCA also offers automatic bank withdrawals on the 15th. Please stop by City Hall for authorization forms - it's quick and easy.
2010 Census
2010 Census is still looking for approximately 15 more people to help out. So if you're in need of extra income please call 1-866-861-2010 or go to www.2010censusjobs.gov for more information.
Dates to Remember :
First Day of Spring is March 20th.
Easter Sunday this year is April 12th.
Spring Clean-up May 15th at curbside.
More information next month.
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist.
For the happenings on Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
City of Primghar
March 2009 Newsletter
City of Primghar
160 South Hayes Ave.
PO Box 39
Primghar, Iowa 51245-00
March 2009 Newsletter
Phone: 712-957-2435
Fax: 712-957-5300
Email: primghar@tcaexpress.net
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712-957-2435
April 2009 Newsletter
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm.
Open through the lunch hour unless posted.
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist.
SOCCER, SOCCER, SOCCER
JAYCEE SPRING SOCCER PROGRAM
NEW this year...Soccer is available for grades K-2 as well as 3-6. Games beginning at 9am April 11 and continuing through May.
CITY SPONSORED THUNDERCATS SOCCER PROGRAM
Come out and support the Primghar Thundercats Soccer team at the City Park this Spring. Games will be played weekly in April and May. Watch for the blue and orange on the soccer field Thundercats will be sponsoring a youth soccer clinic on April 4 from 9-12. Should you need more information contact Linda Torborg on the clinic or Rose VanderPol for the Jaycee program.
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
It is time to clean, clean, clean. Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15th, Curbside pick up ONLY! Fees must be prepaid at City Hall by May 13th. For more information see the enclosed flyer.
GARBAGE TAGS
Residential customers are reminded that you are allowed up to two 32-gal!on garbage containers of not more than 75 lbs per container each week. Should you have additional garbage, you must attach a Primghar Extra Container Tag to each container or bag. Garbage tags are available at City Hall, cost $1.00 each. If you should have more then this without a tag the extra garbage may be left. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
2009 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS
The City is accepting applications for Head/Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguards, and City Workers. Also a Part-Time year around office assistant. Please hand in your applications soon so selections can be made.
For the happenings in Primghar, check out www.primghar.com or Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net !
RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, April 1st and 15th. Please have your containers set out by 7:00 AM.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Jaycee's will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11th at 1:00 pm at the Community Building. Please bring your little ones through grade 4 to join in on the FUN!!
STILL WANTED! Metal Pie Plates
O'Brlen County Tourism would like to borrow (Will label), or purchase your metal pie plates. If you please, turn in by 4/10/09 or call 712.957.1313.
KICD 10th TRACTOR RIDE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...
You may recall the last time the KICD Tractors came to town. It was 2001. City of Primghar has been asked to host the Lunch again this year on Saturday June 13th. So we are asking for any one who may be interested in helping with this event to call City Hall at 957-2435 by April 10th with your name so we can get a committee organized. They are planning on about 250 tractors this year. Won't you please VOLUNTEER?
LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Registration for Primghar Girls and Boys Little League (TK-6th) are being accepted until April 10th. Registration forms will be distributed at school and/or are avaiiable at City Hall. Volunteer coaches and assistants are needed for both programs. If interested in helping with coaching volunteering, running the concession stand or have questions please call or stop by City Hall.
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May 2009 Newsletter
Reminders...
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Curbside Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15th. Appliance charge is $15.00 (per item) and NEW this year is a furniture charge of $5.00 per item. Fees must be prepaid at City Hall by May 13th. No appliances/furniture pickups without prepayment. Non-acceptable items: tires, batteries, car parts or *wet paint. The City of Primghar and Town & Country Disposal reserve the right to refuse all or partial pickups. Since this is also a normal garbage pickup day, please keep your regular garbage separated from your clean-up items. Please call City Hall if you have questions.
*Northwest IA Area Household Hazardous Material (HHM) Facility
A traveling trailer will come to Primghar to the City Shop behind the Savings Bank on Thursday May 14th from 1-4pm or if you want to get rid of your hazardous materials sooner you may call the HHM Facility for an appointment/information at 1-712-324-4026.
PROJECT SHARE
This is a great time to do projects that will make your house more energy efficient during those hot summer months. Your less fortunate neighbor would like to be able to make those improvements, too.
You can help through Project Share. Project Share (PS) is a plan created by your utility to assist needy households in making important, energy-saving improvements to their homes. You can add a regular PS contribution to your monthly utility payments or make a direct donation to PS. Your contribution is voluntary, flexible, and tax deductible. To participate, fill out the insert and return it to the City of Primghar, P.O. Box 39, Primghar, IA 51245 or drop off at City Hall.
RECYCLING & GARBAGE INFORMATION
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, May 6th and May 20th. Please have your containers set out by 7:00 AM.
1) With the weather warming up and yard clean ups going on, just remember that only branches, leaves and grass clippings are allowed at the City's dump site and in the dumpster behind the light plant. NO PLASTIC BAGS PLEASE!
2) The City will pick up branches broken off during bad storms on Fridays. Please call City Hall by 3:00pm on Thursday to request pickup. Sawed off branches are prohibited.
3) Utility bill due date is the 10th of every month. If the 10th falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday cut off date is the following business morning BY 8:00am for the drop box and 9:00am for the mailbox.
If the 10th falls on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday, the cut off date is Monday morning BY 8:00am for the drop box and 9:00am for the mailbox. Any questions concerning this policy please call City Hall.
FREE-TREE-PROGRAM
The City is again sponsoring the Free-Tree-Program. Residents may sign up to have 1 or 2 trees planted in their parking right-a-way sections. Call City Hall for more information. Deadline is May 2, 2009.
TRASH to TREASURE
The Primghar Community Building Board is planning a "Trash to Treasure" yard sale on May 16th. If you have anything in a GOOD, CLEAN condition that you want to get rid of, you may donate your items Monday -Friday from 9am to Noon to the community building starting May 4th. Call Rosemary @ 957-8015 for more information.
City Wide Garage Sales is Scheduled for May 16th, call Linda Wagenaar at 957-0801 to get on the list or for more information.
STAY SAFE:
Notify Iowa One Call before digging
Planning a new deck, patio, or room addition? Maybe you want to install a new fence or plant some trees or shrubs? For your own safety, before doing any digging, Dial Iowa One Call at least 48 hours in advance at 811 or 1-800-292-8989 to have underground utilities marked in advance.
IT'S FREE & IT'S THE LAW!
EVENTS
Mark your Calendar-KICD Tractor ride is June 13 ~
Cobblestone Days are June 19-21
Mother's Day is May 10th.
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
Phone: 712-957-2435
Fax: 712-957-5300
Email: primghar@tcaexpress.net
160 South Hayes Ave.
PO Box 39
Primghar, Iowa 51245-00
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted.
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist.
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CITY HALL CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
City Hall will be closed Monday, May 25th for the Memorial Holiday. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will answer your call.SWIMMING POOL
| 2009 DAILY POOL ADMISSIONS & SEASON PASSES PRICES | |||||
| Daily Admissions | 10-Day Punch Cards | Season Passes | |||
| Under 5 | free | 6-12 | $18.00 | Individual | $45.00 |
| 6-12 | $2.00 | 13 & up | $27.00 | Family | $85.00 |
| 13 & up | $3.00 | (over 4 members, add $5.00 each) | |||
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SANDBOX FILL
Primghar Jaycee's Annual Sandbox fill will be held on June 2nd starting at 7:00pm. Please call city hall @ 957-2435 by Monday June 2nd to be added to the list.DUMP SITE REMINDER
Only branches, leaves and grass clippings allowed at the City dump!!GRASS CLIPPINGS
Please refrain from allowing any grass clippings or debris into the streets.IT"'S BACK...
The Good Will truck will be at the United Church of Primghar May 21-28thCEMETERY FLOWERS
All flowers not in permanent planters at the cemetery will be picked up June 12th.WELCOME SUMMER EMPLOYEES
We are pleased to introduce the following part-time employees working in our golf, pool and cemetery/park departments for the 2009 summer season. The City is very appreciative to have these dedicated employees. City - Aphton Roberts and Meagan McCauley Golf Course - Zach Boltjes, Luke Halverson, Darrell Rehder, Deanna Smith Pool -Manager- Steve Raymond, Assistant Manager Kelly Schroder Lifeguards -Jessie Appledorn, Morgan Ebel, Reagan Ebel, Amber Hain, Krissa Hetletvedt, Taylor Jalas, Trevor Lansink, Casie Rehder, Aphton Roberts, Chelsie Rohrs and Kelly SchroderENTRE BASH
Entre BASH - Friday, June 5, 2009 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come and Go! FOCUS on new business startups and RE-FOCUS on existing businesses An intake team will assist you with the tools available to help start or expand your own business and visit with experts on how to patent, market, and finance your idea. Entrepreneurs…If you have a product, idea or talent you would like to show we have booth space available too. Contact O'Brien County Economic Development at 712-957-1313 or ocedc@tcaexpress.net for more information.FIGURE 8 RACES
The Jaycee's Figure 8 Races begin May 30th at 7:00. A complete race schedule is available on the City's website, www.primghar.com!Flag Burning
American Legion Posts of O'Brien County will conduct a flag burning ceremony on Monday, July 20th at 7:00pm. More information next month.RECYCLING INFORMATION
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, June 3rd and June 17th. Please have your containers set out by 7:00 AM.KICD ANTIQUE TRACTOR RIDE JUNE 13, 2009
Not to late to volunteer. If still would like to help please call Kevin Mars @ 757-1304 for more information. City of Primghar 160 South Hayes Ave.PO Box 39
Primghar, Iowa 51245-00
Phone: 712-957-2435
Fax: 712-957-5300
Email: primghar@tcaexpress.net
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm.
Open through the lunch hour unless posted.
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435
for an on-call employee to assist. Top
SWIMMING LESSONS
Public swimming lessons are scheduled for
July 6 - 17th, (Mon-Fri), from 10-11:00am with pool doors opening at 10:00am.
Cost - $20.00 per child for either session.
Please call the Pool at 957-8863, to sign up.
Pre-school lessons and Private lessons are also available please call the pool and talk to a life guard for more information.
Garbage & RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday July 1st and the 15th.
Regular garbage pick-up is on Fridays. Please have your containers set out by 7:00AM.
FIGURE 8 RACES
The Jaycee's Figure 8 Race schedule for July is Saturday the 11th & 18th at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday the 22nd (Fair Week) at 7:30 p.m. A complete race schedule is available on the City's website, www.primghar.com!
Summer Electrical Rates
Summer Residential Electric rates (June-Sept) are now in effect. If you have any questions or concerns please call city Hall.
| Customer Class | Rate Components | Rate ($) |
| Residential | Customer Charge | 11.00 |
| Energy Charge | ||
| June-Sept | 0.09 | |
| Oct.-May | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.09 | |
| Over 1,000 | 0.06 | |
| Commercial | Customer Charge | |
| Single Phase | 21.00 | |
| Three Phase | 28.00 | |
| Energy Charge | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.09 | |
| 1,001-10,000 | 0.08 | |
| Over 10,000 | 0.07 | |
| Controlled Water Heater | Credit per month | 1.00 |
| Controlled Central Air | Credit each month from June-Sept. | 3.00 |
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2009 O'Brien County Fair Summery
For a full schedule visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/obrien
SATURDAY, JULY 18 ~ 9:30 am - 3rd Annual Antique/Classic Tractor Ride
7:30 pm - Primghar Figure 8 Races
SUNDAY, JULY 19 ~ 1:00 pm - Horse Show
MONDAY, JULY 20 ~ 9:00 am - Rabbit Show
10:00 am - 4-H Exhibit Building Open to public.
5:00 pm-American Legion Flag Burning Ceremony /Dairy Show /Dog Show
7:30 pm-4-H Fashion Revue/Clothing Selection Style Show;
O'Brien County Fair Queen & King Coronation & Share-The-Fun Acts
TUESDAY, JULY 21 ~ 8:00 am - Beef Show
10:00 am - 4-H Exhibit Building Opens
2:00 pm - Children's Entertainment provided by O'Brien County Library Association
4:00 pm - Bottle/Bucket Calf Show
5:00 pm-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT **Hypnotist**
5:00-7:30 pm - Farm Credit Services Ice Cream Social
6:00 pm - Pedal Pull
7:30 pm - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT **Hypnotist**
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 ~ 8:00 am - Swine Show
9:00 am - Discovering 4-H Pet Judging followed by 4-H Pet Show
2:00 pm-Goat Show
5:00 pm - O'Brien County Youth Council Mud Volleyball Tournament
5:00-7:00 pm - O'Brien County Farm Bureau Watermelon Feed
7:30 pm - Primghar Figure 8 Races
THURSDAY, JULY 23 ~ 8:00 am - Awards/Announcements and Livestock Sale
9:00 pm - 12:00 am - Teen Dance
CITY HALL CLOSED
City of Primghar Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 3rd to celebrate the holiday with their families. If you should have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call employee will assist you.
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-Noon & 12:30-4:30pm
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
City of Primghar ~ PO BOX 39 ~ 160 South Hayes Ave ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245 ~ 957-2435
160 South Hayes Ave.
PO Box 39
Primghar, Iowa 51245-00
Phone: 712-957-2435
Fax: 712-957-5300
Email: primghar@tcaexpress.net
TopEVEN PAY/EASY PAY
Pay the same amount every month, no matter what the weather is like! How does this work?
Even Pay averages out the seasonal variations of your utility costs. We'll calculate your Even Pay amount based on your previous utility costs. Twice a year, any difference between your actual charges and your Even Pay charges will be averaged into your new payment amount for the following year or you can make an extra payment to catch it up.
PLUS-
Even Pay works most efficiently when combined with Easy Pay, which allows you to deduct payments automatically from your checking or savings account from any bank any where. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to pay your bill on time, and it's free. That's all there is to it! Even Pay is designed for residential customers with at least 12-months of good history with the City. Participants may not be delinquent with utility payments.
To sign up, please stop by or call City Hall at (712) 957-2435.
City of Primghar
RECYCLE and GARBAGE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, August 5th and 19th.
Waste Connections requests that you set out your containers by 7:00 A.M. the morning of pick up. **There is a limit of two 32 gallon containers per household. Tags may be purchased from City Hall for each additional container at a cost of $1.00 per tag.** So if some of your garbage has been left this could be why.
August 2009 News Letter
POOL CLOSING
To be announced. Watch the TCA channel for further details. Thank you for your patronage this summer.
Friendly Reminders-
From Planning and Zoning---BEFORE any construction can begin on any outside projects, additions, decks, improvements, fences etc. please complete a building permit. Permits can be picked up and returned to City Hall.
Utility bill due date is the 10th of every month. If the 10th falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday cut off date is the following business morning BY 8:00am for the drop box and 9:00am for the mailbox. If the 10th falls on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday cut off date is Monday morning BY 8:00am for the drop box and 9:00am for the mailbox. Any questions concerning this policy please call city hall.
48-Hour Posting on past due accounts - A $30.00 posting fee to apply if not paid 2 days prior to the disconnect date indicated on the disconnect notice. An additional $30.00 administrative fee will also be charged if Electric and/or Water services are scheduled to be shut off after 48-hour time limit but before actual disconnect occurs. This is to ensure ALL utility bills are paid before the disconnect date.
Please don't mow your grass clippings into the city streets.
New Electrical Rates
New Electric rates are now in effect. If you have any questions or concerns please call City Hall.
| Customer Class | Rate Components | Rate ($) |
| Residential | Customer Charge | 12.00 |
| Energy Charge | ||
| June-Sept | 0.104 | |
| Oct.-May | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.098 | |
| Over 1,000 | 0.068 | |
| Commercial | Customer Charge | |
| Single Phase | 23.00 | |
| Three Phase | 30.00 | |
| Energy Charge | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.101 | |
| 1,001-10,000 | 0.092 | |
| Over 10,000 | 0.075 | |
| Controlled Water Heater | Credit per month | 1.00 |
| Controlled Central Air | Credit each month from June-Sept. | 3.00 |
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NOVEMBER 3rd ,2009
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Nomination papers for the upcoming November 3rd election are available at City Hall or on line at http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/CityElections.html The first day to file candidate petitions and affidavits with the City Clerk is August 24th with the final filing day being September 17th no later than 5:00 p.m. Three council seats currently held by Clara Black, Glenn Schueller, and Don Steffens are up for election.
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm.
Open through the lunch hour unless posted.
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435
for an on-call employee to assist.
PRE-NEWSLETTER PRESS RELEASE - ABOUT $$$'s and ENERGY
City of Primghar
September 2009
RECYCLE DAYS
Recycling will be picked up on September 2nd and 16th. Waste Connections requests that you set out your containers by 7:00 A.M. the morning.
CITY HALL CLOSED
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day Holiday. If you have an emergency please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will assist you.
Give the Summer Help a **T**H**A**N**K**S**
City - Aphton Roberts and Megan McCauley Golf Course - Zach Boltjes, Luke Halverson, Darrell Rehder, Deanna Harrer and Nicole Riordan Pool -Manager- Steve Raymond, Assistant Manager Kelly Schroeder
Lifeguards -Jessie Appeldorn, Morgan Ebel, Reagan Ebel, Amber Hain, Krissa Hetletvedt, Taylor Jalas, Trevor Lansink, Casie Rehder, Aphton Roberts, Chelsie Rohrs and Kelly Schroeder
Little League Coaches and Volunteers-Dave Steffens, Jen Mars, Jenny and Josh Spencer, Thor Klinker and Traci Sohn. Also to all the parents for their support this season. Once again...THANK YOU!
VOLUNTEER!
Do you like to be there for people in their time of need? Had a lifelong dream of going into the medical field, but the schooling wasn't for you? Then do we have the opportunity of a lifetime! The ambulance team is seeking persons who would like to become EMT's! We need citizens to step up, and help out in order to keep the ambulance fully staffed 365 days a year, or 31,536,000 seconds a year. All it takes is a second for something to happen. Aren't you comforted by knowing that there is help in the same community, and that you don't have to wait? The only way this is possible is for people like you to volunteer! If you have questions, or would like further information please contact Loretta Edwards, Susan Smith, or Clara Black.
********Save the Date ********
October 8, 2009 , 5-7pm _Activities being planned by the Quasquicentennial Committee include a meal, time capsule opening, and the logo winner. More details to follow.****
Barn Quilt Tour,
O'Brien County Tourism invites you to attend their Barn Quilt Tour on Thursday, October 1st, 2009- Start: Fairgrounds (Primghar) 10 AM; Dinner at the Prairie Heritage Ctr. 11:30; Conclude at Fairgrounds 2:30 - Total Cost including dinner is $15.00; register by calling 712-957-1313 or email at ocedc@tcaexpress.net
Barn Quilt Raffle - $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00; Barn Quilt donated by Mae B's
LOOK FOR THE STAR TO SAVE NOW AND FOR YEARS TO COME
PRE-NEWSLETTER PRESS RELEASE - ABOUT $$$'s and ENERGY
Bright Energy SolutionsSM, a cash incentive energy efficiency program offered by Primghar Municipal Utilities and its energy partner, Missouri River Energy Services, is now offering cash rebates when you buy qualifying ENERGY STAR® products, including clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, decorative light strings, and room air conditioners.
Participating is easy! Simply visit your local retailer and select a qualifying product. Your retailer can provide you with an incentive application form. Complete the form and mail it along with a copy of your sales receipt to your local utility.
You will start saving money even before your rebate arrives. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR are designed to use less energy, save money and help protect the environment. Learn more at www.energystar.gov.
For more information about saving energy and saving money through Bright Energy SolutionsSM, please visit www.brightenergysolutions.com or call Primghar Municipal Utilities at 712-957-2435. It's money in your pocket.
NOVEMBER 3rd MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Nomination papers for the upcoming November 3rd election are available at City Hall or on line at http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/CityElections.html The first day to file candidate petitions and affidavits with the City Clerk is August 24th with the final filing day being September 17th no later than 5:00 p.m.
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Or Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm.
Open through the lunch hour unless posted.
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435
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Please show your support for our TRI-TOWN ATTACK football teams: 3rd ~ 6th grade boys from Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland on September 26th. Fun games to watch!
RECYCLE and GARBAGE DAYS
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, October 7th and 21st.
Waste Connections requests that you set out your containers by 7:00 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up or it might be left.
**Garbage Pickup is every Friday for residential customers. There is a limit of two 32 gallon containers per household. Tags may be purchased from City Hall for each additional container at a cost of $1.00 per tag. ** If you have more then the two container limit and no tag your garbage may be left.
5th Annual Haunted Scavenger Hunt
Presented by the Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital Health and Fitness Center (In association with Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital and Clinics)
All children ages 2-12 are invited to join the Fitness Center and area businesses and organizations for our Haunted Wellness Walk and Treat Hunt at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24th, 2009, at the South O'Brien ELEMENTARY School in PRIMGHAR, Iowa. Please note the location change this year!
Once again, there will be NO CHARGE for this event, thanks to our many incredible local co-sponsors. However, we are asking that each participant bring at least one non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food banks.
We ask that all participants pre-register by calling Wellness Manager Linda T. at (712) 957-2319 or emailing at torborgl@mercyhealth.com.
Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-in trick-or-treaters are welcome as well.
We encourage everyone to come in costume and require all children to be accompanied by an adult.
Again, please join us on Saturday, October 24th, 2009, at the South O'Brien ELEMENTARY School in Primghar at 7:00 p.m. for the 5th Annual Haunted Scavenger Hunt.
**The Hunt will close at 8:00 p.m.**
OCTOBER 31ST TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT
Be sure to welcome all the little spooks and goblins to your home on Halloween night by turning your porch light on from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Twist and Save With Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
Primghar Residents can "Change the World" for a little as $0.99 per bulb with special pricing. Starting Oct. 1 through Dec 31, 2009 residential customers of Primghar Municipal Utilities are eligible for special pricing that will allow them to purchase ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs at Shea's Hardware.
**Primghar Chamber Store Clearance Sale**
Stop on in...it is time to move some of the chamber memorabilia to make room for the new. Lots of items 1/2 price and several for $1.00 and under
including t-shirts, stadium cups, mouse pads, seat cushions, koozies and more.
2013 Quasquicentennial
Opening Ceremonies
October 15, 2009
5:00pm ~ Opening Ceremonies ~ at the Light Plant
Music Provided by the South O'Brien Band
Revealing of the Time Capsule
5:30-7:00pm ~ Serving Supper @ the Community Building
Free Will Donation * Burger or Brat Patty * Cheesy Potatoes
Baked Beans * Bars * Drink
6:00pm ~ Announcement of The Logo Winner
Opening of the Time Capsule for Display
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2009
City of Primghar
PO Box 39
Primghar, Iowa 51245
712-957-2435
City Hall Business Hours: ~ Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. ~ Open through the lunch hour unless posted.
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435
for an on-call employee to assist.
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Be sure to welcome all the little spooks and goblins to your home on Halloween night by turning your porch light on from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
LEAVES RAKED INTO CITY STREETS
Residents are reminded not to rake leaves into the streets. Large accumulations of leaves block the storm water intakes and culverts. Leaves may be placed in the city's dumpster behind the light plant or hauled to the City dump north of the lagoon. Residents may NOT burn leaves on public property.
SKATING RINK OPENS
The Skating Rink will be open for business starting on Saturday, November 7th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Also Saturday afternoon skating will begin November 21st from 1:30 to 3:30pm. $2.00 Admission.
STANDARD TIME
As the old saying goes "Spring Forward, Fall Back". Well the time is here to set those clocks back one hour the first Sunday of November or on the 1st this year. This is also a great time to replace your smoke detector batteries.
RECYCLE DAYS
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, November 4th & 18th.
CITY HALL CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY & THANKSGIVING
City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day; also November 26th & 27th for The Thanksgiving Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall, 957-2435 and an on-call city employee will assist you.
**Chamber Store Clearance Sale**
Stop on in...it is time to move some of the chamber memorabilia to make room for the new. Lots of items 1/2 price and several for $1.00 and under including t-shirts, stadium cups, mouse pads, seat cushions, koozies and more. We also have Cobblestone Memories prints 1 & 2, coffee mugs, drinking glasses, and new items arriving soon
*Another simple IDEA...give Chamber Bucks for Christmas gifts this year! Also available at City Hall. *
November 2009 ~ City of Primghar
PO Box 39 ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245 ~ 712-957-2435
Business hours:Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist.
For the happenings on Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
NOTICE OF PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM OR REGISTERING COMPLAINTS WITH CITY OF PRIMGHAR CONCERNING ELECTRICITY SERVICE
Persons desiring to request information from or register complaints with City of Primghar Concerning Electricity Service may do so by contacting: City Hall
160 South Hayes Ave
712-957-2435
If the utility has not been able to help you with your problem concerning your gas electricity service, you may contact the Iowa Utilities Board toll free at 1-877-565-4450.
You may also write the Iowa Utilities Board at 350 Maple Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069, or by E-mail at iubcustomer@iub.state.ia.us.
Goodwill Donation Trailer
October 29-November 5, 2009 the Goodwill truck will be back in town located at The United Church of Primghar parking lot.
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City Hall will be closed November 26th and 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Also, we will be closed
December 25th and January 1st for the Christmas and New Years Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will assist you.
SEND THE KIDS ROLLER SKATING
The Rec. Center is officially OPEN! Skating is available on Saturdays afternoons from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and again from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Admittance fee is $2.00 per child. (If they go both times the evening price is discounted.)
Need a party idea? Have a skating party at the Rec! Contact Don Steffens for more information 957-4165.
Special Hours in December:
FREE ADMISSION!!
On Dec. 5th 1:30pm-3:30pm for Christmas in Primghar
School vacation-Dec. 28, 29, 30, and 31, 1:30pm-3:30pm
$2.00
NOTICE GARBAGE and RECYCLING SCHEDULE*
Change in Commercial and Residential Pick-Up. To Thursday December 24th and 30th.
Recycling days are Wednesday December 2nd and 16th. Remember to have your can set out by 7:ooam.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT RECYCLE BINS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TRASH. YOUR DISPOSALS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP IF CONTINUED.
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
If you are looking for that
special Christmas gift, don't forget to stop in and check out the Chamber's Cobblestone Store @ City Hall.
There are travel coffee mugs, Primghar Ornaments and Cobblestone Memories Prints. Clearance items include koozies, shirts, baby bibs, and many other items!
New Items:
Pens, Mugs, Key Chains!!
Chamber Bucks Promotion:
(through Christmas Eve)
Received $5.00 EXTRA with every
purchase of $50 or more!!
48 HOUR POSTINGS REMINDER
Bills are due the 10th of every month. If not paid by the 10th you are then charged a penalty and given 12 more days to pay before actual disconnection.
The 48-Hour Posting will occur on the 11th day past due, with shut off on the 13th day. (unless this falls on a weekend, the next business day.)
The same $30.00 posting fee still applies. An additional $30.00 administrative fee will also be charged if Electric and/or Water services are scheduled to be shut off after the 48-hour time limit but before actual disconnect occurs.
This is to ensure All utility bills are paid before the disconnect date.
Christmas in December Calendar
Buy a number for a chance to win!!
Fifty Dollars a day will be given away every weekday the month of
December through *Christmas Eve.
The money raised will go towards Primghar Quasquicentennial Fund!
If you didn't did get a chance to buy a number and still want to please contact Brenda Harms @ First National Bank.
The Chamber would like to thank everyone who participates in making
this event possible.
*Christmas Eve's drawing is a chance for a $100.00.
It's a pleasure doing business with you...
Here's wishing you a Thanksgiving filled
with the joy of the season!!
City of Primghar
December 2009 Newsletter
160 S. Hayes Ave ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245~ Phone 712-957-2435
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm
After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
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