This morning, Jake Hedgecock, a representative from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel presented a $25,000 Community Betterment Grant check to the city. On hand to receive the award was Assistant Fire Chief Tony Mosher, Assistant EMS Director Dan Riemersma, Police Chief Kevin Gott, City Administrator Jerry Moore, and City Clerk Christie Busby. Busby had submitted the grant application for the Fire and EMS Station project back in February, and in July, the city was informed that it was a grant recipient. The awarded funds are designated for use in interior painting, LVT/vinyl flooring, or electronic safety/security equipment for the new station.

The new school year is approaching! As the construction of the new Fire and EMS station continues, we have designated a safe Walk to School route for this year to ensure the safety of our children.

Friendly reminder to please return the Lead and Copper Inventory Survey letter that was mailed out to all residents a few weeks ago. The EPA requires 100% response to the inventory, even if your service lines are lead-free. There are several options for providing the information, see letter. If you have any questions, please reach out to City Hall or contact Public Works.

Please avoid Sherman St between E 5th St and E Jefferson St. The street is temporarily closed to traffic due to some downed tree limbs involving the power lines. Public Works has been notified and will be working to clear it.

**NOTICE**

Effective 8/5/24 through 8/8/24, IDOT has closed one lane of State Street (Hwy 117) between E Jefferson St and the Red Rock Prairie Trail to do utility connections for the new Fire/EMS building.

The Ride to Remember group will be at City Hall at 12:30 pm on Tuesday August 6th to honor Chief Mike German. Everyone is invited to attend and share memories of Mike. (The previous time of 4:00 was an incorrect time.) For more information, see their website Beyond the Call of Duty – EOW Ride (endofwatchride.com)

Day 67 August 6, 2024 Schedule:

Algona Police Department, IA 8:00a 121 W State St, Algona IA

Prairie City Police Department, IA 12:30p 203 E Jefferson St, Prairie City IA

Coralville Police Department, IA 4:00p 1503 5th St, Coralville IA

The City of Prairie City requests your input about safety on our roads, trails and sidewalks!  We are participating in a regional Safety Action Plan that is being developed as part of the Safe Streets for All program, which aims to prevent deaths and serious injuries for all users on the nation’s roadways. The Plan will identify solutions and strategies for all people using the road, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and people with disabilities.  

Your input is essential!  Please complete a brief survey at the following Link: https://fhu.mysocialpinpoint.com/central-iowa-safety-action-plan or by scanning the QR code.

There are two ways that the public can engage with this survey: a Q&A survey with a series of questions, as well as an interactive map.  Survey responses will be accepted through the end of August.  Thank you for participating in this important process to improve safety for all transportation users! 

The Fire and EMS Departments are having a brick drive to be a part of our new Fire and EMS station. See flyer for brick sizes and engraving price options