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NO PARKING ZONE
REVISIONS

At the September 14 City Council meeting, the council will vote on a 3rd reading of changes to the ordinance estab­lish­ing no parking zones.

The streets involved are Vine Street, Fair View Drive, Eleventh Street, Kellogg Avenue, and Linden Street.

Citizens are urged to review these changes and give feedback to their council members.

General Announcements

 

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National Flood Insurance Program

Effective February 22, 2010 Dallas Center residents are able to purchase federally backed flood insurance.

Click here to see the news release, and visit FloodSmart.gov for coverage information and agent locations.

 

Reminders

Time to trim those trees! When trimming trees overhanging the street the branches must be at least 15’ above the street and 8’ above the sidewalk. More info here

 

Remember that it is un­law­ful for any owner to allow an animal to run at large within the cor­po­rate limits of the City. Please put your animal on a leash!

If you have a US Flag that needs retired, drop it off at City Hall, and the Boy Scouts will take care of it for you.

Public attendance and input is always en­cour­aged at Dallas Center public hearings, City Council meetings, Eco­nom­ic Development Committee meetings, and other meetings listed in the Events Calendar.

Are you ready for the next severe weath­er? Do a reality check here.

Always Call 911 im­me­di­ate­ly about any active or de­vel­op­ing traffic, fire, weath­er, abuse, vi­o­lence, cri­mi­nal ac­ti­vi­ty, medical con­di­tion or other situa­tion you be­lieve might be an im­mi­nent threat to life or pro­per­ty.

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Strengthening Families Program

The Strengthening Families Program for parents and caregivers and their youth ages 10-14 years will be offered in Dallas Center.

This free seven-session program is aimed at building on family strengths, increasing family communication using love and limits, and helping youth navigate successfully through their teen years.

It is designed to:

  • Prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems
  • Strengthen parenting skills
  • Build family strengths

Registration deadline is January 10, 2009.

Session dates are Sundays, from 5:00-7:30 p.m., Jan. 18 & 25, Feb. 8, 15 & 22, and Mar. 1 & 8, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1204 13th St, Dallas Center.

A meal is provided as well as child care. A drawing for a gift certificate to The Smokehouse Restaurant will also be held for participants.

This program is offered by Iowa State Extension Dallas County in cooperation with DC-G Schools and the Dallas Center Police Department.

Sessions will be facilitated by Julie Kopecky, Michelle Leonard and Lynette Yossi. This program is funded by the Dallas County Children's Advocacy Council and is free to participants.

To register or for more information call Cheryl Weltha, Dallas County Extension, 993-4281 or go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas/news/SFP.htm.




City Events Calendar

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  • 2010-9-3, 4:00 pm
    Farmer's Market
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  • 2010-9-6, 0:00 am
    City Office Closed
    Labor Day Holiday
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  • 2010-9-7, 0:00 am
    Yard waste pickup
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  • 2010-9-10, 0:00 am
    Regular trash pick up
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  • 2010-9-13, 0:00 am
    Yard waste pickup
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  • 2010-9-14, 0:00 am
    Single stream recycling
  • 2010-9-14, 7:00 pm
    City Council Meeting
    City Hall
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  • 2010-9-15, 4:30 pm
    Water Bill Payments Due
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  • 2010-9-20, 0:00 am
    Yard waste pickup
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  • 2010-9-21, 7:00 pm
    Park Board Meeting
    Library
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  • 2010-9-22, 0:00 am
    First day of Fall.
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  • 2010-9-27, 0:00 am
    Yard waste pickup
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  • 2010-9-28, 0:00 am
    Single stream recycling
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  • 2010-9-29, 7:00 pm
    Library Board Meeting
    Library
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