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The 2022-2023 Financial Reports for the city have been released. You can find a copy on the Government Tab.
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SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT TO BEGIN 2/10/2025 Weather pending, on Monday, February 10, work will begin on the Swisher
SWISHER VIEW DR TREE REMOVAL PROJECT (Posted 11/25/2024 – Updated 12/04/2024) Weather pending, on Monday, December 9th, tree removals will begin on Swisher View Drive, at and to the south of Hilltop Drive. Temporary traffic control is anticipated in the immediate location where the contractor is working. This work is being done to remove dead Ash trees located within the City’s right-of-way and could take several days to be completed. As always, please use caution when traveling in or around the limits of construction.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT To the Electors of the City of Swisher, Iowa: You are hereby notified that the Mayor seat is currently vacant. You are further notified that pursuant to section 372.13(2) of the Code of Iowa, the Council has elected to fill the vacancy by appointment. The electors of the City have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a Special Election. The appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election in November 2025, as defined by Section 69.12, Code of Iowa. The Council will consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy at its regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on December 9, 2024. The appointment will be effective immediately upon taking the Oath of Office. Eligible electors of the City of Swisher, Iowa, wanting to be considered for appointment, should contact the City Clerk’s office located at 66 2nd Street SW, Swisher, IA or by phone at 319-857-4539.
Swisher Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Update October 28th, 2024 Weather pending, on Tuesday, October 29, the first phase of the Swisher Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program will begin. This phase of work includes televising the existing sanitary sewer with the potential need for sewer cleaning, flushing, and bypass pumping. Temporary traffic control is anticipated in the immediate locations where the contractor is working. This work will take place in Regions 1-4 as shown below and is expected to be completed by the end of the day, Friday, November 8. As always, please use caution when traveling in or around the limits of construction.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT October 23rd, 2024 To the Electors of the City of Swisher, Iowa: You are hereby notified that the City Council of the City of Swisher, Iowa, will have a vacancy of the Mayor seat. The mayor seat will be vacant effective 11:59 p.m. on November 12, 2024, pursuant to Section 69.2, Code of Iowa and expires December 31, 2025. You are further notified that pursuant to section 372.13(2) of the Code of Iowa, the Council has elected to fill the vacancy by appointment. The electors of the City have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a Special Election. The appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election in November 2025, as defined by Section 69.12, Code of Iowa. The Council will make the appointment to fill the vacancy at its regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on November 11, 2024. The appointment will be effective at 12:00 a.m. on November 13, 2024. Eligible electors of the City of Swisher, Iowa, wanting to be considered for appointment, should submit a request in writing to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Road Closure Update - Howard St 8/22/2024 The mainline concrete paving on Howard Street, between 3rd Avenue and Division Street is complete. The concrete requires cure time through the upcoming weekend and all vehicles must stay off Howard Street until Monday, August 26. Your assistance is appreciated. The 2024 Street Maintenance Project will Begin June 25th, 2024 6/14/2024
UPDATE: The 2024 Street Maintenance Project will begin as follows: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 3rd Street SW from Swisher View Dr to 142’ west Tuesday, July 9th and Wednesday July 10th, 2024 (Previously Monday, July 1st, 2024) 1st Street SW from Swisher View Dr to Essex Ave SW 2nd Street SE from Central Ave SE to Summit Ave SE Swisher View Drive 297’ east of Hilltop Rd SW to 120’ north of Orchard St SW
REMINDER OF CITY CODE 52.01 6/14/2024 Per City Code 52.01, lawns shall be no longer than 10 inches. Properties within city limits are responsible for mowing their ditches unless the slope is too steep. If the slope is too steep, please contact Public Works for other steps. If a lawn is neglected, the city may step in to maintain the property. The property owner will be assessed a fee per City Code 52.05-06. For more information on city code, click the link below.
SWISHER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – ROAD CLOSURE 6/10/2024 Weather pending, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Howard Avenue will be closed to all traffic between the south side of 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW for the next stage of work. 3rd Street SW will be closed for approximately 120’ on either side of its intersection with Howard Street. The 2nd Street SW and Howard Avenue intersection will remain open. This stage of work will include pavement removal, water main and sanitary sewer installation, grading, and pavement widening and reconstruction. Access on Howard Avenue will be reopened as soon as the work is complete. Stage 1 is expected to last through mid-August. These improvements are part of the Swisher Sewer Project.
Reminder regarding City Code 56-Keeping of Chickens. May 21st, 2024 Per Section 56.03-Number and Type of Chickens Allowed, “Only female chickens (hens) are allowed”, and per #5 of Section 56.12-Unlawful Acts, “No personal shall keep a rooster”. Keeping a rooster within city limits is a violation of City Code and considered a nuisance.
SWISHER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – ROAD CLOSURE May 17th, 2024 Weather pending, the intersection of 4th St SW and Jefferson Ave will be closed beginning on Monday, May 20th. The intersection should be opened by Friday, May 24th, again this is weather dependent. Crews will be working on replacing the sanitary sewer as part of the Swisher Sewer Project.
CITY OF SWISHER CITY-WIDE CLEANUP RESCHEDULED
Saturday, May 18, 2024 AND Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
On 2nd Street, entering from Rose Avenue and exiting onto Jefferson Avenue
City of Swisher residents may bring any unwanted items to the drop site at no charge, with the exception of household appliances, televisions, and computer monitors.
Household appliances, televisions, and computer monitors will cost $10.00 each for disposal.
Do Not bring construction debris, paint or toxic waste, commercial appliances, tires, or household garbage. No items are allowed from a business.
ONLY RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE SWISHER CITY LIMITS MAY USE THIS SERVICE! Proof of residency is required (bring something that shows your name and address, like a utility, phone, or property tax bill.) Swisher City Wide Clean-Up - Cancelled
May 11th, 2024
Swisher City wide clean-up has been cancelled for today due to the dumpsters not showing up. We will reschedule as soon as we can and communicate that with the community.
Disaster Preparedness April 24th, 2024 10-11AM
Shueyville Community Center
The University of Iowa College of Public Health has begun an AmeriCorps partnership Preparing for an emergency can seem overwhelming, but a free program called Disaster PrepWise guides older adults through the steps of creating a disaster plan to handle any type of emergency. The College of Public Health has partnered with Disaster PrepWise to bring a Public Health AmeriCorps member onto their team to help older adults in eastern Iowa to build personalized disaster plans. Developed by researchers at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, Disaster PrepWise consists of five modules and two additional sections on special topics. Participants will develop a personalized disaster management plan that they can share with their family, friends, and neighbors. <span |
