The Rundown

January 23, 2025

Your up-to-date news source on City Council meetings!

  • Council members toured the West Liberty Public Library during a work session prior to the council meeting. They were able to speak with Director Allie Paarsmith regarding current library usage and future plans!
  • Fire Chief Kirt Sickels gave a presentation on the 2024 Fire/EMS Annual Report.
  • Council, City Manager Geertz, and Police Chief Houser addressed public concerns regarding the topic of recent immigration news and their effects on our community.
  • Council members approved the signing of the new 28E Agency Agreement with the Rural Fire District Board of Trustees. Trustee Dick Brand and Mayor Mark Smith took time during the meeting to complete the necessary signatures.
  • Council members approved the 2025 Safety Training Schedule for City employees – allowing Council to be more involved in the safety culture of the City.
  • Council approved memberships for Councilman Martinez & Councilwoman Dominguez to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) for access to resources, education opportunities, and networking with communities like ours.

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