It’s time to plant a fall garden and extend the productive bounty of summer’s harvest  into fall. Fall is actually an easier time of year to garden- it’s typically nice and cool, insect populations are reduced and some fall crops sweeten when nipped by frost. Newbie and avid gardeners alike, will enjoy the extra inning of fresh produce before the chill of winter sets in!

Cites importance of simple planning, lifesaving skills to ready for unexpected

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner today proclaimed September Preparedness Month in Illinois during closing ceremonies of the 2018 Illinois Emergency Management Agency Training Summit in Springfield, where the governor greeted a crowd of more than 600 first responders and emergency workers.

Wednesday, September 5– 3PM

Continuing rain pushed the projected crest of the Mississippi River up to 16.4 FT on Tuesday, September 11.  The current river level is 13.95 FT, and expected to reach 15 FT by Friday, September 7.

Little new or noticeable impacts or flood measures will be implemented until the river level exceeds 15 FT.

Based on the current river level projection, the following flood impacts and measures have been or will occur in the coming days:

Coalition of states and local governments oppose EPA’s new pollution rules

DES MOINES -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s proposed plan to dismantle the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever national limits on climate change emissions from existing fossil-fuel power plants:

Scott County Emergency Management

Donovan, Dave <David.Donovan@scottcountyiowa.com>

Public Works has posted the following flood update to the City website. 

Monday, May 7, 2018 - 10:30 AM

The current Mississippi River level is 16.26ft, and expected to crest at 17.8ft on Friday, May 11th.

April showers bring May flowers – and vegetables! Do you have leftover seeds? Bring them to the Seep Swap at Fairmount (3000 North Fairmount) on Saturday, May 26 at 9:00am and you might come home with something new for your spring planting! In additional, ISU Master Gardeners will be on hand with educational talks and planting tips.

Don't Miss Out! Registration Deadline is May 25!
In the heat of the summer, survival can be challenging for many animals as they deal with increased temperatures and protected resources such as water and territory. Find out how animals stay cool and see if they have what it takes to be a survivor.

Volunteers assist with everything from educational programs, animal husbandry, preparing diets, special events and more.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 30, 2018) – Make a difference locally and globally by volunteering at Niabi Zoo in 2018. Those interested in conservation, education, gardening and animals are encouraged to apply by May 25.

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