City Hall News

Happy Spring! Hopefully the ups and downs of the weather will soon be done and we can enjoy some consistency of warmth.

We wish our farmers a safe planting season along with our gardeners. The weather and the colors of spring are ALWAYS welcome!! As of March 2nd, there is a new City Clerk in training. Courtney McCullough is excited to learn what Becky knows.

Here is a little about Courtney: I grew up in Livermore, Iowa. Moved to Bode in 2009. Was in childcare for 18 years. Attended TR all through elementary and graduated from TRV in 2003. I am 40 years old and have 3 children of my own, all teenagers! (2 girls and a boy) All attended TRV as well for elementary but went on to Humboldt High School. My oldest daughter attends Iowa Central as a Nursing Student. My other 2 are a junior and sophomore. I am very excited for a career change! I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my kids! Hoping to do a little more fishing with them this summer! I can’t wait to get to know this job better and the people of the community more!

FLUSHING HYDRANTS: Mark your

calendars. The city will be flushing hydrants on Friday May 8th; please refrain from doing laundry as the water may become discolored.

MOWING: Just a reminder that grass needs to be kept mowed, if it should reach 6 inches the city may mow and bill you as the owner of the property.

Mowing should also include weed eating, please keep all weeds mowed including areas around your house, trees, and any outside items you may have.

BUILDING PERMITS:

This time of the year always brings all those building projects to mind. A building permit is required for ALL permanent structures. Pouring a cement slab or putting up a fence also requires a building permit. Applications are free of charge and available at the Bode City Hall

Bode Fire department

With daylight savings time in effect, we hope everyone changed batteries in your smoke detectors. If anyone needs help with their detectors contact a fireman and we will be glad to help.

Please be aware of burning and how fast a fire can spread if not controlled. The fire department is willing to burn CRP if needed for a charge. Please contact the department. As we go into summer and severe weather, please be aware of the different city sirens. If a tornado warning the siren will remain in a constant tone. If the fire department has a fire call the siren will be a high-low tone. As usual, during a tornado watch, the basement of the fire department will be unlocked as a shelter.

YARD WASTE

The City will pick up tree branches from your property if needed on Thursdays, these branches need to be cut to a 6-8ft length and piled in the same direction at the end of your property (please make sure they are away from any permanent structure) However, if you do hire a tree service to cut down or trim many trees; they would be responsible to remove the debris from your property.

With Spring here and clean-up days set, please plan on removing any garbage from your property that has blown in and utilize this service that is being provided for you. If we all do our part, we can all take pride in the way our community looks!

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY:

City wide Clean-up Day is set for (one day only) Thursday May 21ST. We will be doing this the same as we have in the past few years. Roll-offs will be set at the city maintenance shed and it will be available for you to bring your items between the hours of Noon-8PM, please use these hours only. Items should not be left at any other time. Please call the city hall if assistance is needed.

This year we will be charging for stuffed furniture and mattresses/box springs. They are $10.00 per item.

Every household will be able to utilize this service, free up to one vehicle. If more than one load a fee of $20 (Per Axle) per trailer,

$30 per pickup, and $20 per car will be charged.

The following items are considered E-Waste and due to new landfill regulations, these items can no longer be brought to the landfill and will be charged accordingly:

E-Waste Items
Television up to 13"	15.00
Television 14" - 26", computer monitors, flat screen TV’s	20.00
Television 27" +	25.00
Misc. E-waste	8.00
Printers	10.00
Computer Tower	10.00
Garage Door Openers	5.00

Items excluded are tires and any toxic chemicals. All appliances will need to be prepaid and left at your curb for pick-up. Please call City Hall if you have any questions.

GARBAGE PICK-UP: Garbage pick-up is on Tuesday’s each resident is allowed two

(2) City of Bode bags per week; these bags should be set next to the road in front of your house or next to the alley; we are finding bags next to homes or in the middle of the yard and are unsure if they are meant for disposal.

Please set your garbage out no sooner than Monday evenings; we also require that all bags be tied by utilizing the draw strings. NOTE: Derek will be gone a couple garbage days the month of April so please mark your calendars that these dates will be changed: 4/21 to 4/22 and 4/28 to 4/29. Thank you!

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG

Before doing any digging or disturbing of the ground, remember to call Iowa One Call at 1 800-292-8989. This is necessary with all projects, even the planting of trees and bushes. Iowa One Call will notify all necessary utility companies of the impending dig. Within 48 hours each company will come to your property and locate their underground utilities. If you dig before calling Iowa One Call, you are responsible for any damage that may occur.

LIBRARY NEWS

Thanks to all who attended our Taco Bar. 🙂

We have purchased a 3D printer for public use. The charges will depend on the size of the object printed. Liz Adams will be holding beginner sewing classes starting April 10th from 4p.m. till 5p.m. For more information call Library @ 515-379-1258

BODE COMMUNITY CENTER

Memorial Day Program will be on Memorial Day May 26^th at 10AM at the Community Center. There will be a program, with coffee and donuts afterwards.

Also, for established Bode residents , there are at least 11 events that are hosted by local organizations every year. These events are a great way to get to know people and , if so desired, volunteer to help.

Bode Community Club: Geri Wheeler Bode Library: Orlys at 515 379-1258

Memorial Park: Melissa at 515 379-1111 Bode Fire Department: look for flyers Also, the food bank pantry is held monthly.

Feel free to call city hall with any questions.

“The Bode Report” is available at the city Hall and the last day to pay your city bill is 7/1