The Newton Pool’s design has made a big enough splash to be recognized by an aquatic magazine. Aquatics International placed a spotlight on the Newton municipal pool for its bright color exterior and the city’s ability to wisely use its budget in the recent “2022 Dream Designs” issue. The architectural design of the pool was worked on by Lamp Rynerson and was submitted to the magazine by project manager Kyle McCawley. Director of Public Works Suzanne Loomis said the people in this city have been waiting a long time for this pool and it’s nice to see it win.
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Golf cart users in Halstead take note: the city has revised its regulations. The city council approved a new ordinance Monday that eases some restrictions and lowers fines for violations. Among these, golf carts will no longer be prohibited on First Street and any driver with a valid license can operate a golf cart. This means a 16-year-old with a restricted license could drive one whereas previously drivers needed to be at least 18. It also modifies the rules for child restraints. Children ages 4 and under are required to ride in a property installed car seat with a seatbelt. Children ages 5-8 may ride without a booster seat but must wear a seatbelt. Children 9 and older are not required to wear a seatbelt.
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So far USD 439’s new superintendent Greg Lehr, who started his post on July 1, has wrestled with the district’s annual budget, strived to build relationships with his new co-workers and adjust to a new work environment, and spent time working from home because construction meant the building went without power for a time. Yet he goes home each night with a smile on his face and excited for the next day. “Hopefully that’ll continue for a long time,” Lehr said. “I have no doubt that it will. I just feel like every day has been a great day and looking forward to the next one.”
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Before a full house, including proponents of wind energy, the Board of Harvey County Commissioners tabled its plan to adopt a temporary moratorium on wind farms Tuesday. Commissioners voiced unanimous support a week earlier for giving the Harvey County Planning Commission more time to update county regulations. The county also is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which is due to arrive this coming Monday. Commissioner Randy Hague was the first to break ranks after Fiona Bagwell, with NextEra Energy, said a moratorium would have a negative impact on her company’s ability to secure leases from landowners. She said she could guarantee that her company would not be ready to start the application process for erecting the wind turbines until at least January and probably not until March. Commissioners had planned to adopt a six-month moratorium.
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