• Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th
• Christmas: Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th
• New Years: Friday, December 30th close at noon, and Monday, January 2nd

SPRINGVILLE WATER QUALITY REPORT – 2025

Introduction: In compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, The City of Springville’s water system is providing its customers with the annual water quality report.  This report explains where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.  For more information about your drinking water, please contact Todd Wyman, Public Works Director, at 319-854-6428.

Does my drinking water meet EPA standards?  Yes, our water meets all of EPA’s standards.  We sample for over 80 contaminants that may be in drinking water.  As you will see in the table contained in this report, we found all contaminants always met the EPA guidelines.

What is the source of my water?  Your water comes from two municipal wells.  One well is 473 feet and the other is 390 feet into an underground source of water called the Silurian Dolomite Formation.  These wells are located at the water tower and at the east end of the football field.  The town owns the land where the wells are located and restricts any activity that could pollute them to ensure the safety of our water.  The State has completed a source water protection evaluation.  The Springville water supply obtains its water from the Silurian aquifer.  The Silurian aquifer was determined to be highly susceptible to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials allow contaminants to move through the aquifer fairly quickly.  The Springville wells will be most susceptible to activities such as leaking underground storage tanks, pesticide manufacturers, and air release permitted sites.  A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is available from the City of Springville at the city clerk’s office at 304 Broadway, 8:00 to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., M-F, 319-854-6428.

How can I get involved?  Our City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall at 304 Broadway, Springville.  Please feel free to participate in these meetings.

Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations?  In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.  FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.  The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety.

Do I need to take special precautions?  Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.  Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.  These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.  EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). 

Why are there contaminants in my water?  Drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.  More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.  Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.  The City of Springville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.  When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested.

Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agriculture livestock operations and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Health Affects of Lead in Your Drinking Water: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and you children.  Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.  Springville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used plumbing components.  When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.  If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested.  Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Other Information: Our water system is currently working with the community to increase awareness of proper waste disposal practices, to further protect the source of our drinking water.  We are also working with other agencies and local watershed groups to educate the community on ways to keep the water safe.

Water Quality Data Table: The water quality data table on the next page lists all the contaminants that were detected during monitoring for the 2024 calendar year.  The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Most of the data presented in this table is from testing done between January 2012 to December 31, 2025.  The State requires us to monitor contaminants less than once per year because the concentration of these contaminants is not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Definitions of the terms used in the table and explanations of the abbreviations are as follows:

Definitions:

• MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• MRDL: The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water.  There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

  • MRDLs are set for chloramines, chlorine, and chlorine dioxide.

• MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.  MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

• AL: Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Abbreviations:

• ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter
• ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter
• pcil: picoCurie parts per liter
• N/a: not applicable
• TT: treatment technique
• MRDLG: maximum residual disinfectant level goal
• MRDL: maximum residual disinfectant level
• N/d: not detectable at testing limits.

Table of Contents:

• Regulated contaminants *detected* must be included.
• Contaminant name
• MCLG
• MCL
• Level of detection & if applicable range
• Likely source of contamination
• Indicate any violation of MCL, MRDL, TT, or AL

• Location: Upper Butler Gazebo
• Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
• Time: Mayor Andersen will light the tree at 5:30PM

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the Springville Board of Adjustments on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the variance request from Dave & Elisabeth Deutsch for property locally known as 510 Broadway St., Springville, Iowa 52336.  They are requesting a variance to allow a 384 square foot shed to be placed on skids on the back lot of their property.  This shed is larger than is specified in Chapter 165.23 of the Springville Code of Ordinances. 

All interested persons may review the request, including a map showing the location of the property, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Springville, Linn County, Iowa, intends to fill the vacancy of the At-large City Council office created by resignation of Makenna Hollandsworth.  This appointment will take place on July 7, 2025, at the regular City Council meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m.

Eligible electors wishing to be appointed to fill the vacancy must contact the Springville City Clerk’s office and complete an application to be supplied by the Clerk.  The form must be completed, submitted and received by the City Clerk’s office no later than Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

The electors of Springville have the right to file a petition requiring the vacancy to be filled by special election.  Such a petition must include the names, signatures and residing addresses of a minimum of 96 eligible electors and must also include the date of signature for each elector.  This petition must be filed with the City Clerk within fourteen days after publication of this notice or within fourteen days after the appointment is made, whichever is later.  If such petition is filed as prescribed by Iowa law, the City Council appointment shall be temporary until the results of the special election are canvassed.  If no such petition is filed, the City Council appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election as defined in Section 69.12 of the Code of Iowa.

This notice is given as required by Section 372.13(2)(a) of the Iowa Code.

Dated this 18th day of June 2025.

City of Springville, Iowa

By: Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

In 1995, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, Dolly Parton launches the Imagination Library to foster an early love of reading and learning in her hometown of Sevier Co., TN. Since then, it has become the highest quality, most impactful, instantly recognized book gifting resource that policy makers, funders, early childhood organizations and families trust to inspire a love of reading.

A premier, book-gifting program that mails free books to registered children every month from birth through age 5. The Dollywood Foundation covers overhead costs and negotiates wholesale pricing for the books, while the Springville Community School District Foundation fundraise to cover the cost of mailing and decided-upon wholesale book prices.

Enrolled children from birth receive 60 books by the time they graduate from the Imagination Library. Book selections includes braille and bilingual book options. Over 2.5 million free books are gifted each month to children around the world. Over 200 million free books have been gifted since the program’s inception in 1995.

We are so happy to be able to offer this wonderful program that promote the love of books and reading. Register eligible children online at www.imaginationlibrary.com or pick up a registration form at City Hall or Springville Memorial Library. Donations are tax deductible through our 501c3 status and can be mailed to PO Box 12, Springville, Iowa 52335, C/O Treva Davis. Donations can also be made online at the above website.

Questions? Treva Davis 319-854-6950 or Suzanne Ramsey Carter 319-361-7469.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Springville, Iowa, is accepting applications for a full-time deputy city clerk.  Duties include, but are not limited to:   customer service, accounting records, written and verbal communications, and office administration. 

The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent; speak and write fluent English; be competent in Microsoft Office, and have some post high school training or work experience in office procedures and accounting.  Experience in city government and with gWorks (Simple City) software are all preferred.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.  Compensation will be based on duties and experience.

Applications, a job description, and informational sheet are available at the city clerk’s office at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa, 52336, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday; on the city’s website at:  www.cityofspringville.us ; or by mail.  The City’s mailing address is PO Box 347, Springville, IA  52336. 

You may call 319-854-6428 or email:  cityofsp@netins.net  with questions or to request the documents.  Completed applications must be received by the Springville city clerk’s office staff by 4:00 PM on Friday, September 22, 2023.

The City of Springville is an equal Opportunity Employer.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 A.M. At this time, clocks will “fall back” one hour, giving us more daylight in the dark autumn and winter mornings.

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day.\ 👉 Collection will take place on Wednesday, September 3rd.

We appreciate your cooperation and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🇺🇸

Please share this information with your neighbors.

The Iowa DOT is holding a Public Involvement Event for US 151 and 6th Street/county Road X20 in Springville on March 13, 2025 from 4-6 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church. Please see the link below for additional information. You may need to copy and paste the URL in your browser.

https://www.news.iowadot.gov/newsandinfo/2025/03/learn-about-the-plans-for-us-151-in-springville.html

Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the City Hall Building (304 Broadway). Anyone from Paralta, Viola, Whittier, Waubeek, and Springville area are welcome.

• $10 for an annual single membership
• $15 for an annual family membership
• $75 for a lifetime single membership
• $100 for a lifetime family membership

If you have historical items or stories you would like to share or donate, you can bring them to a meeting. For any questions please call Bev Franks at (319) 531-8410.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

They hope to complete the project on Friday, but this may change depending on the weather.

ORDINANCE 1-2026

CITY OF SPRINGVILLE, IOWA

The City of Springville has adopted Ordinance 1-2026 amending Chapter 57 of the City Code relating to Urban Chickens.  This Ordinance is in effect as of May 7, 2026.

The amendments include:

• Establishing a $25 inspection fee when the City investigates and confirms a nuisance complaint involving permitted chickens.
• Clarifying that enforcement action may occur if nuisances are not corrected within the required timeframe.
• Updating coop setback requirements to require coops be located at least five (5) feet from habitable structures.
• Requiring adequate food, water, and shelter for chickens at all times.
• Clarifying approved coop flooring materials.
• Updating minimum and maximum coop size requirements and clarifying when a coop is considered an accessory structure.
• Establishing standards for chicken pens, including minimum space requirements, fencing standards, predator protection, drainage requirements, and manure disposal requirements.
• Establishing a one-time permit fee of $50.00.

A complete copy of Ordinance 1-2026 is available for public inspection at the Springville City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. 

ORDINANCE 2-2026

CITY OF SPRINGVILLE, IOWA

The City Council of the City of Springville, Iowa, adopted Ordinance 2-2026 amending the Official Zoning Map and zoning district boundaries of the City of Springville, Iowa.

The ordinance rezones approximately 3.00 acres located at 300 5th St S, Springville, Linn County, Iowa, from its current zoning classification to C-2 Highway Commercial District as requested by BKS, LLC.

Ordinance 2-2026 was introduced and passed by the City Council on May 4, 2026, and approved by the Mayor on May 7, 2026. The ordinance shall take effect on May 7, 2026, following publication as required by law.

A complete copy of Ordinance 2-2026 is available for public inspection at the Springville City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.

Friday, 12/30/2022 at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, 1/2/2023

in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Dee, Michele, Todd, and Brandon

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Safe and Happy Holidays to all!

Dee, Michele, Todd, Brandon!

CITY OF SPRINGVILLE, IOWA

            The City of Springville has updated its water/sewer ordinances.  The ordinance adjusts the water/sewer rates.  The sections modified are as follows:

92.02    RATES FOR SERVICE.  Water service shall be furnished at the following rates within the City:

            1.  Meter Rates.  Service provided through meters shall be charged for in

            accordance to the following:

                        A.  First 2,000 gallons used per month @ $16.22 per month (minimum

                        charge);

                        B.  All usage over 2,000 gallons per month @ $8.11 per $1,000 gallons or

                        part thereof.

                        C.  Flat charge of $3.30 per month for the Debt Service Retirement Fund.

            2.    Bulk Rates.   Water used for commercial purposes from the pump, at the tower,

            or from hydrants or hoses shall be paid for at the rate of $7.25 per 1,000 gallons.

99.11    SERVICE CHARGE.  There shall be and there are hereby established sewer service charges for the use of and for the service supplied by the municipal sanitary sewer utility based upon the amount and rate of water consumed, as follows:

1.         First 2,000 gallons used per month @ $17.06 per month (minimum charge).

2.         All usage over 2,000 gallons per month @ $9.28 per 1,000 gallons or part thereof.

2.         Flat charge of $10.00 per month for the Debt Service Retirement Fund.

  A complete copy of proposed Ordinance 2-2023 may be viewed or obtained at Springville Clerk’s Office. 

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the amendment of Springville Code Chapter 63 and Chapter 65 pertaining to Traffic and Control.

All interested persons may review the proposed changes and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

• Location: 304 Broadway St., Springville, IA
• When: Monday, February 16, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the Springville Board of Adjustments on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the variance request from Brandon & Ann Marie French for property locally known as 507 2nd Ave., Springville, Iowa 52336. They are requesting a variance for setbacks, height and size for addition to existing garage located on the property. This meeting is open to the public.

All interested persons may review the request, including a map showing the location of the property, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, November 2, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. to add Chapter 156 and Chapter 157 to the Springville Code of Ordinances pertaining to Property Maintenance and Rental Housing. 

All interested persons may review the proposed ordinance and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. to amend Chapter 136 of the Springville Code of Ordinances pertaining to Sidewalk Regulations in Springville, Iowa.

All interested persons may review the plan and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the City of Springville for property locally known as 748 1st Ave., Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

All of the West 327.36 feet of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 84 West, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County Iowa, except the North 520.28 feet thereof and further excepting the South 330 feet thereof.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the City of Springville for property locally known as 748 1st Ave., Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

All of the West 327.36 feet of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 84 West, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County Iowa, except the North 520.28 feet thereof and further excepting the South 330 feet thereof.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. to consider revising Chapter 92 and Chapter 99 of the Springville Code of Ordinances pertaining to water and sewer rates. 

All interested persons may review the plan and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the City of Springville for property locally known as 250 5th St., Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

That part of the S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Sec. 28, Township 84 N, Range 5 W of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa, described as follows:

Commencing at the Southwest Corner of Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa; Thence N 02°10’39” W along the West line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 28 to the Point of Beginning a distance of 1094.45 feet; Thence continuing N 02°10’39” W along said West line of the Southwest Quarter to the South Right of Way of the Exterior Ally of the Original Town of Springville, Iowa a distance of 159.51 feet; Thence N 59°12’00” E along said South Right of Way to the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28 a distance of 125.08 feet; Thence N 88°14’22” E along said North line of the South 1/2 to a West line of Lot 1, Lensing First Addition to Linn County, Iowa a distance of 523.25 feet; Thence S 01°22’39” E along said a West line of Lot 1 to a North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 181.86 feet; Thence S 84°45’21” W along said a North line of Lot 1 to the Point of Beginning a distance of 631.40 feet.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the Linn Cooperative Oil Company for property locally known as 726 1st Ave., Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

That part of SW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa, lying S-ly of the Public Highway, except the East 682 feet thereof: And

That part of Lots 5 and 6, Irregular Survey of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa, lying S-ly of the Public Road.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the Beth A Mysak, Revocable Trust for property located along the eastern boundary of Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

The NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa except that part described as follows:

Beginning at the NE corner of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence South 250 feet; thence West 685 feet; thence North 250 feet; thence East 685 feet to the point of beginning and except the Public Highway;

Also, except Parcel ‘A’, Plat of Survey No. 2667 in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 in Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West, Linn County, Iowa.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the Beth A Mysak, Revocable Trust for property located along the eastern boundary of Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

The SW 1/4 NE 1/4, North of the Road in Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the Beth A Mysak, Revocable Trust for property located along the eastern boundary of Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

Lot 5, Irregular Survey of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4, North of the Road in Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from the Beth A Mysak, Revocable Trust for property located along the eastern boundary of Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

The NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa except the West 327.36 feet thereof and further except the Public Highway, And the South 330 feet of the West 327.36 feet NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from Scott T. Nealman and Jennifer M. Rahill for property locally known as 749 1st Ave., Springville, Iowa 52336 and legally described as,

Lot 6, Irregular Survey of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 in Section 28, Township 84 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M., except that part lying South of the road, Linn County, Iowa, subject to Public Highway.

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. to review bid documents for Emmons Park Project. 

All interested persons may review the plan and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation request from Springville Properties, LLC for property locally known as 305 5th St. S, Springville, Iowa 52336. 

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the City Council on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the voluntary annexation requests from David Stoner Farms Inc. and CTM Holdings, LLC for properties south of highway 151 and east of the city lagoons, Springville, Iowa 52336. 

All interested persons may review the annexation request, including the legal description and map showing the location of the property to be annexed, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

All interested persons may review the plan and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS REQUESTING PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED 5TH AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IMPACTING COX LAKE PARK IN SPRINGVILLE, LINN COUNTY, IOWA.

The City of Springville, in coordination with the Iowa Department of Transportation, is proposing to replace the existing 5th Avenue Bridge over the Little East Big Creek branch of East Big Creek. The project will include bridge replacement, drainage improvements, and reconstruction of the roadway approaches for a total project length of approximately 475 feet.

The existing bridge, a 28-foot-long steel stringer multibeam girder bridge, is in poor condition and will be replaced with a new 50-foot-long by 29-foot-wide single-span concrete slab bridge that includes a sidewalk along the south side for a future sidewalk connection. Approximately 350 feet of the existing roadway approaches will also be reconstructed. During construction, traffic will be maintained on a temporary one-lane detour bridge.

Temporary construction activities associated with the bridge replacement and use of the detour bridge will result in minor, short-term impacts to Cox Lake Park, which lies adjacent to the project area. The project will have 0.121 acres of temporary impacts to construct temporary stream crossing and 0.047 of permanent impacts for roadway reconstruction. Access to the park will be maintained throughout the project and closures of existing pathways within the park are not anticipated These impacts have been determined to be de minimis under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966. Section 4(f) protects publicly owned parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites from conversion to transportation use unless such impacts are determined to be de minimis—meaning they do not adversely affect the activities, features, or attributes of the protected resource.

The public is invited to review the impacts of the proposed project on the protected activities, features, and attributes of Cox Lake Park by doing any of the following:

• Call: 319-854-6428 to request information
• Send an email request for information to: jwatters@msa-ps.com

The public comment period will end October 27, 2025

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at the Springville City Hall located at 304 Broadway, Springville, Iowa 52336 before the Springville Board of Adjustments on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. regarding the variance request from Jeff and Lee Ann Grimley for property locally known as 306 1st Ave., Springville, Iowa 52336.  They are requesting a variance for setbacks, for addition to existing dwelling located on the property.  This meeting is open to the public.

All interested persons may review the request, including a map showing the location of the property, and file their comments in writing with the City Clerk at or before the hearing and/or may appear in person at the hearing.

Dee Wagaman, City Clerk

Please move vehicles in other City owned parking spaces and City parking lots so the Public Works department can clear off snow where they have room.

Only shovel or blow snow onto your own property, Do not shovel or blow snow into the street or on neighboring property.

Per the weather forecast, blowing snow will be an issue and it may be difficult to keep roadways completely cleared off. Crews will do their best to keep roadways passable but will not be able to prevent drifting at all times.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

Allowable Expenditures from the PPEL Fund: Section 298.3 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2022/298.3.pdf covers the allowable expenditures. Generally they include the following: Purchase and improvement of grounds ● Improvement of property ● Construction of schools, buildings and roads ● Purchase or lease purchase of equipment and technology exceeding $500 per transaction (each transaction may include multiple equipment or technology units) ● Payment of debt for schools or buildings ● Procuring or acquiring library facilities ● Repairing, remodeling, expanding, and reconstructing of existing facilities ● Expenditures for energy conservation ● Rental of facilities under 28E ● Purchase of transportation equipment for transporting students ● Purchase or lease purchase of buildings ● Equipment for recreational purposes

Prohibited Uses from the PPEL Fund: ● School district employee salaries or travel expenses ● Supplies ● Printing costs or media services ● Any other purpose not expressly authorized in this section

Summary of Springville CSD PPEL Fund Expenditures – Past 10 years: ● Security Cameras- Elementary/Secondary/PK Building ● New Roofing / Roof Coating ● Flooring – Carpet, Tile, and Asbestos Removal ● Technology Infrastructure ● Bus Cameras ● Property Purchase ● Floor Scrubber ● School Buses/Vehicles ● Tree Removal ● Maintenance Truck / Salt, Sand Spreader ● New Van Barn Structure ● Playground Equipment ● Architect Services ● Technology Services - Contracted ● Industrial Washing Machine ● Concrete Work ● New Telephone System ● Computers / Technology / Software ● Driveway Sealant/Repairs ● Window Treatments – Secondary Building Classrooms ● Fencing ● Exhaust Fans for Science Rooms ● Classroom Furniture – New Elementary ● Walk In Freezer for Foodservice ● Handheld Radio System ● Handicap Accessible Lifts – Secondary Building ● Demolition – Elementary Portable Buildings/Schwab Hall/House 160th 5th Street ● Lighting / Ballasts – Machovec Gymnasium / Practice Gymnasium / Auditorium ● Copy Machine Lease ● Girls Locker Room Showers ● Sidewalk Replacement ● Outdoor Bleachers ● Electrical Upgrades/Repairs ● HVAC System Upgrade/Repairs – Elementary ● HVAC System Upgrade/Repairs – Secondary ● New Bleachers/ Curtains – Machovec Gymnasium ● Shot Clocks for Machovec Gymnasium / Practice Gymnasium ● Sanding/Refinishing/Painting of Machovec Gymnasium Floor

• FY23 TAX RATE COMPARISON: ● Alburnett $15.14 Linn Mar $17.35 Olin $12.37 ● Anamosa $15.25 Lisbon $17.17 Solon $16.25 ● Cedar Rapids $14.72 Marion $18.00 SPRINGVILLE $15.13 ● Center Point $17.98 Monticello $14.03 ● Central City $17.60 Mt. Vernon $17.35 ● College Comm. $16.60 North Linn $14.18

Jeff Bayche (incumbent)

Karla Blakely (incumbent)

Makenna Hollandsworth

The Springville Memorial Library is seeking two Rural Board Members to serve on its Board of Trustees.

Public Library Boards serve a vital role and are responsible for:

1. Advocating for the library within the community
2. Planning for the future of the library
3. Monitoring and evaluating the library’s overall effectiveness
4. Setting library policies
5. Hiring and evaluating the library director

If you’re passionate about supporting your library and community, we invite you to consider this important service opportunity.

📍 Application Process:\ Paperwork for consideration may be picked up at the library.

📅 Deadline:\ Completed paperwork must be returned to the library by June 9, 2025.

Appointments will be made by the Mayor.

• Matching grants available
• Tax-deductible donations can be made via PayPal (scan the QR code below) or by check made to the Friends of the Springville Parks (a registered nonprofit).

If possible, please keep vehicles off the streets until Friday night to help our crews do a thorough job. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will make a big difference in keeping our streets clean and safe!

Thanks for your help!

Water Main Break Notice

Public works is responding to a water main break in town. Residents in the area may experience low water pressure or rusty/discolored water while repairs are underway. Please run your cold water until it runs clear. Avoid washing white clothing until the issue is resolved. We will share updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your patience.

Effective now through the entire month of September our water tower will be under routine maintenance. The tower is being drained and the interior painted. As a result, we will be running off of the wells which may cause some lower pressure and possibly discolored water. There will be two hydrants with relief valves open please do not touch these they need to remain open to reduce pressure. Lastly, please drive carefully near the water tower on 6th Street while under maintenance. Thank you!

We’d like to kindly remind residents that the Springville Yard Waste Site is available for Springville residents only, and is intended for natural yard waste materials.

✔️ Accepted Items:

• Grass clippings
• Leaves
• Flowers
• Garden waste
• Small branches and limbs (no larger than 3 inches in diameter and 5 feet in length)

🚫 Not Accepted:

• Whole trees
• Trash or household waste
• Root balls or garden fabric
• Lumber or any building materials
• Concrete, bricks, or stones

Please do not leave any non-yard waste materials at the site. Misuse may result in restricted access or closure of this valuable community resource.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep Springville clean and green! 💚

For any questions, contact City Hall at (319) 854-6428 or email us at dwagaman@cityofspringville.us.