January, 2012

Planning and Zoning Meeting: January 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.                   City Council Meeting: January 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

At the beginning of a new year people are always making New Year Resolution's.  They can be anything from losing weight and getting into shape, being nice to people, or going on a family vacation.  I have found out through my life that one of the best things that I have done that has benefitted me and others is SERVICE!  Service can be anything from saying thank you, opening a door for a person, shoveling someone's drive way, volunteering to be involved in an organization like the Lion's Club, helping a widow with her yard work and if you do not have time; then service can be helping someone financially.  I could go on and on about the different acts of service because there are many that I have not even mentioned.
 
But what I would hope that each person in the City of Iona would do is join with me in my New Year's Resolution which is:  Doing at least one act of SERVICE each week.  I believe if we all do this you will see a better community than we already have.    

 
Sincerely,  

Mayor Brad Andersen

1.  I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
 
2.  Nothing is worse than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
 
3.  I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
 
4.  There is great need for a sarcasm font.
 
5.  How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
 
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
 
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5.  I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
 
8.  Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
 
9.  I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
 
10.  Bad decisions make good stories.
 
11.  How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

A big thank you to all of those people who helped the City reduce the amount of water usage this year.  As a city we saved over 400,000 gallons of water from the previous year.  Thank you!

At December's council meeting the City of Iona recognized Ross Johnson for over 37 years of service (and still going) to the City of Iona.  In recognition of Mr. Johnson the City Shop will be known as, "The Ross L. Johnson Public Works Facility."   Thank you Ross for all you have done for the people of Iona.

As most people are aware: Robert Geray and Dan Gubler were elected to the City Council.  There will be a special recognition for Jane Shaw and Dennis McArthur at the January's council meeting.  Mr. McArthur and his wife will be leaving on a church mission.  We wish them both much happiness and they surely will be missed.  A new council member will be appointed and confirmed by the council in February to fill Mr. McArthur’s vacated seat.

The City of Iona is selling a slate pool table complete with pool balls and cues. The selling process is by silent auction and the table will go to the highest bidder. The bidder must be able to haul the table away on their own. The City is also selling a John Deere riding lawn mower by sealed bid. The bidding begins at $500. If you are interested in the bidding process for either of these items please call the City of Iona office at 523-5600.