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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup City Council approves new police officer and library staff",
   "summary": "The City Council approved the hiring of a full-time police officer and two part-time library assistants. The council also authorized spending for a new Bobcat Skid Steer Loader and tree dump grinding services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $33,675 contract to upfit three new grass trucks",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council considered a range of financial claims, approved several service contracts, and took action on community matters. Key decisions included approving a $33,675 contract to upfit three new grass trucks, adopting a firework permit for an event at the Jesup Community School, and accepting the resignation of Police Officer Brock Barnhart. The council also discussed communication options for residents and tabled an electronic scooter ordinance for further review.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup City Council approves six-month recycling trial with Kluesner",
   "summary": "The City Council approved a short-term contract for recycling services and passed several resolutions regarding employee salaries. The body also approved various city claims and appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_June_15_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup council approves contracts and employee compensation",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved three resolutions, including a contract and bond agreement and a resolution establishing supplementary employee compensation. The meeting also included the approval of claims and tobacco permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_June_1_2026.pdf",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup City Council approves $20,000 for July 5 fireworks",
   "summary": "The City Council held a special meeting to discuss and vote on a fireworks display for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The council approved funding for the event using General Fund reserves.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_May_27_2026_Special.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup City Council approves fire department trucks and street project water credits",
   "summary": "The City Council approved the purchase of two grass trucks for the fire department and a contract to seal a leaking manhole. The council also established a water bill credit for residents watering hydroseeded areas of the Prospect and Hopkins Streets Improvement Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_May_18_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup City Council approves water tower painting and budget amendment",
   "summary": "The City Council approved the plans and contract for the Water Tower Painting Project and adopted a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council also authorized payments for street improvements and approved a new park project in the West Echo addition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_May_4_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council adopted the FY 2026‑2027 budget with a new levy rate",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved the fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget, setting the levy rate at $14.30975. The council also adopted a three‑year union contract with specified wage increases and approved support for eleven single‑family homes in the West Echo addition. Additional actions included approving a $72,360 asphalt contract for Prospect Street and adopting a job description for a Street Superintendent.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_April_20_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on the proposed 2026‑2027 property tax levy",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026‑2027. No public comments were received, and the hearing was closed without further action. The council approved the agenda and then adjourned the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_April_6_2026_Special.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup City Council approves purchase of 16 breathing apparatuses",
   "summary": "The City Council met for a special meeting to address urgent equipment needs and insurance renewals. The council approved a purchase for the fire department, while a discussion on insurance quotes ended without action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_March_26_2026_Special.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council directs termination of Black Hawk Waste recycling contract",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved its agenda and consent items, including minutes, clerk reports, claims totaling $29,151.03, and a liquor license for Jesup 9 and Dine and Banquet Hall. The council voted to renew city insurance with a $1,738 increase and raise the property deductible from $2,500 to $5,000. It also directed the clerk to send a 60‑day termination notice for the automatically renewing Black Hawk Waste recycling contract. All motions passed unanimously.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_March_16_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approved a $77,700 contract for full-depth road patching",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved several items, including a $77,700 contract with Midwest Contractors for full-depth road patching. The council also adopted a $14,000 purchase of six firefighter turnout gear sets, approved a minor subdivision plat for GLORI LLC, and renewed employee health insurance with Wellmark and Delta plans. Additional approvals covered water‑meter replacement at the Jesup Community School and an electric pump repair at Well #2. The council discussed future options for the Central Recycling Site.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_March_2_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approved purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for $53,242.19",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved several contracts and appointments, including naming Blake Frush as the Water Operator and setting his salary. They authorized the purchase of two John Deere lawn mowers for $10,288.38 and 200 water meters. The council also approved a $53,242.19 purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, subject to removing a contract paragraph, and a $23,298.25 decrease to a State Revolving Fund change order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_February_16_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup council approves water valve project and equipment repairs",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved an engineering agreement for water valve replacement and a $5,150.63 repair for a backhoe. The council also set a public hearing date for the 2026-2027 property tax levy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_February_2_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-19",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approved a project fund for painting the city water tower",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council approved routine consent items, adopted a $3,722.45 gear‑locker purchase, created a project fund for painting the water tower, and repealed Chapter 23 of the Recreation Park Board. Council also approved fire‑department volunteers, the Lion’s Club Car Cruise, and the township portion of the FY 2026‑27 fire budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_January_19_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Jesup council discusses future projects and goals",
   "summary": "The Jesup City Council met to discuss future projects and goals for the city. The mayor proposed an open forum for the council to review initiatives and indicated that department heads have provided input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_January_13_2026_Special.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approved $63,363.85 payment for Prospect & Hopkins Streets Improvement",
   "summary": "The council approved the consent agenda, including a $63,363.85 payment and a change order for the Prospect & Hopkins Streets Improvement Project. It also appointed a new fire chief and ambulance chief, approved hiring a part‑time police officer, and authorized an engineering agreement to paint the water tower with increased liability insurance. Additionally, an Eagle Scout tree‑planting project at Veterans Park was approved and a council workshop was scheduled for January 13.",
   "agenda_url": "https://jesupiowa.com/vertical/sites/%7B0FCC6527-8F26-4694-9E90-5036C736E96D%7D/uploads/MN_January_5_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jesupiowa.com"
  }
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