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Vol. 52 No. 32 Norwalk, Iowa 50211
USPS No. 395-120
Phone 981 -0406
email: news@norwalknewspapemom
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Mayor’s
. Moment
By Tom Phillips
As we begin a new year and start to think about all
the possibilities it has to offer, I want to take just a
moment to reflect on the past year. 2019 was a big year
for the City of Norwalk and we have a long list of
accomplishments to show for it. But as I look back over
this list, I’m reminded that residents don’t see all the
work that goes into making these successes a reality.
The City Council and City staff work hard to enhance
the quality of lifefor current and future residents of
Norwalk. We are always looking at ways to plan for
future growth, all while keeping an eye on our future
strategic vision. Some of the accomplishments I list
below are projects that have been in the works for
months and sometimes years. I know it can be
challenging to not see instant results from all the hard
work but when these projects do come to fruition, its
quite rewarding. Since I’m limited on space, below is
an abbreviated list of our 2019 accomplishments.
Infrastructure
Finished Delaware Street reconstruction, water
service and sanitary sewer service extensions V
Progress made on our new water main feed from
Maffitt Reservoir
Sanitary and Storm Water improvements
through Windflower Park
- Overlay of North Ave.
Overlay of Beardsley St.
'Sections of several streets repaired to extend
the life of the street
-Comp1eted traffic studies of North Ave. and
Beardsley St. '
City Operations/Facilities
' Replaced Heating and Air Conditioning system
at the library ‘
Hosted RAGBRAI as a pass-through community
' Norwalk Music Festival
Economic Development
' Established a development Agreement with
Sleep Inn
' Broke ground for Farms of Holland Senior
Living
' Opened 1908 Draught House
Opened Norwalk Chiropractic new office
' Opened Sunset Crest Retail Center and will be
full in 2020
Opened Jones Family Dental
' Opened Hughes Century Crossing Retail Center
' Opened City State Bank’s new location
' Opened Michael Foods
' Hired Shelby Hisel as our communications
coordinator
'Taxable valuations on Commercial/Industrial
increased by $30,000,000
Public Safety
' Increased Fire Department staffing
' Increased Police Department staffing
' Continued to work diligently to guide Warren
County through the replacement of the
courthouse/jail and on the replacement of their
E911 radio system
Parks and Recreation
‘ Opened Warrior Park
‘ Opened Elizabeth Holland Park
' Developed and adopted a new Greenways
master plan
' Hired Robin Leaper as the new parks and
recreation director
I’m excited about all the possibilities 2020 has to
offer. If last year is any indication, Norwalk is on
track for another great year. Stay tuned as there are
some really great projects coming to Norwalk and I
can’t wait to tell you all about them. Until then, I
wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!
Award-Winning Group
Tonic Sol-fa to Perform
in N orwalk Tonight
Submitted by Rhonda Huegerich, Norwalk Music
Boosters
Tonic Sol—fa is'a ground-breaking a cappella
ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development
since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands
as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music
with Emmy Award Winning arrangements and multi-
million selling compositions.
They will be performing in Norwalk tonight,
Thursday, January 9th at 7:00 pm. in the Norwalk
Performing Arts Center, 1201 North Avenue in
Norwalk. Tickets are available for purchase at
WWW.norwalkmusicboosters.com or at the door. A
portion of the proceeds will benefit the Norwalk
Music Boosters organization.
New Year’s Resolutions
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For the beginning of a new year and decade, we
asked our readers to submit New Year’s resolutions
to us. Thanks to all of those who sent theirs in! Below
are the resolutions we received:
-To print off all my digital photos from the past
few years and get them in albums. ~S
—To be more organized with meal planning. ~A
-To stay in better contact with family members,
and friends. ~M
-To help my wife’s stress level by facilitating a
staycation where she can relax, read, and refresh. ~J
—To complete Cisco IT Certifications to advance
my career. ~J
-To clean up my bedroom myself. ~B (7 years old)
Be sure to check back throughout the year and see
how you did with keeping your resolution!
Events at
N orwalk Easter
Public Library
1051 North Avenue
515-981—0217
Thursday January 9
Rhyme Time- 10:30 am- This storytime is more
active, with lots of songs, rhymes, and shorter books.
Great for toddlers. All ages welcome. 25 minutes
followed by playtime.
Pajama Time 7:00 pm This is an evening family
storytime with songs and books. Great for all ages.
Pajamas welcome. 25 minutes.
Friday January 10
Learn & PlayGroup— 11:00 am 12:00 pm- Learn
& PlayGroupTM is a parent/cth playgroup designed
for parents and their children ages birth through five.
The curriculum is facilitated by experienced educators
and includes lesson plans focused on social-emotional
skills and language development, which are essential
for school readiness. Sponsored by Partners in Family
Development and Child Abuse Prevention Council of
WarrenCounty. .- i. . .
Saturday January 11
Messy Play Time! — 10:00 am — 11:00 am- Dig, Stir,
sift and squeeze with lots of different play materials!
We will have playdough, rice bins, and more! Open to
children of all ages and their caregivers.
Monday January 13
Baby Time 10:30 am- A program designed
especially for babies up to about 18 months and their
adults (siblings welcome!) Learn lots of songs, rhymes,
and bounces! 15 minutes followed by playtime.
Tuesday January 14
Reading Time- 10:30 am— This storytime focuses
on books and pre-reading skills. Read books, sing songs
and do activities! Great for preschoolers, all ages
welcome. 25 minutes followed by playtime. I
Do—It-Yourself (D.I.Y) Series— 6:30 pm— 8:00 pm-
All skill levels are welcome to make handmade crafts,
baubles, food, and so much more! Each month has a
different themeactivity and registration details will be
available 3 weeks prior to the event. This month’s theme
is: Spice Blends. (D.I.Y Series has replaced the previous
event “Craft Night”)
Wednesday January 15
Early Out Wednesdays! 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm- Drop
in activities every Wednesday if there is school in
Norwalk. No registration required. Great for
elementary age children, all ages welcome. This week
is the BUILD! Program. Build imaginative creations
with LEGO bricks and more.
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Plan to attend City of Norwalk’s
Community Chat
Held the 2nd Saturday of each month,
9-10:30 a.m. at City Hall, 705 North Ave.
Residents are invited to visit with
city representatives about a variety of topics.
Next Community Chat is:
Saturday, January 11th