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10/29/2026

Trunk or Treat and Halloween Party at the Main Street Manor Apartments . Don't miss out on the fun!

10/29/2026

10/29/2026

⚠️Press Release 10.29.2026 ⚠️

10/28/2026

A Huge thank you to our first responders!

10/27/2026

Guess what? It's Lefse Season! Get your order in today!

10/24/2026

In Iowa, precinct election officials are required by law to initial each ballot before handing it to a voter. These initials are a routine part of the voting process and do not identify you or cause your ballot to be rejected.

If your ballot has election officials’ initials on it, your ballot is valid and will be counted. There is no need to request a new ballot. Iowa’s election process includes safeguards at every step, and this is one of them. When you have questions about voting, turn to your trusted election officials for accurate information.

Visit https://voterready.iowa.gov for more election information and resources.

10/23/2026

Just a reminder, if you'd like to get Swea City text alerts, see the attached flyers to sign up for Text My Gov. Also, Alycia at City Hall would be happy to help you if you would like help signing up! 515-272-4606.

10/23/2026

Updates 10/23/26-
Ivon Tokheim provided a library report noting the library will participate in Halloween and Friends of the Library will be hosting an soup luncheon on election day.
Chris Stevens reported the fire department will be hosting their annual brunch this Sunday 10/25 and will be fundraising for extrication equipment/hydraulic sheers. This equipment allows them to cut a vehicle when a person is trapped inside.
Travis shared the electricians are getting close to finishing at the lagoon and operations are going well.
Tylor noted sanitation operations are going well.
Pay equest 11 & 12 were approved but payment will not be issued until necessary paperwork has been received.
Heidi McCormick shared she would like to oversee and implement a holiday decorating project and giving tree. Council members were excited about the projects and approved allowing the holiday decorating at the park. The giving tree will be housed at LaRows.
Council approved the street work invoice and the pole bracket painting invoice.
Council reviewed the updated pool cost estimate which totals $3,358,550. Mayor Langford noted this is the cost of a new pool. The topic will be reviewed by Park & Rec.
Council will remove the garbage fee to the County EMS for additional items.
Council will follow the advice of the attorney and pursue a fee for the Larson property and continue court proceedings for the Buhl property.
Council discussed nuisances at length.

10/23/2026

The City will be flushing hydrants 10/27/26. If you'd like to receive these notifications via text you may opt in to Text My Gov. Simply text "SWEA CITY" TO 91896 and follow the prompts.