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Apr 27, 2021
Important Information About Your Drinking Water
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Humboldt Municipal Waterworks Failed to Report a Required Notification
Our water system, Humboldt Municipal Waterworks, recently failed to comply with a reporting requirement. Even though this was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct the situation.
"We are required to report to the DNR when turbidity monitoring equipment is taken out of and returned to service within 24-hours. We are also required to return the equipment to service within 14 days. During the months of April and May 2020, we did not report the equipment being taken out or returned to service, nor did we return the equipment to service within 14 days."
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do at this time. You may continue to drink the water. If a situation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 hours.
What is being done?
We will report, within 24-hours, when a turbidity monitoring equipment is taken off line and returned to service. We will also ensure that the equipment is returned to service within 14 days. When equipment is taken offline grab samples are gathered every 4 hours, in accordance with Iowa DNR requirements.
For more information, please contact City Hall at 515-332-3435 or mailing address 29 5th Street South, Humboldt, IA 50548
This Notice is being sent to you by Humboldt Municipal Waterworks.
State water System ID # 4641064
Date Distributed: 04-23-2021
Humboldt CCR Report 2020
Humboldt Municipal Waterworks Failed to Report a Required Notification
Our water system, Humboldt Municipal Waterworks, recently failed to comply with a reporting requirement. Even though this was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct the situation.
"We are required to report to the DNR when turbidity monitoring equipment is taken out of and returned to service within 24-hours. We are also required to return the equipment to service within 14 days. During the months of April and May 2020, we did not report the equipment being taken out or returned to service, nor did we return the equipment to service within 14 days."
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do at this time. You may continue to drink the water. If a situation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 hours.
What is being done?
We will report, within 24-hours, when a turbidity monitoring equipment is taken off line and returned to service. We will also ensure that the equipment is returned to service within 14 days. When equipment is taken offline grab samples are gathered every 4 hours, in accordance with Iowa DNR requirements.
For more information, please contact City Hall at 515-332-3435 or mailing address 29 5th Street South, Humboldt, IA 50548
This Notice is being sent to you by Humboldt Municipal Waterworks.
State water System ID # 4641064
Date Distributed: 04-23-2021
Humboldt CCR Report 2020
Apr 26, 2021
People Service - Flushing Hydrants
People Services will be flushing hydrants around town on Tuesday April 27 & Wednesday April 28th.
Apr 12, 2021
Spring Clean-Up Notice
Spring Clean-Up for City of Humboldt Residents: Monday April 19,2021
JUNK ONLY - (NO BRUSH)
Items should be placed at curbside by 6:00a.m.
Again this year: Stickers are available at City Hall for the pick up of appliances, TVs and other electronic equipment at a cost of $10.00 each.
Collection Schedule: Items to be collected should be placed by the curb no later than 6:00a.m. Monday April 19, 2021 even if your normal collection day is other than Monday.
Preparation of items for collection: A one truckload limit per residence will be observed. Any items left after the date must be removed by the property owner to avoid a municipal citation.
NO BAGS OR BOXES OF JUNK ALLOWED!
Any item or items that can be placed in a blue or yellow garbage bag will be left at the curb. Items not to be collected: waste oil, wire, tires, batteries, items that contain Freon, paint, shingles, construction & demolition materials and hazardous waste. These items will be left at the curb to be disposed of properly. Sanitation bags will be collected as usual.
No commercial collection is provided. This is for City of Humboldt residents only. The City shall not be responsible for the collection of items left by the curb, which are not intended for collection. Your cooperation is necessary to ensure that this remains a cost effective and available service in the future. People are encouraged to ask property owners' permission prior to removing items intended for collection.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL ITEMS IF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. Read More
JUNK ONLY - (NO BRUSH)
Items should be placed at curbside by 6:00a.m.
Again this year: Stickers are available at City Hall for the pick up of appliances, TVs and other electronic equipment at a cost of $10.00 each.
Collection Schedule: Items to be collected should be placed by the curb no later than 6:00a.m. Monday April 19, 2021 even if your normal collection day is other than Monday.
Preparation of items for collection: A one truckload limit per residence will be observed. Any items left after the date must be removed by the property owner to avoid a municipal citation.
NO BAGS OR BOXES OF JUNK ALLOWED!
Any item or items that can be placed in a blue or yellow garbage bag will be left at the curb. Items not to be collected: waste oil, wire, tires, batteries, items that contain Freon, paint, shingles, construction & demolition materials and hazardous waste. These items will be left at the curb to be disposed of properly. Sanitation bags will be collected as usual.
No commercial collection is provided. This is for City of Humboldt residents only. The City shall not be responsible for the collection of items left by the curb, which are not intended for collection. Your cooperation is necessary to ensure that this remains a cost effective and available service in the future. People are encouraged to ask property owners' permission prior to removing items intended for collection.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL ITEMS IF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. Read More
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Jan 18, 2021
Harry Reasoner Dam Project
Find out more about the County's work on the Harry Reasoner Dam and the West Branch of the Des Moines River on its story board!
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Oct 23, 2020
Job Opening: Police Chief
CITY OF HUMBOLDT
POLICE CHIEF
The City of Humboldt, Iowa (4,690) is seeking applicants for the position of Police Chief. The City of Humboldt has been regionally known, and ranked near the top in Iowa as one of the safest communities. The police chief will be part of a veteran leadership team and report to the city administrator to implement goals and priorities established by the city council. Candidates must have a minimum associates degree in Law Enforcement or related college degree and five years increasingly responsible managerial experience in municipal law enforcement work. An equivalent combination of experience may be substituted for education. Position is full-time with excellent benefits. Application and job description can be obtained at www.cityofhumboldt.org or at the City Clerk’s Office, 29 5th Street South. Send completed city application, cover letter, and resume to City Administrator, 29 5th Street South, Humboldt, Iowa 50548; or by email to travisg@cityofhumboldt.org. First review of applicants will be Friday, November 20, 2020. The City of Humboldt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Trick or Treat Night
Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM has been set as Trick-or-Treat night in the City of Humboldt.
Sep 21, 2020
Fall Clean Up
Fall Clean Up
Brush Pickup has been scheduled for Monday October 12th.
Brush must be placed on the curb by 6 am. Brush pickup is limited to branches up to 7 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed close to the curb and away from sign posts and other things that might hinder the pick up. Limited to one truck load per residence.
Yard Waste Burn Days have been set for Saturday October 17th, November 7th and November 21st.
Burning is allowed between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. All fires must be constantly attended with a hose nearby. Burning is not allowed on City property including street right of ways.
Sep 02, 2020
Renewal for Off Road Vehicles now open at Recorder's Office
ATVs, Snowmobiles, ORVs & Off-Road Motorcycles may
be renewed NOW for the DNR 2021 License Year
at the Humboldt County Recorder’s Office
Aug 11, 2020
Volleyball Clinic and Tournament Team registration now available
Find the registration info and sign up link under the Parks & Recreation page!
Aug 05, 2020
2020 Roadway System Maintenance Project Newsletter now available
Click Here to read the 2020 Roadway System Maintenance Project Newsletter.
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Jul 02, 2020
All City offices closed Friday July 3, 2020
All City Departments will be closed on Friday July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. All garbage routes will be on a normal pickup route. Yard waste bags will be picked up on Thursday July 2nd instead of Friday.
Jun 02, 2020
City Hall Open
City Hall is now open to the public. Read the notice with more information regarding our opening and procedures.
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Jun 02, 2020
HFAC OPEN FOR LAP SWIMMING AND SWIM LESSONS
The HFAC will be opening for swimming lessons and lap swimming June 8th!
Swim Lessons will be offered for 2 Sessions the week of June 8th and the week of June 15th. For each session there will be 3 time slots per level. Levels 4-6 will run at 8:15am, 9am, & 9:45am. Levels 1-3 will run at 2pm, 2:45pm, & 3:30pm.
Swimming lesson sign-up will be WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD FROM 3PM TO 8PM & THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH FROM 3PM TO 8PM AT THE AQUATIC CENTER. Each time slot and sessions will have a certain capacity and when it is filled it is filled no exceptions. You can not sign up before these times, but if you miss these days you can sign up at the Rec Center. The cost is $25 per child and only available for Humboldt County Residents.
Lap Swim & Aquacise Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 7a-8a, 12p-2p, & 4:30p-6p
Saturday: 7a-9a
Sunday: 12p-2p
Lap swimming will be available by reservation only and for 30 minute time slots. At this time lap swimming will be free for Humboldt County Reisdents only.
May 21, 2020
Closed for Memorial Day
All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Monday's garbage will be picked up on Tuesday along with Tuesday's normal route. All other garbage pick ups will be on their normal schedule.
Apr 09, 2020
Spring Clean Up Days
Spring Clean Up Days have been set as follows:
Junk Days: April 20th
Yard Waste Burn Day : April 25
Brush Pick Up: May 4
Junk Days: April 20th
Yard Waste Burn Day : April 25
Brush Pick Up: May 4
Apr 09, 2020
Animal Control Services RFP
Monday night the council issued the following Request for Propsals for Animal Control services. All bids must be turned in by April 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
Click Here for more info.
Click Here for more info.
Apr 09, 2020
Nuisance Mowing RFP
Click Here to see more information about the Request for Proposals for Nuisance Mowing.
Mar 19, 2020
Now Hiring Seasonal Parks Help
See Job Openings for job description and application. Deadline is April 3 ,2020.
Mar 18, 2020
CITY HALL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
EFFECTIVE END OF BUSINESS DAY MARCH 18, 2020, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFHUMBOLDT.ORG OR LEFT IN THE DROP BOX. WE CAN ALSO BE REACHED BY PHONE 332-3435 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
Mar 06, 2020
Yard Waste Burn Day Set
Yard Waste Burn Day will be Saturday April 25. Burning is allowed between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. All fires must be constantly attended with a hose nearby. Burning is not allowed on City property including street right of ways.
Mar 06, 2020
Brush Pickup Set
Brush pick up day is set for Monday May 4. Brush pickup is limited to branches up to 7 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed close to the curb and away from sign posts and other things that might hinder the pick up, and is limited to one truck load per residence.
Feb 26, 2020
Junk Pick Up Set
Junk pick up will be Monday April 20, 2020. Everything must be out by 6:00 am that day to be eligible for pickup.
Only one load per household.
Please no liquids, tires, batteries, wire, hazardous materials or construction/demolition materials (i.e. drywall, insulation, etc).
All appliances require a special sticker (Can be purchased at City Hall for $10) and will be picked up separately from the other items.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to dispose of anything that is left after clean up is complete.
Feb 04, 2020
Max Levy Notice
Due to current legislation, we are required to post this notice. This is not reflective of the actual budget to be approved by City Council on March 16, 2020. To view the actual notice, please click on "Archives".
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Dec 27, 2019
Community Calendar Form now available!
Have an event that you want to put on the community calendar but you are not sure who to send the info to? Submit the Community Calendar Event Form now! Click Here to get to the form!
Dec 01, 2019
WINTER PARKING NOW IN EFFECT
WINTER PARKING NOW IN EFFECT!
ACCORDING TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 69.11 WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS:
ACCORDING TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 69.11 WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS:
No person shall park any vehicle on any street between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day during the months of December, January, February, and March.
Nov 25, 2019
Christmasland Hours!
Christmasland will be open as follows for the 2019 season:
Nov 29 - 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 30 & Dec 1 - 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30pm
Dec 5 - 6 - 6:30-8:30pm
Dec 7-8, 14-15 & 21-22 - 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30pm
Weeknights Dec 10-Dec 20 - 6:30-8:30
Dec 23 - 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30
Dec 24 - 2:30-4:30pm
Nov 29 - 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 30 & Dec 1 - 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30pm
Dec 5 - 6 - 6:30-8:30pm
Dec 7-8, 14-15 & 21-22 - 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30pm
Weeknights Dec 10-Dec 20 - 6:30-8:30
Dec 23 - 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30
Dec 24 - 2:30-4:30pm
Nov 22, 2019
All City Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, all city offices will be closed Thursday Nov 28th and Friday Nov 29. Trash for both days will be picked up on Wednesday the 27th, along with Wednesday's route. The rest of the week is on regular schedule.
Nov 08, 2019
City Offices closed for Veterans Day
All City offices will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Monday's garbage pickup will be done on Tuesday with Tuesday's normal route. All other garbage will be on normal schedule.
Nov 07, 2019
NOW HIRING FOR POOL MANAGER
Now hiring for a Pool Manager. Go to HOW DO I? -> JOB OPENINGS for more information
Oct 31, 2019
2nd Burn Date
2nd burn date of the fall will be Sat Nov 2nd. Please see pop up for more information.
Oct 30, 2019
BEGGARS NIGHT
Beggar's night in Humboldt will be Thursday October 31st from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sep 24, 2019
RENEW 2020 DNR LICENSE @ RECORDER'S OFFICE
ATV, SNOWMOBILES, ORV & OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES MAY BE RENEWED NOW FOR THE DNR 2020 LICENSE YEAR @ RECORDER'S OFFICE.
Sep 20, 2019
Compost now available!
Compost now available for anyone who would like it. Pick up at the compost pile.
Jul 19, 2019
Discover the Humboldt Area now available!
Click here to see the new Discover the Humboldt Area!
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Spring Clean-Up Notice
NOTICE:
Spring Clean-up Schedule for City of Humboldt Residents
JUNK ONLY - (NO BRUSH)
Items should be placed at curbside by 6:00 a.m.
Again this year: Stickers are available at City Hall for the pick up of appliances, TVs, and other electronic equipment at a cost of $10.00
Collection Schedule: Items to be collected should be placed by the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, even if your normal collection day is other than Monday.
Read More
Spring Clean-up Schedule for City of Humboldt Residents
JUNK ONLY - (NO BRUSH)
Items should be placed at curbside by 6:00 a.m.
Again this year: Stickers are available at City Hall for the pick up of appliances, TVs, and other electronic equipment at a cost of $10.00
Collection Schedule: Items to be collected should be placed by the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, even if your normal collection day is other than Monday.
People Service - Flushing Hydrants
People Services will be flushing hydrants around town on Tuesday April 27th & Wednesday April 28th.