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Outside Meter Installation Instructions: Download

Monthly Water/Sewer Billing

Water and Sewer bills are mailed during the first 3 business days of the month.  They are due by 5 pm on the 20th of each month.  A penalty is assessed to each account if payment is not received by the close of business on the 20th.  If payment is not received within 10 days of the due date, your water/sewer service may be discontinued.  A $300.00 deposit is required for all new accounts. 

The current monthly rates are as follows:    

• Water:  $34.25 for the first 1,500 gallons  $8.00 per 1,000 gallons over 1,500

• Sewer: $57.00 for the first 1,500 gallons  $15.00 per 1,000 gallons over 1.500      

If you do not receive your billing by the 10th of the month, please contact city hall immediately.

Electricity/Natural Gas

Provided by Alliant Energy 800-255-4268.

Garbage Collection

Garbage collection is provided by Rudd Sanitation Friday mornings and is part of your utility bill each month.  The rate is $15.00 per month for two cans (35 Gal) or bag up to 40lbs. per week, recycling is unlimited. $1.00 per extra bag/can, will be for purchase at City Hall for $1.00. Rudd Sanitation recommends you place your garbage curbside on Thursday evening as they usually arrive very early on Friday morning.  To obtain a recycling bin, contact Rudd Sanitation at (319)438-6563.

Items not picked up
Paint, yard waste, TV’s, computer monitors, tires, oil filters, vegetable oil, 5 gallon containers, and batteries.

Recyclable Items
Paper - Newspaper with inserts, office paper, phone books, junk mail, magazines
Corrugated cardboard and chipboard - unwaxed, broken down, and tied in bundles; smaller than 4x4
Plastic - Most plastic containers with recycle symbol numbered 1 thur 7, excluding number 6
Tin and Aluminum Cans - All food and beverage containers
All items must be clean
Motor oil needs to be in a clear plastic container with a screw on lib and set next to garbage.
Glass, plastic bags and Styrofoam products go in garbage.

Internet

Internet services can be obtained through Windstream 800-843-9214.

We currently do not have a cable TV provider in town.  Most citizens use either Dish Net or DirectTV.