The Denison Free Press

01/15/2026

01/09/2026

Thank you Smithfield Foods! Smithfield Foods donated $3,000 to the school district to pay off student lunch balances. Pictured is Smithfield Foods representative Timbra Thies meeting with Superintendent Kim Buryanek.

01/09/2026

DOT at Denison City Hall on January 13 for roundabout, bridge replacement project
Staff from the Iowa Department of Transportation will conduct an open house on Tuesday, January 13, at Denison City Hall, to answer questions and receive public input on a dual bridge replacement on U.S. Highway 30/59 over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and associated roundabouts project in Denison proposed to begin by the fall of 2028.
People can come to city hall anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. on January 13 to have their questions answered and provide their input into the project.
The DOT staff will provide information about the project. People are invited to talk through their ideas with staff. No formal presentation will be given.
The meeting space is accessible for people with disabilities. Those who require more support at the meeting should notify Sarah Tracy, P.E., transportation planner with Iowa DOT District 3 office in Sioux City by Monday, January 12. Tracy’s phone number is 844-925-2801, extension 6722. Her email is [email protected].
People can continue to comment on the project until Monday, January 26, at 6 p.m. on the DOT’s website (https://publicinput.com/j11140?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLQ7NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjYzFaOHlDa2YwcFdybW54c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHplUoOp2KPWRdC0E_SuqxZk1gXcoDEPrwzk6TiDD-yXG6OxpigvzQTeXGuef_aem_zsDxtKxnoDLSJrz_lByvzw)
The DOT said construction is preliminary but is expected to start the fall of 2028 and end the fall of 2031.
The following changes are part of the proposed project.
- Eastbound U.S. 30/northbound U.S. 59 bridge replacement
- Westbound U.S. 30/southbound U.S. 59 bridge replacement
- U.S. 30 and U.S. 59 south bucket roundabout construction
- U.S. 30 and U.S. 59 middle bucket roundabout construction
The schedule listed for the project is to complete the final design in 2026 2027, a bid letting in the summer of 2028, roundabout construction in 2029, bridge replacements in 2030-2031, and construction completion in the fall of 2031.

01/05/2026

AGENDA
Crawford County Board of Supervisors
Date Tuesday, January 6, 2026 9:00 A.M.
Board Members Craig Dozark, Chair | Kyle Schultz, Vice Chair | Ty Rosburg | Jean Heiden | Dave Muhlbauer
9:00 a.m. Call to Order by Chair
Opening Ceremony
Review Agenda
a. Conflicts of Interest
b. Approve the Agenda Reading and Approval of Minutes Report of Supervisors and their Standing Committees, followed by Special Committee Reports
Approval of Claims
Notification of Manure Management Plans
Personnel Changes
-Change of Wage, Tony Keiner, FT Construction Employee II, Engineer’s Office
9:45 a.m. Ben Schaben – County Engineer
Discuss/Take Action – Approval of the purchase and check by Crawford County of a parcel of ground from First Pitch LLC.
Discuss/Take Action – Proposal for Courthouse Parking Lot (15 S. 12th St) Repair.
Discuss/Take Action - Appointment of Zoning Administrator
Discuss/Take Action - Appointment to Zoning Commission -1 seat
Citizen’s Input Adjourn
Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82264890377?pwd=plGXfHrxFWNkxMIHhPiUwg90CK4kAL.1
Passcode - 738081
Phone – 1 312 626 6799 – (meeting-822 6489 0377)

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01/05/2026

REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ‒ 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers ‒ Denison, Iowa
Dial In: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 453 000 9887 Passcode: 2633143
Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/4530009887?pwd=eUJkeFMxZHJjZmxhdW1lbkxRZDhXZz09&omn=98994757224
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call ‒ Crawford, Granzen, Peterson, Miller, Zupp-Smith
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Motion to Approve Agenda
5. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
a. approve and waive the reading of the minutes for 12/16/2025 second regular meeting
b. approve the bills as presented
c. approve liquor licenses for: La Estrella, Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, Wise Monkey Quilting, Book’em
Dano’s, Primetimes
d. approve the promotion of Jesse Huisinga as Maintenance Worker III, at a hourly wage of $28.97,
effective 01/14/2026
6. Citizen Input – limit 5 minutes
7. Department Director Reports
8. 2025 CDBG OT Award
a. Motion to approve the 2025 CDBG OT Award (25-OT-002)
b. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Community Development Block Grant Procurement
Policies and Procedures
c. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance
Plan
d. Discussion and Possible Motion to Approve and allow the Mayor to sign the Recipient Certification of
Procurement Compliance
e. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Code of Conduct for CDBG Grant
f. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
g. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Resolution of the Policy on the Prohibition of the Use of
Excessive Force
h. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Certification of Compliance CDBG Procurement
Standards
i. Discussion and Possible Motion to Adopt the Affirmative Fair Housing Policy/Notice
j. Discussion and Possible Motion to Approve the Required Acknowledgement of Environmental Review
Requirements
9. Motion to approve Addendum A for the Law Enforcement Center Joint Operation Agreement
10. Motion to approve the Mileage Reimbursement Policy
11. Motion to approve the Federal Aviation Administration Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for
Construction Programs for Project 3-19-0026-020-2024-AIP
12. Motion to approve the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Financial Report for Project 3-19-0026-020-
2024-AIP
13. Motion to approve the Federal Aviation Administration Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for
Construction Programs for Project 3-19-0026-021-2024-AIP
14. Motion to approve the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Financial Report for Project 3-19-0026-021-
2024-AIP
15. Motion to approve the Fireworks Display Agreement between J&M Displays, Inc and City of Denison, in
the amount of $22,200.00
16. Motion to approve the Amendment to the Tyler Technologies Quote 2025-522623-T8Y3J2
17. Motion to approve the Work-Based Learning Program Agreement between Denison Job Corps and City of
Denison
18. Motion to approve the quote from Denison Municipal Utilities for Hydrant Adapters, in the amount of
$4,799.95
19. Motion to approve the 2026 IRA Iowa Tree Planting Grant Program Subrecipient Grant Agreement between
Iowa Department of Natural Resources and City of Denison
20. Discussion on 2026 Bond
21. Discussion on budget workshops dates
22. Ordinance Amending Chapter 167, Zoning and Property District Regulations, Section 167.13, Guide to Site
Development Regulators, Table 167.4 - Use Matrix: Commercial Use Types (C-1 through I-2 Districts)
23. Mayor Report
24. City Manager Report
25. Adjournment
If accommodation is needed, please contact City Hall within 48 hours prior to the City Council meeting.

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12/10/2025

Join us this Thursday, December 11th, in Denison for Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides at the Winter Snowcial 2025 from 5-8 PM! Line-up for the rides will begin on Broadway by Don's Jewelry.

The rides are FREE, but free-will donations are appreciated to help support this event.

This is one of our favorite holiday traditions! It's perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to enjoy the holiday season! We hope to see you there ❤️

12/10/2025

It’s almost time for Winter Snowcial 2025! ❄️

Join us this Thursday, December 11th, from 4–8 PM in Uptown Denison for an evening full of activities, shopping, food, and holiday cheer. See you there!🎄 🎅

12/10/2025

🚧 STREET CLOSURE NOTICE FOR Winter Snowcial 2025🚧

Please note that Broadway between Main Street and South 14th Street will be closed on Thursday, December 11th, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Winter Snowcial festivities. 🎄❄️

Vehicles parked in this area will need to be moved prior to the closure.

We appreciate your cooperation as we prepare for this festive community event and look forward to celebrating with you in Uptown Denison! 🎅✨

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

Join us for our Holiday Band Concert, featuring grades 8-12! ☃️🎶

The show starts at 7:30pm tonight in the Fine Arts Center.

12/08/2025

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR CRAWFORD COUNTY FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Light snow and snow showers are possible. Winds gusts over 50 mph are expected.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially nearly impossible and life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions.

Updates will be posted as they are made available.