Local Officials Learn About Zoning
Two dozen local officials from three communities in Poweshiek County, including the City of Montezuma, participated in "Introduction to Planning and Zoning", a workshop presented by ISU Extension on Thursday, October 4th at the Montezuma City Office. The 3-hour workshop focused on a history of zoning policy in the United States, the State of Iowa, and glimpse at the layers involved in implementing a zoning plan for communities. A solid zoning map and comprehensive plan aids communities in the establishment of logical land-use plans, utilizing public resources more effectively, and provides a clear roadmap for commmunity growth strategies and infrastructure improvements.
Montezuma has been exploring the need to implement zoning and to update an aging comprehensive plan for the city. The city council will likely diliberate on the knowledge gained from participating in the workshop and make a decision in the near future about whether zoning is right for Montezuma. Grinnell, Malcom, Brooklyn, and Poweshiek County all have zoning plans in place.
Windstream Announces Faster DSL Service
Residential and business customers within the City of Montezuma will soon benefit from faster broadband Internet service provided by Windstream. Recent improvements, including the completion of a fiber optic loop and other equipment will allow Windstream customers to upgrade their service up to 12 Mbps. The expanded capabilities and speeds will alleviate the service interuptions and bottlenecks that many have been experiencing in the community due to an older information pipeline. This is especially good news for the business community, customers who enjoy streaming services for music, video and gaming, and for future economic development in Montezuma. Current cable modem customers will need to upgrade to DSL to be eligible for the improvements. The new service will be available by Monday, October 8th. Lake Ponderosa and rural customers will not benefit from the new changes until a later date, which has not yet been announced. Please visit the local Windstream office for details on pricing. Local businesses should expect a sales call from Windstream in the coming weeks.
Poweshiek County Museum Now Open
The fantastic NEW County Museum is now open in Montezuma! Stop by this weekend to tour the museum at the Historic Old Poweshiek County Jail, and also enjoy the Civil War Exhibit, "Trial by Fire". Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Memorial Hall on Sunday until 1 p.m.
Montezuma Booster Harvest Market on Saturday
Drop by the Montezuma Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 6th and enjoy the Annual Harvest Market sponsored by the Montezuma Boosters. Arts and craft vendors, home businesses, and breakfast and lunch will be served by the After Prom Committee.
Master Gardeners to Meet in Montezuma
Join Poweshiek County Master Gardeners at their monthly club meeting on Wednesday, October 10th, 6 p.m. at Foster Center at Diamond Lake in Montezuma.
Anyone in the area who has completed Master Gardener Training, or would like to learn more about the Master Gardener Program should attend this meeting.
Participants will learn about Master Gardener educational opportunities, networking events, community activities and other events Master Gardeners participate in throughout the year.
For more information call the Poweshiek County Master Gardeners at (641) 623-5188 or Email Cathy Lents at: clents@iastate.edu
Dream Big Grow Here Voting Now
Support Montezuma small businesses and entrepreneurs who are going after $15,000 in grant funding to grow their ventures. Online voting is open now through October 15th. Vote for our Montezuma partipants: Just4U Gifts, Heartland Pediatric Feeding Services, Momma Teresa Salsa and Healthy Energy Drink. Vote at www.dreambiggrowhere.com. And don't forget you can vote everyday!
