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GARBAGE COLLECTION: WILL ALWAYS BE ON THURSDAY, THE ONLY TIME IT WOULD CHANGE IS IF CHRISTMAS FELL ON A THURSDAY THEN PICKUP WOULD BE FRIDAY
Jasper County Emergency Management has a new alert system, please visit their website at: www.jasperema-hls.org. Then click on the Jasper County Emergency Notification Sign Up button in the middle of the home page. This will direct them away from our site to the Smart911 signup page. You can also use the following text:
Jasper County has changed its Alert System. Text JASPERIA to 67283 to receive alerts or visit http://bit.ly/JasperAlerts.
NEWS AND EVENTS
*MINGO CARING CORNER"
FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET - LOCATED AT THE CITY LIBRARY
ACCEPTING DONATIONS: Non perishable food items, health & beauty items, gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens & scarves
DONATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY WHEN LIBRARY IS OPEN. PLEASE DELIVER DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY DURING THESE HOURS
Monday 1-5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9-Noon
Wednesday 1-5 PM
Saturday 9-11 AM
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Give Old Toys a Second Life This Holiday Season
If your toy box is overflowing or you’ve discovered that half of last year’s gadgets no longer light up, move, or make noise, you’re not alone. This holiday season, we’re helping families clear out the clutter and do something good for the environment at the same time.
Join Metro Waste Authority on Saturday, December 13, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant for our first-ever holiday used toy drive.
We’re asking residents to bring any toys that light up, move, or make noise - basically anything that runs on batteries - along with loose household batteries for safe disposal.
Why?
Batteries can cause big problems if they’re tossed in the garbage or recycling. Lithium-ion, button cell, and rechargeable batteries can spark fires in garbage trucks or at processing facilities.
Gently used toys in working condition will be donated to The FreeStore, a local nonprofit helping make the holidays brighter for families across Central Iowa. Broken or damaged toys will be properly disposed through our programs, keeping harmful materials out of the landfill.
Families dropping off toys can enjoy photos with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday treats, because doing the right thing should be fun too!
Event Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9 AM to 1 PM
Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
1105 Prairie Drive SW, Bondurant, IA
Help us keep batteries out of the garbage and recycling, give toys a second life, and make the season a little brighter for everyone.
CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES– 11-10-2025 - 6:30 pm – City Hall
Mayor Perry called a meeting to order at 6:31 pm with approval of agenda motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Phelps. AIF MC 3-0. Council members present: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Phelps & Crozier. Absent: Bode & Bartels.
Mayor Perry asked for approval of the previous council meeting minutes. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier. AIF MC 3-0.
Public Works – Tony gave report. Jim Utter will finish this month’s reports and then Tony will take over the water & sewer reporting. Snowplow is ready to go. Finishing up winterizing everything.
Todd Penisten with V&K was here to present proposal for V&K to provide a facility plan update for the lagoon project. This step needs to be taken to get the City back on the IUP schedule to be eligible for any grants.
Hometown Pride – Kristen Crozier gave report. Preparing for the Winter Festival to be held on December 13th from 4-7 pm. Wants to move forward with planting a new Evergreen tree by City Shop.
MEDCO. Meeting has been postponed until the 18th of November @ 6:00 pm.
Library – Report available
Community Center – report available.
Fire Department – Matt Forschler gave report. Have equipment ordered to fulfill Prairie Meadows Grant. They have received 2 new applications to join the fire department. Will do background checks and will be on a probationary period if accepted.
Mayors Report – Went over recent period examination findings. Overall, a good report.
Old Business
Received 2nd quote on snow removal from BK Lawn Services. Council agreed that with 2 new part time employees, the city will take care of snow removal.
Mayor Perry reported that the sharing agreement with CM schools for a Transportation Director will be revisited in the spring.
Cummins bill collection. Have heard nothing further. Assumption is we have satisfied amount agreed upon between the City Council and Cummins representatives.
Action items:
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve annual TIF certification. AIF MC 3-0.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve Annual Urban Renewal Report for FYE 6/30/2025. AIF MC 3-0.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Phelps to rescind Resolution 26-8 – resolution approving hiring and wages of interim public works/transportation director. Roll Call Vote: Crozier-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Bartels-Absent, Bode-Absent, Phelps-Aye.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve of agreement with V&K for facility plan update. AIF MC 3-0.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve Resolution 26-10 approving annual appropriation of 2 rebate agreements. Roll Call Vote: Bode-Absent, Crozier-Aye, Phelps-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Bartels-Absent. Resolution passed.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Phelps to approve Resolution 26-11 obligating funds from the City’s Mingo Urban Renewal Area Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund and note sub fund for appropriation to the payment of principal and/or interest on the Taxable Urban Renewal Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2025 which shall come due in the next succeeding fiscal year. Roll Call Vote: Crozier-Aye, Phelps-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Bode-Absent, Bartels-Absent. Resolution passed.
Discussed increase in water rates proposed from IRUA. Clerk directed to draft an ordinance amendment for December’s meeting to increase city rates to cover the increase.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve bills and financials. AIF MC 3-0.
12. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to adjourn regular council meeting, Mayor Perry adjourns meeting at 7:48 pm. AIF MC 3-0.