FLUSHING HYDRANTS

THE CITY OF SUTHERLAND WILL BE FLUSHING WATER HYDRANTS THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9, 2023. THIS IS NEEDED TO HELP KEEP THE WATER LINES FREE OF MINERALS DEPOSITS. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SOME WATER DISCOLORATION DURING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FLUSHING. IF YOU DO, YOU NEED TO RUN YOUR WATER UNTIL IT IS CLEAR. REMEMBER TO CHECK THE HOT WATER TO SEE IF THE DISCOLORED WATER WENT TO YOUR WATER HEATER. TRY TO AVOID LAUNDERING WHITES AND LIGHT COLORS WHILE YOU HAVE DISCOLORED WATER. YOU MAY ALSO EXPERIENCE SOME DECREASE IN WATER PRESSURE DURING THE FLUSHING. THIS WILL BE TEMPORARY AND SHOULD RETURN TO NORMAL ON ITS OWN AFTER THE FLUSHING IS COMPLETED IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT  712-446-2243.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Sutherland’s utility bill will be delayed in July. The due date will be adjusted accordingly. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please call City Hall 712-446-2243 with any questions.

WARNING SIREN OUTAGE

The outdoor warning siren in Sutherland is currently inoperable. The City is looking into the repairs but at this time does not know how long the outage will continue.  

 

To help ensure safety, residents are encouraged to find other sources for weather related emergencies like ALERT IOWA https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/alert-iowa/

 

Questions about the siren outage can be directed to City Hall at 712-446-2243

 

CUSTODIAN POSITION AVAILABLE

The City of Sutherland is now taking applications for a part-time custodian position at the Gen NB Baker Library. This position is for 2.5 hours a week. Interested applicants can contact City Hall for a full job description. Applications can be picked up at the City Hall located at 110 Ash St. or printed from www.sutherlandiowa.com. The City of Sutherland is an equal opportunity employer.

 

City Clean up Day – April 29th, 2023

CITY WIDE CLEAN UP DAY

April 29,2023

 

You will need stickers for these items:

$15.00 each – toilets – stuffed Furniture – carpet (cut into strips) – misc. large light items

$20.00 – mattress – box springs

$25.00 each – TV’s – computers – electronics

The City will not pick up:

Yard waste – automobile parts – bricks – concrete blocks – batteries – remodeling or construction waste – car or truck tires. Call Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste (712)324-4026 for prices on tire disposal.

Any white goods, this includes: washers – dryers – refrigerators – freezers – stoves – hot water heaters – microwaves – humidifiers – dehumidifiers – dishwashers – air conditioners. The City has contacted Samson Development but it is still your responsibility to dispose of these items – (712)295- 8889.

Paint and chemicals. The HHM trailer is scheduled for April 28, 2023 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the City Shed. The HHM facility is also open to take your hazardous material by appointment.                          Call (712)324-4026.

THE CITY WILL NOT PICK UP EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE.

Please contact City Hall with any questions (712)446-2243. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall March 20th – April 27th or the day of at the City Shed.

To help, please meet at the City Shed at 8:00 am on April 29th. Any citizen over 18 can volunteer.

 

HHM Trailer – April 28th 9:00-10:00am

Household Hazardous Material Mobile Collection Trailer

Friday, April 28th 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the City Maintenance Shed

Provided by Northwest IA Area Solid Waste Agency

ACCEPTED HHM ITEMS:

  • Degreasers
  • Waxes & Polishes
  • Solvents
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Sanitizers
  • Lacquers & Thinners
  • Caustic Household Cleaners
  • Spot & Stain Removers
  • Floor & Rug Cleaners

 

  • Pesticides & Herbicides
  • Oil Based Paint
  • Latex Paint ($1 per gallon fee)
  • Glue Contact Cement
  • Poster & Craft Paints
  • Rust Removers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Garden Products
  • Brake Fluids

 

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