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Wake Up Tri-Counties Mayor Rich Volkert Talks Lead Line Replacement, City Cleanup, Electric Scooters, and Cemetery Cleanup

7 minutes | Thursday, 11 September 2025

Galva Mayor Rich Volker provided key updates following Monday’s rescheduled city council meeting. Progress continues removing old lead water lines, with only 19 left to replace and two hydrants yet to be updated this year. Mayor Volker addressed growing safety concerns about electric bikes and scooters, emphasizing the need for parental awareness and adherence to existing sidewalk regulations. Residents are reminded that the city’s fall cleanup week runs September 24th through 27th, with item pickup scheduled for the 24th and drop-offs allowed at the maintenance building. Cemetery cleanup follows from October 20th to 24th, with removal deadlines highlighted for families.

Wake Up Tri-Counties Mayor Rich Volkert Talks Lead Line Replacement, City Cleanup, Electric Scooters, and Cemetery Cleanup
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