Hiawatha city commission holds 1st meeting of new year
01/04/2018

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday evening.

The Commission granted approval for the Fire Department to seek a grant through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grant program for the purchase of new gear.

City Administrator Mike Nichols said the grant application is due February 2nd.

The Commission also approved seeking bids for 2018 concrete work.  Nichols said he plans to bring the bids to the Commission at their January 29th meeting for consideration.

Nichols reported one letter of interest and resume has been received so far for the streets and lights superintendent position.  The application deadline is January 5th.

Rick Koenig, who currently holds the position, has announced he will be retiring next month after more than 40 years with the city.      

 


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