Oct/Nov/Dec 2017
Citywide fall cleanup day will be Saturday,
November 4th. Please have all items to be picked
up at the curb before 7:00 a.m. Bi-County Disposal
will make one trip through town.
If you have any questions about the cleanup please
contact Bi-County Disposal at (866) 525-4506 or
City Hall.
NO APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS OR TIRE TAGS WILL
BE SOLD AFTER 11:00 am ON FRIDAY, NOV. 3rd.
Each appliance, electronic and tire to be picked up will
require a sticker, available from City Hall at a cost of:
Appliance = $10.00
Car Tire = $4.00
Truck Tire = $10.00
Tractor Tire = $25.00
Monitors and televisions (all sizes) = $15.00
Any appliances, electronics or tires without
stickers will not be picked up.
Fall Clean Up Date
Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
6:00-7:30p.m.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa Join us for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on
December 14th from 6:30-8:00p.m. in the Peosta
Community Centre Banquet Room. Share your
Christmas list with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa, cookies,
and a variety of games including Elf on the Shelf
scavenger hunt around the Peosta Community
Centre. Free of charge with your donation
of a nonperishable food item.
City Elections
City Elections to be held on November 7th.
The Mayor and three (3) Council seats will be on the
ballot, each is a four (4) year term.
Running for Mayor:
Doug Hughes & Larry Mescher
Running for Council:
Jesse Begle, Karen Lyons, Kathy Orr, & Doug Weig
Garbage/Recycling Holiday
Pick Up Dates
Garbage collection the week of
Thanksgiving will
Saturday, November 25th.
Dog License Information
Peosta Code Section 4-1-2 requires all dogs within
the Peosta city limits be licensed annually.
Renewal letters for the 2018 licenses will be
mailed in November.
The annual cost of a dog license is $10 per dog
that is spayed or neutered and $25 per dog that is
not altered. You can renew or purchase your
license by dropping payment and proof of rabies
vaccination in the utility drop box, mailing via US
mail, stopping at City Hall, contacting one of the
police officers, or paying online at
www.cityofpeosta.org.
***All dogs within the city limits
must be licensed by January 1, 2018.
For City news and updates please visit our new City of Peosta Facebook page
and our website at www.cityofpeosta.org
Snow Emergency
If a Snow Emergency has been declared by the City of Peosta, all
vehicles must be removed from City streets. Please visit
www.cityofpeosta.org and the City of Peosta Facebook page for
snow emergency updates.
Driveways and Snow Removal From
Private Property
City snowplows will not clear private driveways. The snow placed in
the driveways by the city plows is an unavoidable consequence of
removing snow from the streets and it is the responsibility of the
property owner to remove. Snow from private driveways, private
parking lots and sidewalks may not be placed on city streets
Sidewalks
To help ensure that sidewalks are safe during the
winter, City ordinance requires owners to clear sidewalks
of snow. Please do not blow snow on City Streets when
clearing your driveway and sidewalks.
Police Department News
Home Checks If you would like to have your home checked while you are out of
town, please contact Police Chief Jim Riley or stop in City Hall for a
Home Security Check form. You can also print one off our website
at www.cityofpeosta.org.
OCTOBER New Name: INSPIRED Writing Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, October 3, Peosta/NICC, Room 200G, 6:30-7:30pm
Guest speaker Kim Sigfaus, author and co-owner of McIver
Publishing.
*SPECIAL ALL IOWA READS AUTHOR
Thursday, October 12, Peosta/NICC Branch, 7:00PM
Book Talk with Michelle Hoover. Her book Bottomland will be
available at this event. Book signing follows.
Story Time (Ages 2-5, but whole family welcome)
Fridays, Peosta/NICC: 9:30-10:00AM As always, enjoy stories, fun early literacy activities and projects as
cooler weather leads us into a ‘spooky’ holiday.
Family Movie Time (Rated PG)
Thursday, October 19, 5:30 – 7:30pm
A racecar finds himself going up against tough competition in this
recent release film. Free popcorn will be served. Check web site for
title.
Monster Bash
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 – 11:00am (NICC Conference Rms)
A costume runway, spooky crafts, scary snacks, and more for the
family.
NOVEMBER Story Time (Ages 2-5, but whole family welcome)
Check website to verify day, dates & times
www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Be Thankful! As always, enjoy stories, fun early literacy activities
and projects to remind us of all the things we are thankful for.
New Name: INSPIRED Writing Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, November 7, Peosta/NICC, Room 200G, 6:30-7:30pm
Guest speaker Anthony Wedgeworth, author of Epic Fantasy
Adventure. He will share his experiences in the writing world.
Minion Craft
Thursday, November 16, 4:15 – 5:15pm
Make your own mischievous minion with a craft stone and paint,
then let it dry during the movie.
Family Movie Time (Rated PG)
Thursday, November 16, 5:30 – 7:30pm The world’s most despicable villain is back in this recent release
film. Free popcorn will be served. Check web site for title.
DECEMBER Story Time (Ages 2-5, but whole family welcome)
Check website to verify day, dates & times
www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
As always, enjoy stories, fun early literacy activities and projects to
celebrate the many holidays we enjoy during this month.
New Name: INSPIRED Writing Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, December 5, Peosta/NICC, Fireside, 6:30-7:30pm
Guest speaker TBA Check website www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
NoveList Workshop
Tuesday, December 19, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Build-your-own-book, find read-a-likes for Captain Underpants,
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wings of Fire, and more in this interactive
workshop. Ages 8 and up. Pre-register online.
Family Movie Time (Rated PG)
Thursday, December 21, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Three emojis embark on a dangerous adventure in this recent release
film. Free popcorn will be served. Check web site for title.
Dubuque County Library
Peosta/NICC Branch
Northeast Iowa Community College Campus 8342 NICC Drive
(563)-556-5110 ext.224
Winter Weather Reminders
Fall/Winter Programs 2017
***Register at the Peosta Community Centre Front Desk. For any questions call us at 556-8751. **Reduced Fees Courtesy of Golfing for a Cause ***Register at the Peosta Community Centre Front Desk. For any questions call us at 556-8751.
Youth Programs Preschool Workshops Special Friday workshops have been planned for ages 3-5. A maximum of 20 participants will be accepted for each workshop. Register early! Ages: 3-5 Location: Peosta Community Centre Meeting Room
Session 1: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fees: $5.00, Members, $10.00, Non-Members Halloween Spooktacular – October 27th Come enjoy a day filled with Halloween fun. Make ghosts, create crafts, and play a variety of Halloween games. Wear your favorite costume to celebrate this spooky event. Kid’s Cooking – November 17th
Make some great snacks just for kids. Make pizza, turkey cookies, and play a variety of games. Parents, please notify the teacher if your son/daughter has any food allergies. Santa’s Workshop – December 15th
Come join some arctic fun in Santa’s Workshop. Create crafts, play games, and much more!
Little Squirts Sports of all Sorts
Introduce your child(ren) to the world of sports. Instructors will teach the basics of football, soccer, volleyball, and tennis. Each week a new sport will be introduced with a set of skills needed to participate. The emphasis is on teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship.
Ages: 3 & 4 Program Dates: Tuesdays, November 7th, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 Times: 4:00-4:35 p.m. Location: Peosta Community Centre Gym
Fees: $10.00 for Members; $20.00 Non Members
Superstar Sports of all Sorts
Introduce your child(ren) to the world of sports. Instructors will teach the basics of football, soccer, volleyball, and tennis. Each week a new sport will be introduced with a set of skills needed to participate. The emphasis is on teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship. Ages: 5 & 6 Program Dates: Tuesdays, November 7th, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 Times: 4:40 – 5:10 p.m. Location: Peosta Community Centre Gym
Fees: $10.00 for Members, $20.00 for Non Members
Kid’s Nights Out
Join us at the Community Centre and play organized sports: dodge ball, kickball, etc. Ages: 7-14 Date: Thursdays, Starting November 9th Time: 6—6:45 p.m. Fee: **No Charge for Members and $5 for Non-Members Location: Peosta Community Centre Gym
Adult Sports and Events
Basketball Open Gym – Thursday Nights from 7-9 p.m. The far side of
the gym will be reserved each week for people to play pick up basketball.
Trivia Night: Wed. Nov.15th. Food and drink specials await with chances to win door prizes. Doors open at 6 and Trivia begins at 6:30. Proceeds benefit our Fitness Flooring Fund $15/person before November 15th. $20 at the Door $100/tables of 8. $120/tables of 10. Must be 18 or older to play. Go to Facebook or cityofpeosta.org to reserve your seat/table.
FUNdamental Basketball
Open to all boys and girls in grades 1st through 5th. This program will begin with skill instructions and conclude with 5 on 5 games. If we have enough boys and girls we will split them into teams and play each other, if not co-ed teams will be formed.
Fees: $15.00 Members; $30.00 Non Members Location: Peosta Community Centre Gym Times: 1st through 2nd Grades – 9:00-10:00 a.m. 3rd - 5th Grades – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Skill Instruction Dates: Saturdays – Nov. 11th , 18th Game Play
Dates: Saturdays – Dec. 9th, 16th, 23rd
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Join us for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on December 14th from 6:30-8.
Share your Christmas list with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and a variety of
games including Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt around the Peosta Communi-
ty Centre. Free of charge with your donation of a non-perishable food item.
Fitness With the changing season comes new opportunities to become a fitter you.
With our one on one and small group training options, let the PCC give you a
hand.
Tabata Bootcamp: Oct. 19th - December 14th. Orientation and fit-test held
Thursday, Oct. 19th. 1st group exercise class held on Oct. 24th.
Participants Receive:
Personal online dashboard
Two small group training sessions each week.
Weekly motivational emails and activity score sheet for prize
opportunities at the PCC.
Program Dates: October 19th– December 14th
Orientation held Thursday, October 19th from 6 - 6:30 pm.
1st group exercise class held Tuesday, October 24th.
This is a beginner to intermediate level program.
Fee: $32 members, $75 non-members
Piloxing Barre: NEW to the PCC! Saturdays in November
Using a ballet barre for stability and resistance in this 45-minute cardio program, you’ll use boxing, yoga, and ballet techniques to lengthen and strengthen your muscles. Happy joints, strong muscles, and a healthy heart will be your reward. Coming Saturdays in November.
Fee: $5 one time pass. $20 punch card of 10 passes.
Zumba:
Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. It’s a great combination of fun and exercise. Bring your friends and move towards a fitter you. Fee: $5 one time pass. $20
Personal Training:
We have new monthly personal training rates designed to help you better set your goals, meet them, and enjoy the results. Contact our fitness & programming supervisor at 563-556-8751 or at [email protected] to learn more.
Ci ty o f Peos ta
7896 Burds Road
P.O. Box 65
Peosta, IA 52068
Phone: 563-556-8755
Fax: 563-588-6280
Website: www.cityofpeosta.org
Crossroads to the Future
Contact the
Peosta
Community Centre
at 563-556-8751
COMMUNITY REMINDERS For your convenience there is a drop box for utility payments located in the upper level parking lot of the Peosta
Community Centre. Please contact City Hall to begin using ACH withdrawals from your checking or savings
account each month. Credit cards are now accepted at City Hall and on the City website. Convenience fees
will apply.
The compost site, located at the west end of Kapp Drive across from Bodine Electric Company is open. Residents
can dispose of yard waste and other compostable materials, please observe the signs directing where the materials
should be placed. Compost site is scheduled to close on December 1st.
Garbage tags are available at City Hall, Peosta Community Centre lower level registration desk , Casey’s, Kwik
Stop, and Fareway for $1.25 each. Extra recycling bins or lids are available for purchase, please contact City Hall if
you are interested in purchasing either of these items.
Office hours for City Hall are Monday-Thursday 7:30-4:30 and Friday from 8-noon. If you are unable to take care
of City business during these hours, please contact City Hall to make alternate arrangements.
Radon testing kits are available at City Hall for $6, this includes the test kit, postage for mailing the test to the lab
and results. All dogs are required to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. Please contact City Hall or the Police Department to
license your dogs.
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