Rath Project Signate Installed

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Newly-installed signage along Sycamore Street highlights the City’s EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant project currently underway at the former Rath Packing Company site. The outreach tool offers a summary of pending actions and acknowledges each instrumental partner including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Grow Cedar Valley, Eocene Environmental Group, Eastside Ministerial… Read more »

Firm Chosen for Multipurpose Grant

The City’s brownfield selection committee has chosen Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. to oversee implementation of its EPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant.  These funds will cover costs associated with conducting both assessment and cleanup activities at targeted properties located throughout the community. City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with the consultant at its meeting on December 16, 2024.

Firm Chosen for Cleanup Project

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The City’s brownfield selection committee has chosen Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. to oversee implementation of its EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant.  These funds will cover costs associated with developing bid specifications and asbestos abatement activities at the seven-story former Rath Packing plant.  The looming brownfields facility represents a symbol of the economic devastation that dramatically impacted the community… Read more »