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            <title>Check out Miller Park Cabin!</title>
            <description>A growing attraction in small town Sanborn...</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/check-out-miller-park-cabin</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Miller Park Cabin</strong></h2>
<p><strong><em>Cabin Information</em></strong></p>
<ul><li>Cost per night: $125.00 ($65.00 Deposit due at registration)</li>
<li>Minimum 2-night rental on weekends, 3-night minimum on holiday weekends.</li>
<li>Sleeps 10 people, featuring one queen bed in the Master Bedroom, 2 queen beds in the upstairs loft, and 4 twin beds in the loft as well.  Professionally laundered linens are included!</li>
<li>Features a fully equipped kitchen that includes a stove, microwave, full size fridge/freezer combination, dishes, pots, pans, cooking and grilling utensils, cups, coffee pot, toaster, and much more!  </li>
<li>Full size bathroom with a tub/shower combination, sink and vanity, and toilet.  Towels should be provided by the guests.</li>
<li>An outdoor patio area features a picnic table, charcoal grill, and a beautiful view of the golf course.  </li>
<li>The cabin is within walking distance of the Sanborn Golf and Country Club where tasty nightly specials are served every night, 7 days a week during the summer! </li>
<li>NO Pets Allowed Please. $300.00 fine (plus cleaning costs, if applicable)</li>
<li>See Cabin Reservation Request under the Documents Tab</li></ul>
<p>The cabin is open year-round.  For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact City Hall at 712-930-3842.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Golf Carts on City Streets?</title>
            <description>You need to know..</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/golf-carts-on-city-streets</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:47:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ORDINANCE NO. 239</strong>
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
BE IT ENACTED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANBORN, IOWA:\</p>
<p>SECTION I. ENACTMENT. The Sanborn Code Chapter 62 General Traffic Regulations: Section 62.07 Golf Garts, shall be amended to establish regulations for the operation of golf carts on city streets in accordance with Iowa Code Section 321.247, in order to promote public safety and welfare, as shown by the underlined:
62.07 Golf Carts.</p>
<ol><li><p>DEFINITIONS
‘Golf Cart’ means a motorized vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and not capable of exceeding twenty-five (25) miles per hour.</p></li>
<li><p>PERMITTED STREETS
Golf carts may be operated only upon city streets with a posted speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less, except as otherwise provided herein.</p></li>
<li><p>PROHIBITED STREETS
Golf carts shall not be operated upon U.S. Highway 18 within the city limits except for the purpose of crossing at an intersection. Crossings shall be made at approximately a right angle and only when it can be accomplished safely.</p></li>
<li><p>OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
No person shall operate a golf cart on city streets unless the person is at least sixteen (16) years of age and possesses a valid driver’s license.</p></li>
<li><p>EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped with the following: (a) Adequate brakes; (b) A slow-moving vehicle emblem or safety flag; (c) A rearview mirror; (d) A seat for each riding passenger; (e) Headlights and taillights if operated between sunset and sunrise or during periods of reduced visibility.</p></li>
<li><p>INSURANCE
The owner of a golf cart shall provide proof of financial liability coverage in accordance with Iowa law for motorized vehicles and shall maintain such coverage during operation on city streets.</p></li>
<li><p>HOURS OF OPERATION
Golf carts may be operated only between sunrise and sunset unless equipped with proper lighting as required herein.</p></li>
<li><p>COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC LAWS
Operators of golf carts shall comply with all applicable state and local traffic laws and regulations.</p></li>
<li><p>PENALTIES
(a) A violation of this chapter shall constitute a municipal infraction pursuant to Chapter 4 (Municipal Infractions) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanborn, Iowa, and Iowa Code Section 364.22. (b) Civil Penalties. Unless otherwise provided, violations shall be subject to the following civil penalties: (1) First Offense: $65.00 (2) Second Offense (within 12 months): $130.00 (3) Third and Subsequent Offenses (within 12 months): $260.00 (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the City may seek civil penalties up to the maximum amounts authorized under Iowa law, currently $750.00 for a first offense and $1,000.00 for repeat offenses, when warranted by the severity of the violation. (d) Each day a violation occurs or is permitted to exist constitutes a separate offense. (e) In addition to civil penalties, the City may: (1) Seek criminal charges and/or penalties.\</p>
<p>SECTION II. SEVERABILITY
If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such judgment shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole.\</p>
<p>SECTION III. WHEN EFFECTIVE. The ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.\</p>
<p>PASSED AND APPROVED, by the Council the 13th day of April 13, 2026.
Daniel Verrips
Mayor
ATTEST:
Wendy Ewoldt
City Clerk
I Certify that the foregoing amendment will become official after Ordinance 239 is published.
Attest: Wendy Reed, City Clerk
First Reading: 4/13/2026 Second Reading: Waived Third Reading: Waived Final Approval: 4/13/2026. Published 5/8/2026</p></li></ol>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Important Snow Removal Information</title>
            <description> It is important to keep your sidewalks clear...</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/important-snow-removal-information</link>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Chapter 136.03 in the City Code of Ordinances states:</strong></p>
<p><em>“It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice, and accumulations promptly from sidewalks.  If a property owner does not remove snow, ice, or accumlations within a reasonable time, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.”</em></p>
<ul><li>Please do your part and keep your sidewalks clear.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at (712) 930-3842.</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Learn About Us!</title>
            <description>Sanborn is an attractive, growing community...</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/learn-about-us</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:35:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>About Us</strong></h2>
<p>Sanborn is an attractive, growing community, with some of the finest recreational facilities in the area. Our most important resource is our people. Sanborn is a friendly place to live and work and our people care about the success of our local businesses</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Notice of Hearing &amp; Letting</title>
            <description>Kids Express Daycare Renovation REBID</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/notice-of-hearing-letting</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:18:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kids Express Daycare REBID
Sanborn, Iowa
CMBA Project No. 24250 Notice of Hearing &amp; Letting
00 11 13
SECTION 00 11 13 - NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING
A HEARING will be conducted on the proposed plans and specifications, the proposed form of contract and
estimated cost for the Kids Express Daycare Renovation REBID, Sanborn, Iowa at Prairie View Nursing
Home, Conference Room, 610 Eastern Street, Sanborn, Iowa at 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026,
at which time and place any person may appear and file any opinion and express their view to the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the Project, both orally and in writing.</p>
<p>SEALED BIDS for a Single Prime Contract will be accepted for the Kids Express Daycare Renovation
REBID project at Prairie View Nursing Home, Conference Room, 610 Eastern Street, Sanborn, Iowa, until
9:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026.</p>
<p>If a bid is to be mailed, the bid envelope shall be sealed in a regular mailing envelope. FAX and E-mail
Bids will not be accepted. The bidder shall bear sole responsibility for ensuring any bid is received at the
correct bid location and by the correct time. Kids Express Daycare shall have no responsibility regarding
the location or timeliness of receipt of any bid. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud following the
closing of the above bid submission deadline.</p>
<p>Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check or certified share draft in a
separate sealed envelope, clearly marked “Bid Bond” or Bid Security”, in an amount equal to five percent
(5%) of the total amount of the bid. The certified or cashier’s check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a
bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America or the certified share draft shall be drawn
on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States and payable to Kids Express
Daycare. Said check or share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond forfeited as liquidated damages in the
event the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days of issuance of a
Notice of Award and post bond satisfactory to the Daycare Board insuring the faithful fulfillment of the
contract and maintenance of said improvements as required by law. The bid bond should be executed by
a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa and must not contain any conditions
either in the body or as an endorsement thereon. Bids received will be acted upon at such later time and
place as may then be established. The successful bidder will be notified after the Daycare Board awards
the contract.</p>
<p>The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond along with a Labor and Material
Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, issued by a
responsible Surety approved by the Daycare Board and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the
Contract and terms/conditions therein and the maintenance of said improvements pursuant to the
provisions of the Contract Documents. All affected sub-contractors shall have arranged for such bond
with its surety based upon its bid provided to the Prime Contractor to become part of its bid, on bid day.</p>
<p>Bid Security of two lowest Bidders will be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but
no longer than 30 days. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after opening of bids.</p>
<p>Contract documents may be examined at the office of the Architect, Cannon Moss Brygger &amp; Associates,
PC, d/b/a CMBA Architects, 302 Jones St., Suite 200, Sioux City, Iowa 51101. Contract documents may
also be examined at the following Building Exchanges:</p>
<ol><li><p>Siouxland Construction Alliance, 3900 Stadium Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106.</p></li>
<li><p>Master Builders of Iowa, 4100 Westown Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50266.</p></li>
<li><p>Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, 24 N. 9th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.</p></li>
<li><p>North Iowa Builders Exchange, 9 N. Federal, Mason City, IA 50401.</p></li>
<li><p>Omaha Builders Exchange, 4159 S. 94th Street, Omaha, NE 68127.</p></li>
<li><p>Plains Builders Exchange, 220 N. Kiwanis Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.</p></li>
<li><p>Sioux Falls Builders Exchange, 1418 C Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.</p></li>
<li><p>Action Reprographics, Des Moines, IA <a href="http://www.actionrepro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.actionrepro.com</a>
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The Architect cannot control and is not responsible for information distributed on electronic sites not listed
here.
The Daycare Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, re-advertise for new bids and to
waive informalities that may be in the best interest of Kids Express Daycare.\</p>
<p>The successful bidder will be notified on or after August 3rd, 2026, after the proposals have been reviewed
by the Architect and a recommendation as to the lowest responsible bidder has been made to Kids
Express Daycare and accepted by the Board.\</p>
<p>Plans and specifications governing the construction of said proposed improvements have been prepared
by Cannon Moss Brygger &amp; Associates, PC, d/b/a CMBA Architects 302 Jones St., Suite 200, Sioux City,
Iowa 51101, which plans and specifications referring to and defining said proposed improvements are
hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract shall be executed to comply therein.\</p>
<p>MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the Project site, PRAIRIE VIEW NURSING
HOME, 611 EASTERN STREET, SANBORN, IOWA on June 29th, 2026 @ at 1:00 PM. All interested
general (Prime) contractors must attend and sign in; sub-contractors and material suppliers are
encouraged to attend as well but are not mandatory. The Owner and Architect will be present to describe
the Project and answer questions as well as the CDBG Administrator to review all requirements for the
bid documents and grant paperwork.\</p>
<p>Payment will be made by the Owner from CDBG grant funding and from Cash-on-Hand or from other
such sources as may be legally available. Monthly estimates will be paid to each Contractor as the work
progresses in amounts equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the Contract value of the work completed
during the preceding calendar month, including the actual cost (exclusive of overhead or profit to the
Contractor) of materials and equipment of a permanent nature to be incorporated in the work and
delivered to and stored at the job site. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of
acceptance for any part of the work, partially or totally completed. Final payment of the five percent (5%)
due each Contractor will be made upon final acceptance of the work under the respective Contract by the
Daycare Board, and after receipt of satisfactory evidence that all claims pertaining to such Contract have
been paid in full as provided in the Contract Document for said work.\</p>
<p>The work under the Contract is anticipated to commence no later than August 31, 2026, and shall
be substantially completed by May 1, 2027.\</p>
<p>This agreement is for services related to a project that is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act
(BABA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58.
Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this
project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and
Budget’s Memorandum M-24-02, Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in
Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure. Contractor shall include Manufacturer’s
Certification for BABA requirements for all BABA covered items to be incorporated into the infrastructure
project. Contractors shall comply with BABA requirements, including coordination with manufacturers,
distributors, and suppliers to correct deficiencies in any BABA documentation. For any change orders,
Contractor shall provide BABA documentation for any new products or materials required by the change.
Contractor shall designate responsible parties for determining the final classifications for all project items.\</p>
<p>All eligible contractors/subcontractors must: Be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor; Meet any and
all State licensing requirements (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.); and, be approved by the Iowa
Economic Department Authority as not being on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development’s or the U.S. Department of Labor’s list of debarred or suspended contractors.
A completed Contractor Eligibility form needs to be submitted with sealed bid to demonstrate
currently registered with Iowa Division of Labor.\</p>
<p>The general contractor will be required to enter into a subcontract with each subcontractor performing
work on this project and will need to provide a copy of each executed contract to the CDBG Administrator.
Each contract shall reference the project, list a detailed scope of work to be performed and list a
breakdown of labor, material and/or equipment costs. Each subcontract shall have attached to it all
required CDBG contract conditions, provisions, and language (i.e. Section 3 Clause, Required Contract
conditions, Federal Labor Contract Provisions, Wage Decision, BABA).\</p>
<p>The Contractor shall observe the laws of the State of Iowa with reference to “Occupational Safety and
Health Standards”.\</p>
<p>This project is to be funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and is therefore
subject to certain labor standards and civil rights requirements included in the Contract Documents,
including Davis-Bacon. Contractors performing work on the project shall comply with the requirements as
enumerated in the applicable statutes and Federal Contract Provisions for CDBG projects. Minimum
wage rates to be paid employees have been determined by the U.S. Department of Labor and are listed
in the Contract Documents (Wage Decision). The Contractor/Subcontractors will be required to comply
with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of
wage rates.\</p>
<p>Each subcontractor will need to complete a Section 3 Business Certification and an Intent to Comply with
Section 3 Requirements and submit with sealed bid. All subcontractors will need to complete a Section 3
Business Certification and Intent to Comply with Section 3 Requirements and shall be submitted to the
CDBG Administrator.\</p>
<p>Published upon order of Kids Express Daycare.
Melissa Michels
Kids Express Daycare Director</p></li></ol>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Sanborn Aquatic Center is Open</title>
            <description>Summer Has Begun!</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/sanborn-aquatic-center-is-open</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:17:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spring/Summer Reminders</title>
            <description>Mowing Season</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/spring-summer-reminders</link>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:36:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Chapter 152.02 in the City Code of Ordinances states:</strong></p>
<p><em>“Grass growing on lands within the City shall be cut on a periodic basis so that the height of such grass is never greater than eight inches in height. It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice, and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner fails to cut the grass on said owner’s property as set forth in the notice so that it conforms with this chapter within the time period set forth in the notice, the designated municipal officer will instruct the City Staff or a private contractor to mow the grass so that the property conforms with this chapter. The cost of this action will be assessed against the property. The fee for this service will be set by the City Administrator on a case-by-case basis and will be based on actual costs associated with mowing of the property”</em></p>
<ul><li>Please do your part in keeping your neighborhood tidy and free of rodents. </li>
<li>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at (712) 930-3842.</li></ul>
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            <title>Welcome to Sanborn</title>
            <description>New to Town?</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/welcome-to-sanborn</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2027 15:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New to town? See the City <a href="https://www.sanborniowa.gov/pages/city-departments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Departments</a> Tab if you’re looking for Residential or Commercial utility services.</p>
<p>Visiting? Check out the <a href="https://www.sanborniowa.gov/pages/sanborn-recreation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recreations</a> Page or <a href="https://www.sanborniowa.gov/pages/calendar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calender</a> Tab for all that Sanborn has to offer!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Winter Parking &amp; Snow Removal</title>
            <description>Snowy Streets</description>
            <link>https://www.sanborniowa.gov/news/winter-parking-snow-removal</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:08:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Chapter 69.13 in the City Code of Ordinances states:</strong></p>
<p><em>“No person shall park or permit to be parked a vehicle, including non-self-propelled vehicles, on any street from <strong>November 1 through March 31</strong> of the following year between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of each day until the snow removal operations have been completed and the snow has been plowed from said street, alley, or parking area, except that this provision shall not apply to vehicles parked immediately adjacent upon the place of employment of the operator thereof, and said operator is then engaged in such employment and except disabled vehicles and emergency vehicles”</em></p>
<ul><li>Please remove all parked vehicles and equipment from city streets during snowy weather. </li>
<li>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at (712) 930-3842.</li></ul>
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