Port of Seattle extends airport-plan environmental review comment deadline to Aug. 20
Des Moines residents have until 5 p.m. Aug. 20, 2026, to comment on the Port of Seattle’s draft environmental review for near-term airport projects.
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New Spring High School construction remains ahead of schedule for expected 2026 opening
Spring ISD says construction of the replacement Spring High School campus remains ahead of schedule, with work continuing inside the building and on athletic facilities.
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Nedrow community center project advances on South Salina Street
The foundation behind a planned Nedrow Community Center has reported progress on a proposed wellness and economic-development hub on South Salina Street.
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Seltice Way construction continues through August in Post Falls
Post Falls is rebuilding Seltice Way while installing sewer, reclaimed-water and stormwater infrastructure, with westbound-lane impacts expected through August.
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Maitland considers allowing three- and four-family homes downtown
Maitland’s Planning and Zoning Commission held an August 6 public hearing on Ordinance 1461, a proposed amendment that could expand housing options on small downtown lots.
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Winneconne school district continues $28.3 million facilities program as middle-school work advances
Winneconne voters approved $28.3 million for school facility improvements in 2023. Work at Winneconne Middle School includes classroom-area renovations, building-system upgrades and accessibility improvements, while three students have studied a possible future elementary-school concept.
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Nogales council approves CDBG applications for Elm Street water and sewer work
The Nogales City Council approved grant applications that include replacing Elm Street water and sewer infrastructure, along with separate applications for park improvements.
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Pell City proposes fully rewritten zoning ordinance, schedules July 27 hearing
Pell City has proposed a fully amended and restated zoning ordinance covering districts, development standards, land uses and zoning administration. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026.
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Middleton summer road projects continue through August, with work scheduled across the city
Middleton’s 2026 public-works construction schedule runs from July 6 through Aug. 30, while a separate road-treatment program targets substantial completion by Aug. 14.
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Cairo council advances utility, housing and road-work actions
Cairo officials approved two electric utility bucket trucks, accepted property documents tied to a housing development and reviewed ongoing road and utility work on 13th Avenue SW.
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Highway 21 reconstruction continues through Omro, with work expected to finish by late August
Wisconsin DOT work on State Highway 21 remains active in Omro after the planned detour was shortened from 39 days to 20 days. The city’s capital plan also lists two separate infrastructure projects.
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Fairburn schedules May 19 groundbreaking for $24 million public-safety complex
Fairburn has scheduled a May 19 groundbreaking for a public-safety complex estimated to cost more than $24 million and cover about 40,000 square feet.
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PennDOT lists Route 209/115 Brodheadsville intersection project as active
PennDOT’s active project record calls for two roundabouts, reconstructed approaches and selected pedestrian improvements in Brodheadsville.
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Federal funding backs Woodbridge cricket field and playground projects in Iselin
Woodbridge Township secured $1.2 million in federal funding for a planned cricket field and playground improvements, with construction expected to begin as soon as March or April 2026.
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Elbert County’s 2026 road program includes Simla shop upgrades and county gravel-road work
Elbert County’s 2026 priorities include road rebuilding, chip sealing and fencing at its Simla shop as the county emphasizes managed growth and rural services.
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Hollister students to move to new $48 million Eastman Leadership Academy as aging school closes
Hollister and Pittman elementary students are expected to attend the new pre-K-through-eighth-grade Eastman Leadership Academy in fall 2026 after years of problems at the older buildings.
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Missouri PSC approves Missouri American Water’s $34.5 million acquisition of Neosho’s water system
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved Missouri American Water’s purchase, upgrade and administration of Neosho’s municipal water system in a decision issued June 24, 2026.
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Prince William Water advances Occoquan River Crossing project with Lake Ridge interconnection option
Prince William Water’s updated project plans include a new pump at the Griffith Plant and two water-main interconnections, with Lake Ridge listed as an alternate site.
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Sundance’s $700,000 culvert award moves toward construction after state grant approval
Sundance received a $700,000 state award for the failing Third Street culvert, with surveying approved as the city prepares for construction.
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Floresville’s proposed $10 million water-and-sewer certificates remain in planning stage
Floresville has proposed up to $10 million in certificates for water and sewer improvements, but the borrowing has not been shown as final.
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Annville officials continue developing zoning rules for data centers
Annville Township’s next listed planning-commission meeting is Aug. 10, 2026, as officials continue discussing zoning rules for data-center development.
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Nazareth council approves zoning change aimed at former Kraemer Textiles site
A 6-3 council vote extends commercial zoning along Main Street, allowing formal redevelopment plans for the long-vacant former Kraemer Textiles property.