The Knox Water Department media replacement project is complete. Peerless Midwest was contracted to do the work at a cost of $147,000.
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Knox City Council Reviews Ordinance Giving Knox Police Department Limited Agency for Park Board for Limited Purpose of Denying Entry
The Knox City Council members reviewed an ordinance during their most recent meeting that would authorize the Knox City Police Department to act as the limited agent for the Knox Park Board for the limited purpose of denying entry.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Affirms Demolition Orders for Two Properties
The Knox Board of Works members opened two public hearings Wednesday morning to discuss code enforcement at two different properties in the city.
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The Knox Board of Works members will hold a public hearing concerning the enforcement of two properties in the city when they meet this morning.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Members Receive Update on Super Value Inn
The Knox Board of Works members received an update on the clean-up process at the Super Value Inn on Danker Street.
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The Knox Board of Works members will meet today where they will get an update from Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost on two properties under enforcement for ordinance violations.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Members Open Bids for Street Department Backhoe
The Knox Board of Works members opened bids during their most recent meeting for a new backhoe for the Knox Street Department.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Opens Bids for Knox Moose Lodge Demolition
The Knox Board of Works members opened bids for the demolition of the Knox Moose Lodge during their recent meeting.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Officials Cracking down on Properties with Code Enforcement Violations
The Knox Board of Works members took action Wednesday morning to put a stop to property owners who are failing to comply with orders to clean up properties.
Continue readingKnox City Police Chief Recommends Probationary Officer for Hire
Knox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will open bids this morning for the demolition of the Knox Moose Lodge. The cost will be covered, in part, by a Blight Elimination grant.
Continue readingKnox Director of Parks and Recreation Announces Indoor Pickle Ball, Cornhole Leagues
Knox Director of Parks and Recreation Karl Swihart announced that activities will be expanding in the parks system this year.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Looking for Officers
Knox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will meet today where they will receive updates on two properties that under enforcement that need to be brought up to date to meet city code.
Continue readingPeerless Midwest to Work on Knox Water Department Water Filtering Issue
The Knox Board of Works agreed to move forward with a design build contract to improve the city’s water quality.
Continue readingKnox City Council, Board of Works to Meet This Week
Knox City Council and Knox Board of Works members will be meeting in special meetings this week.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works, Water Department Working to Fix Water, Filtering Issues
The Knox Board of Works members asked for more time to research an upcoming needed project at the Knox Water Department to fix media and the manganese levels in the water.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works will meet this morning where they will consider their meeting schedule for 2022, as well as the 2022 holiday schedule.
Continue readingKnox Council Agrees to Pay for Half of Water Filtration Updates with American Rescue Plan Money
The City of Knox will be dipping into its American Rescue Plan money to upgrade its water filtration system, but exactly how much it will cost still remains to be seen. The city council recently agreed to use the money to cover half the cost of replacing the filter media, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Quote for Sewer Lining
The City of Knox is resuming its sewer lining efforts. The board of works last week approved the lone quote from Insituform for almost $104,000, pending the review of Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons.
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