Byron Smith

Former FM Library Receiving Makeover

Jason Parrott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:13:55 +0000

The former Cattermole Library in downtown Fort Madison is in line for an update.

Possible New Use for Former FM Library

Jason Parrott — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:24:26 +0000

A vacant library in downtown Fort Madison could soon have new life.

Fort Madison Joins Collection Program

Jason Parrott — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:53:19 +0000

Fort Madison is now part of a program that helps cities collect outstanding debt.

Good Price on FM Sewer Work

Jason Parrott — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:59:12 +0000

Fort Madison appears to be getting a good deal on some upcoming sewer work.

Fort Madison Considers Changes

Jason Parrott — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:20:23 +0000

Future mayors of Fort Madison could have more authority and input on city matters.

The city currently functions with a part-time mayor, a full-time city manager and seven city council members.

Two of the seven city council members are selected at large while the remaining five each represent one of Fort Madison’s five wards.

City Manager Byron Smith says the panel is exploring several potential changes to that current structure.

He says the discussions are based on one of the goals established during a goal-setting workshop held earlier this year.

Fort Madison Looking to Future

Jason Parrott — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:02:29 +0000

Fort Madison is trying to organize and prioritize its future infrastructure needs.

City Manager Byron Smith says the city has not had a capital improvement plan since he arrived in January 2009. He says city staff has been working on a five-year forecast for the last six months.

Smith says the wide-ranging document will cover a variety of projects, including streets, water lines, sewer projects, vehicles, and large-scale equipment.

The five-year capital improvement plan would include cost estimates and potential revenue sources for the projects.