The City of Sully has a part-time position open for the public works department.  Individual will assist the Public Works Director with various tasks related to water, sewer, streets, parks and snow removal.  Flexible hours for 15-25 hours per week with wage range of $10 - $12 per hour.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.  Applications should be submitted to the City Clerk by Tuesday, September 7th.

Dams breaking, cars swept away, homes flooded and people being displaced in surrounding cities are a common theme this year.  It seems that we have 100 year floods and rainfalls every 5 years which makes me wonder if we need to rename them.  Though we have not seen water from a river or stream raise havoc on our community we have had several residences that have experienced water in their basements from swollen sewer lines or surface water in their yards not draining fast enough. 

The City of Sully went through an extensive sump pump program several years ago and I trust that people have not changed the water from the sump pumps back into the basement drains.  This would again be overloading our sewer lines and causing damage to other residences with the excess water going into the sewer system and not the ditches. 

The City Council is having a special working session on Monday evening, August 23rd, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm; the agenda is sewer and water.  Sewer will be the first item on the agenda; however this will not be a formal council meeting with normal motions, but a time where we can put our heads together to come up with a plan of action to address these issues.  At this meeting I have requested the City Council, City Maintenance, City Engineering (Garden and Associates) and numbers people that will be able to talk through options (TIF, GO Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Grants, Low Interest Loans, and other options).

Monday, August 23rd at 3:15 PM
at Sully Community Center
318 6th Avenue

Share your ideas for growing Main Street
and learn about state programs available to
support small businesses, including lowinterest
loans and free or low-cost business
consulting services.
Hosted by:
State Senator Dennis Black of Newton
With special guest:
State Senator Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa,
a small business owner, former mayor, and chair of the
Transportation Committee

Click here to view the event flyer

If you’re a person thinking about starting a business or an existing business owner considering expansion, there are classes and seminars in Jasper County for you to take advantage of.   Descriptions of these classes are below.  Click here to view a calendar that provides dates, location, cost, and a brief overview of the services and classes being offered.

• Fast Trac Growth and New Venture Classes – Fast Trac is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help hone the skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business.
• Small Business Workshops – SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) offers free workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs. A variety of business topics are discussed by a series of guest speakers that include business plans, accounting, marketing, banking, legal, insurance and taxes.
• Pre-Business 1:1 Counseling (SCORE) – 1:1 pre-business counseling is directed toward individuals interested in starting a business as the counselor will cover business plans, cash flow projections and other information necessary when starting a small business.
• 1:1 Business Counseling (SBDC) – Professional business counselors will be available, by appointment, to meet with aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners that are seeking extended business counseling. Great professional services available at no charge.
• USDA Program Presentation – Free, informal presentation from our area USDA representative that provides information about programs, including grants, guaranteed loans, and combination grant/guaranteed loans to help small businesses.