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LowParks Rec
Passing of longtime planner John Rosenbarker
The board acknowledged the deaths of John Rosenbarger, who worked for the city for 48 years, and Dennis Smith, who worked in traffic and the building department.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
MediumParks Rec
Playground and flood-zone park planning
The river is at 19.58 feet and dropping, and crews are testing equipment and turning gates ahead of flood season, which starts November 1. The district says it's in good shape going in.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026
LowParks Rec
Downtown event season
Two back-to-back downtown events got permits — the city's All Hallows Eve Celebration on October 24 and the Schmitt Furniture Birthday Bash on October 23, with street closures and a quick overnight teardown before Trunk Retreat.
3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026