To the citizens of Traer:I attended the meeting October 19th that Alliant put on. The following information came from questions & answers at the meeting along with information on handout papers.Before Traer can take over Alliant Energy's gas system, we must vote. I don't know why ...
Much has been said recently about the municipal ownership of the natural gas system. Some of the main points I see recurring and being debated are:1. What does a YES vote mean? Alliant contends that with a YES vote "the city would have to purchase Alliant Energy's Traer system". This is simply ...
Life is worth celebrating. We as humans often forget this part of life. Getting caught up in busy work and making it through the work day after day is common human trait. Enjoy every moment and life lived to the fullest should be at the top of everybody's list. Those childhood fantasies are ...
1. All gas utility services are strictly regulated by federal and state agencies. These regulations apply to Alliant, MidAmerican, as well as to a local municipal utility operated by Traer.A. All gas employees must pass a written and practical test to be certified to work for a gas utility.B. ...
The little pump dispenser sat on the sink in my bathroom for more than a month before I noticed the label. I hadn't read it at the store; just pulled the liquid hand soap off the shelf and threw it into my cart without paying much attention. Hand soap is hand soap, right?It turns out I hit the ...
Everyone feels the need for speed. People love feeling the wind in their hair whether it be young teenagers or men having a midlife crisis or old ladies putting the pedal to the medal. Driving fast is a fun way to get around and feeling the power of the car gives one an emotional high. Whether ...
A YES vote on November 7th for local ownership and operation of a natural gas utility franchise is a vote for Traer's future!While attending the town hall meeting on October 4th, I found answers to many of the questions I had concerning this issue. How would this benefit Traer's citizens? How ...
On October 13th I received a letter from Alliant Energy personally inviting me to a town hall meeting on October 19 at the North Tama Activity Center at 6:30 p.m. They also told of their many years of expertise with the natural gas. They also said, which I noticed, was a 19 percent drop in gas ...
The little pump dispenser sat on the sink in my bathroom for more than a month before I noticed the label. I hadn't read it at the store; just pulled the liquid hand soap off the shelf and threw it into my cart without paying much attention. Hand soap is hand soap, right?It turns out I hit the ...
To the Citizens of Traer,There are lots of fun hobbies. Some people play golf, some people bowl and some go to polka dances. I have a unique hobby. I attend most of the monthly meetings of the Traer City Council, the Traer Municipal Utilities and the North Tama Board of Education. This "hobby" ...