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CHANGE IN MONDAY GARBAGE PICK-UP SCHEDULE:
Due to Flood Brother’s collection being suspended today because of weather conditions, those that normally have refuse and recycling picked up on Monday January 15th will have their refuse and recycling picked up on Tuesday January 16th. Those that normally have refuse and recycling picked up on Tuesday will not change- refuse and recycling will be picked up City-wide on Tuesday the 16th.
January Newsletter
The January newsletter is here!
December Newsletter
Our December Newsletter is out! Click here for a PDF.
November 16th Hydrant Flushing
Public Works will be flushing hydrants tomorrow morning and this may cause a disturbance in the system and discolored water in and around the area below. For information about water quality, please visit our website here:
November Newsletter
Our November Newsletter is out! Click here for a PDF.
City Hiring Director of Public Works
The City is hiring a Director of Public Works! For more information, please click here.
Downtown Revitalization Project Update
Over the course of the past two years, the City has been designing and discussing a revitalization project for the downtown. A survey was posted on social media (results here) as well as mailed to every home in Genoa (results here), and completed a group of downtown businesses and property owners (results here). With the public’s feedback, the design of the project was finalized and submitted to IDOT for approval. Bids for the project were opened in October 2023 and bid award is scheduled for November 2023.
Harvest Festival- October 7th!
The City of Genoa’s 3rd Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 6th and October 7th!
October 6th: (CANCELED) Outdoor Movie Night at Carroll Memorial Park
Grab some blankets and chairs and come enjoy a free family movie, popcorn, and hot cocoa in the park! Sweet Swirl Cotton Candy will also have cotton candy available for purchase!
Grab some blankets and chairs and come enjoy a free family movie, popcorn, and hot cocoa in the park! Sweet Swirl Cotton Candy will also have cotton candy available for purchase!
October 7th: Community Activities- Downtown Genoa
Come enjoy rides, crafts, community organization booths, and the Fall Makers’ Market with 70 artisanal vendors!
Come enjoy rides, crafts, community organization booths, and the Fall Makers’ Market with 70 artisanal vendors!
Blood Drive – September 30th
The City of Genoa in partnership with the Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District is hosting a blood drive on September 30th. For more information, please click here.