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5 days ago
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Bettendorf Public Works earns accreditation
The Bettendorf Public Works Department recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the sixth time, according to a news release. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that the City's Public Works Department is in full compliance with the recommended best management practices set forth in APWA's Public Works Management Practices Manual. Open to all governmental agencies with responsibilities for public works functions, initial accreditation from APWA is for a four-year period, during which time semi-annual updates will be required to demonstrate continuing compliance. After that time, there is a re-accreditation process, which builds on the original accreditation, encouraging continuous improvement and compliance with newly identified practices. The purpose of accreditation is to promote excellence in the operation and management of a public works agency, its programs, and employees. Accreditation is designed to assist the agency in continuous improvement of operations and management, and in providing a valid and objective evaluation of agency programs as a service to the public and the profession. 'Our Public Works Department has dedicated itself to continuous improvement and excellence, and the heroes of this accomplishment are the staff whose mission is to provide services and programs that contribute to making Bettendorf a great place to live and work,' said Brian Schmidt, public works director. Formally awarded the prestigious accreditation by APWA's Accreditation Council for the 6th time, the Bettendorf Public Works Department was awarded APWA Accreditation back in 2005, becoming the first agency in the State of Iowa. In addition to Bettendorf, the accredited agencies in Iowa include the cities of Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Des Moines. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Watertown's ice arena earns Project of the Year
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The City of Watertown was recognized for a recently completed project for the community. The city's Prairie Lakes Ice Area received Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for its Structures Category. Another chance for Spring Creek Recreation restaurant The $36 million Prairie Lakes Ice Arena stands as Watertown's largest, completed public works project to date, a news release said. Near the main entrance, visitors will find the $10 Million Donation Wall that acknowledges the donors to the project. Construction on the arena started in 2023. The first hockey games were played in the arena in February 2024. The APWA award recognizes outstanding public works projects across the nation and has specifically developed the Small Cities/Rural Communities program for towns like Watertown who have a population under 50,000. According to a news release, projects 'must be publicly funded, owned, and maintained, and must demonstrate excellence, creativity, and a lasting community impact,'. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
