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Category: Downtown
Posted inDowntown
City Commission Denies Permit for Bar in a Former Church Building
The 5-2 vote came after numerous residents spoke against the proposed bar and event space on religious grounds.
Posted inDowntown
Plans For ‘The Chapel’ Bar Might Be Halted by Neighboring Church
City regulations prohibit a bar less than 300 feet from a church downtown, unless the City Commission grants a variance.
Posted inDowntown
City Unveils Concepts for Munn Park; Vote for Your Favorite
Conceptual renderings show a large central grassy lawn surrounded by areas for recreational activities and a shaded events stage
Posted inDowntown
Four-way Stops Will Replace Traffic Signals at Seven Downtown Intersections
The move will improve traffic flow and focus driver attention more on pedestrians, city officials say.
Posted inDowntown
Local Businessmen Want To Resurrect Church Building as a Bar
The plan to transform the now-vacant downtown space into an event venue and bar would need approval from the City Commission.
Posted inDowntown
City Leaders Want Public Feedback on Munn Park’s Center
The focal point has been a blank canvas since removal of the controversial Confederate statue in 2019.
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Downtown Board Approves Design of 7-Story Oak Street Complex
The developers plan 200 apartments and townhomes surrounding a 420-space, three-level parking structure.
Posted inFamily
2022 Christmas Parade Award Winners
The Polk County Wedding and Event Pros float, which which hosted a live wedding ceremony, won the Judges Choice Award.
Posted inFamily
2022 Christmas Parade in Photos and Videos
An estimated 50,000 people came to watch the downtown parade, which included roughly 100 floats and marching bands.