Council sets April 7 hearing on proposed Highway 3 speed-limit changes
The council set a public hearing for April 7 to consider Iowa DOT‑recommended speed limit changes on Highway 3 West near local ballfields and Park View Terrace; the changes require an ordinance amendment and DOT signage adjustments.
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The Lamar City Council on March 17 scheduled a public hearing for April 7, 2026, at noon to consider changes to speed limits on Highway 3 West recommended by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The Public Safety Committee had reviewed requests to reduce speeds near the Little League ball fields and Park View Terrace, and the DOT offered proposed speed limits that administration said accomplish the committee’s safety goals.
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