Baxter council approves two-step water rate increase citing wholesale vendor changes
The Baxter City Council adopted Resolution 2026-02 to raise water rates 3% on Feb. 1, 2026, and an additional 3% on July 1, 2026, with a reassessment set for Sept. 2026; council cited wholesale vendor IRUA’s decision to build its own facility after splitting with the City of Newton.
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The Baxter City Council on Jan. 12 adopted Resolution 2026-02 to increase water rates by 3% effective Feb. 1, 2026, and by another 3% effective July 1, 2026, and directed staff to reassess rates in September 2026 to determine any additional changes effective Jan. 1, 2027.
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