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Early council discusses Drainage District 59 project and potential CDBG grant

City Council of the City of Early, Iowa · July 1, 2026
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Summary

Council heard from an ISG representative about funding options for Drainage District 59 and the city's potential application for a CDBG grant; councilors also discussed buying land for a basin and will revisit the project next month.

At the Aug. 3 meeting an ISG representative briefed the Early City Council on funding options for a proposed Drainage District 59 project. The city anticipates applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help cover construction costs and is working with ISG and a resident on the potential purchase of land for a stormwater basin.

The council did not take formal action but agreed to revisit the project at the next meeting as staff continues planning. The minutes indicate the city is coordinating engineering, grant pursuit and a possible land purchase to support the drainage project.