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Mantorville approves hoedown block party July 11 with street closures
Summary
The council approved a hoedown block party proposed by the Mantorville Saloon for July 11, 2026, including planned street closures near the old relay lot and use of the lot for event activities; the motion passed 5‑0.
The Mantorville City Council approved a request from Koreen Seim of the Mantorville Saloon to hold a hoedown block party on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Seim described a plan that would include a band, games such as bean bag toss, and possible use of the old relay station lot at the corner of 5th Street West and Clay Street. She proposed closing streets from Highway 57 west on 5th Street to the alley, partially closing the area just north and south of the old relay lot, and closing a segment of 5th Street West to about a half‑block north. Councilmember Lynnette Nash moved to approve the plan and Councilmember Jim Potter seconded; the motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
The council did not record additional special permits or fees in the minutes; staff follow‑up is expected on detailed closure logistics and public‑works needs related to the temporary shutdown of the described street segments.
