July 3rd storm cleanup
Summary
Cleanup is nearly done: two full passes of brush pickup are complete, curb pickup ends August 1, and the city's disaster relief claim stands at about $104,000. Around 40 heavily damaged properties may qualify for low-interest SBA loans.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The state disaster relief fund reimburses 70% of qualifying expenses; the initial claim is about $104,000.
Residents with storm damage — especially the roughly 40 with significant damage who may get SBA loans.
Parks including Donian Park and Oak Hill Cemetery remain closed or limited; routine services like mowing are deferred.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Public Works Committee - Jul 27, 2026
The storm knocked down trees across town, closed Oak Hill for a week, and damaged the shop wall and park equipment. Five crews — city staff plus contractors and help from Town of Linn and Genoa City — are still working through cleanup, with extended brush drop-off hours.
Common Council - Jul 27, 2026
Cleanup is nearly done: two full passes of brush pickup are complete, curb pickup ends August 1, and the city's disaster relief claim stands at about $104,000. Around 40 heavily damaged properties may qualify for low-interest SBA loans.
Common Council - Jul 13, 2026
A 100+ mph straight-line wind storm devastated the city July 3rd. Crews are clearing primary routes, chipping 223 truckloads and burning brush under the emergency declaration; full park and woods cleanup will take months.
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