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 DC WINTERFEST 2012

Download the 2012 Winter Festival flyer and get ready for the Scavenger Hunt and Snow Sculpture Contest.

Daily clues for the Scavenger Hunt begin Monday, Feb 6!

February 12 includes musician Brandon McHose at the Harvest Moon Restaurant, 9pm.

 

BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING 

Please read this advance notice for parking hours to be implemented for Walnut Street business district.

 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Click the "Business" menu tab to see commercial property for sale or lease in Dallas Center.

TEXT-A-TIP
515-559-7790

Text information about unlawful activities such as sales of alcohol to minors or underage use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs anywhere in Dallas County.

Please provide the location and time of such activities when possible.

TEXT-A-TIPS are anonymous.

Paid for by Dallas County JAAG (Juvenile Anti Alcohol Group), sponsored by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office & Juvenile Court Services.

 

National Flood Insurance Program

Effective February 22, 2010, Dallas Center residents are able to purchase federally backed flood insurance.

Click here to see the news release, and visit FloodSmart.gov for coverage information and agent locations.

 

Reminders

Remember that it is unlawful for any owner to allow an animal to run at large within the corporate limits of the City. Please put your animal on a leash!

If you have a US Flag that needs retired, drop it off at City Hall, and the Boy Scouts will take care of it for you.

Public attendance and input is always encouraged at Dallas Center public hearings, City Council meetings, Economic Development Committee meetings, and other meetings listed in the Events Calendar.

Are you ready for the next severe weather? Do a reality check here.

Always Call 911 immediately about any active or developing traffic, fire, weather, abuse, violence, criminal activity, medical condition or other situation you believe might be an imminent threat to life or property.

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Homeowner Incentives

Sidewalk Replacement Program

Residential and commercial property owners can install or replace their sidewalks and be reimbursed at a rate of $4.00 per running foot for the main sidewalk, and $3.75 per square foot for the handicap accessible portion.

The money is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, a property owner must obtain a sidewalk permit and comply with all ordinances and requirements of the City for such work.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Dallas County Local Housing Trust Fund has a mission "to provide and expand safe and affordable housing to low and moderate income residents of Dallas County".

The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program assists homeowners within Dallas County with housing repairs and correcting code violations.

Awards are in the form of five-year forgivable loans to eligible households through this trust fund.

For applications or information, contact the Program Administrator at (515) 273-0770 or download the application and brochure listed below. Call City Hall at 992-3725 if you have any questions.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation - Application
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation - Brochure
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation - Criteria




City Events Calendar

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  • 2012-2-11, 0:00 am
    [Admin]
    Annual Dallas Center Winter Festival

    Snow sculpture contest is 1:30 to 2:30, with awards presented at 3pm.
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  • 2012-2-14, 0:00 am
    [Admin]
    Single stream recycling
  • 2012-2-14, 5:30 pm
    [Admin]
    Economic Development
    Spurgeon Manor
  • 2012-2-14, 7:00 pm
    [Admin]
    City Council Meeting
    Legion Hall
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  • 2012-2-15, 4:30 pm
    [Admin]
    Water Bill Payments Due
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  • 2012-2-28, 0:00 am
    [Admin]
    Single stream recycling
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