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Meservey Today
By the People, for the People
Meservey City Council Approves Water Rate Hike, Insurance Renewal
Council also authorizes payments for new well project
Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:07pm
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The Meservey City Council approved several measures during its regular meeting on Monday, including an amendment to the city's water rate ordinance and renewal of the city's insurance policy. The council unanimously approved an ordinance adjusting water rates and waived the third reading of the measure. Council members also reviewed the city's insurance renewal, which will see a 10% premium increase partly due to the addition of a new well. The council approved the renewal and voted to raise the deductible to $2,500 to reduce the overall premium increase. Payments related to the city's new well project were also approved.
Why it matters
The water rate hike and insurance renewal decisions impact Meservey residents and businesses directly through their utility bills and taxes. The new well project is also a significant infrastructure investment for the city.
The details
The Meservey City Council approved an ordinance adjusting water rates and waived the third reading of the measure. The council also reviewed the city's insurance renewal, which will see a 10% premium increase partly due to the addition of a new well. To offset the premium increase, the council voted to raise the deductible to $2,500. Payments related to the city's new well project, including a $27,000 pay application to Cahoy Pump Service, were also approved.
- The Meservey City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026.
- A public hearing with no comments was held prior to the council's vote on the water rate ordinance.
- The council will hold a tax levy public hearing on March 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a special meeting at 6 p.m.
- The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The players
Meservey City Council
The governing body of the city of Meservey, Iowa, responsible for approving local policies and ordinances.
Cahoy Pump Service
A local contractor that received a $27,000 pay application from the city for work on the new well project.
What’s next
The Meservey City Council will hold a tax levy public hearing on March 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a special meeting at 6 p.m. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The takeaway
The Meservey City Council's decisions on water rates, insurance renewal, and the new well project demonstrate the city's efforts to maintain and improve its infrastructure and services for residents and businesses, despite the financial impacts of rising costs.
