Challenges In 2008, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued a consent order to the city of Marshalltown requiring elimination of sanitary sewer overflows and basement backups. In response, the city initiated a program to reduce infiltration/inflow (I&I) in the sanitary sewer system and provide collection system improvements for conveyance of up to a 10-year […]

Challenge Hickory Grove Lake is a popular destination for recreation in central Iowa. The 400-acre park and 98-acre lake have campground amenities, a beach for swimming, and fishing opportunities. In February of 2014, FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. (FOX) worked with Story County Conservation (SCC) staff to develop grant applications to the Iowa Department of Agriculture […]

Challenge Story City initiated a study of its stormwater facilities after major flooding, most recently in 2008 and 2010. On the southern side of the city, flooding caused significant damage to residential properties and jeopardized operations at a Bethany Life assisted living and nursing care facility, home to 200 elderly residents. A study determined that […]