http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/rss cityofgalena.org en-US Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:39 +0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:39 +0000 Copyright 2026 cityofgalena.org. All rights reserved. postmaster@globalreach.com (cityofgalena.org) postmaster@globalreach.com (cityofgalena.org) Global Reach News Aggregator v0.96 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/candidates-may-obtain-petitions-august-25-for-april-2027-consolidated-election http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/candidates-may-obtain-petitions-august-25-for-april-2027-consolidated-election Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Consolidated Election is scheduled for April 6, 2027. There are five City of Galena seats with terms expiring: four-year terms for Ward I (Cindy Tegtmeyer), Ward IV (Cindy Johnson), At-Large (Jerry Westemeier), and two-year unexpired terms for City Clerk (Hillary Dickerson) and Ward III (Ben Petitgout).</p> <p>Candidates interested in seeking election may obtain petition papers from the city clerk to begin circulating as early as Tuesday, Aug. 25. Papers must be filed with the city clerk from Nov. 16-23.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/pool-closes-sunday-aug-16 http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/pool-closes-sunday-aug-16 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Alice T. Virtue Memorial Pool / Galena Water Park will close for the 2026 season on Sunday, Aug. 16.&nbsp;</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/galena-police-department-now-hiring http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/galena-police-department-now-hiring Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Galena Police Department is seeking certified officers with full and part-time experience. Non-certified applicants are also encouraged to apply. The Galena Police Department is an equal opportunity employer looking for a dedicated role model with a strong focus on positive community relations. This individual needs to be committed to protecting and serving the citizens of Galena to the highest standards.</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/update-on-galena-river-trail-closure-near-aiken http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/update-on-galena-river-trail-closure-near-aiken Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>A portion of the culvert beneath the bike trail near Aiken collapsed on the afternoon of Saturday, June 13.</p> <p>We are currently working with residents in the Aiken area to ensure access to and from their homes. As part of these efforts, the bike trail will temporarily accommodate limited vehicular traffic until improved access routes to local roads are established.</p> <p>City&nbsp;staff, in coordination with consulting engineers, are actively assessing the site conditions, including hydrology and hydraulic factors, to determine appropriate next steps for repair and stabilization.</p> <p>Please be advised that any rainfall may carry water through the damaged culvert, potentially worsening the collapse and increasing safety risks. We strongly urge everyone to respect the cordoned area and stay clear of the site, as conditions remain dangerous.</p> <p>Barricades are in place along the trail to maintain a safe distance for the public.</p> <p>We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available in the coming days following completion of the assessment.</p> <p>Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/galena-river-trail-closed-for-repairs http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/galena-river-trail-closed-for-repairs Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Galena River Trail is closed near Aiken for emergency repairs. There is no through access.</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/proposed-fy-2027-budget-now-available http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/proposed-fy-2027-budget-now-available Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The proposed FY 2027 budget is available for viewing.</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/subscribe-for-city-of-galena-alerts http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/subscribe-for-city-of-galena-alerts Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The public is encouraged to subscribe to City of Galena alerts -- available through email, text message or both -- on the city website under the <a href="/alerts">Residents/Emergency Notifications tab</a>.</p> <p>Those who subscribe can select the items for which they would like to receive alerts: Emergency Resident Notifications, Upcoming Public Meetings, General Announcements, Comprehensive Plan Process, or all of the above. Simply type in your first and last name, email address, mobile number and carrier, and then confirm. Those who subscribe can unsubscribe at any point.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/reminder-to-clear-sidewalks-of-snow-and-ice http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/reminder-to-clear-sidewalks-of-snow-and-ice Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <p>All owners and occupants need to remove snow and ice from sidewalks that front or adjoin your property by noon each day.&nbsp;</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/codered-alert-system-decommissioned-users-should-change-password http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/codered-alert-system-decommissioned-users-should-change-password Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The City of Galena has been notified that CodeRED, the third-party platform used for emergency alerts, has been impacted by a cybersecurity incident. As a precaution, anyone who previously registered for CodeRED should update passwords on any other accounts where they used the same password.</p> http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/beware-of-scam http://www.cityofgalena.org/residents/news/beware-of-scam Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <div>The City of Galena is NOT sending messages from planning.cityofgalena.org@usa.com requesting payment to the planning department. </div> <div>If you receive one of these messages, disregard and do not make payment. </div>