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Rumpke trash and recycling begins May 4

New carrier has three-year contract with village
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:25pm

Village of Bluffton will begin a new trash and recycling contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling effective Monday, May 4.

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The village underwent a bid process this winter and Rumpke was the lowest bid. With the new carrier, residents will continue to receive weekly trash and recycling services.

In a news release, Rumpke stated: The village and Rumpke share the same goal of providing a quality and cost-effective service to the residents of Bluffton.

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Rock hound

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:13pm

Bracyn Oglesbee, Bluffton 3rd grader, works on his rock investigation for Mr. Armstrongs science class. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

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Bluffton Farmers Market opens Saturday

New safety guidelines in effect
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:13pm

The Bluffton Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 2, with new safety guidelines. Vendors, customers and market management will work together to limit the potential transmission of the coronavirus. Some 12-14 vendors are expected on opening day.

"The Bluffton Farmers Market will be different in 2020. We will have the same great products and vendors, but we all need to modify our behavior to protect ourselves and each other from the risk of serious illness," explains Paula Scott, CEO of the chamber. "We have many new safety guidelines."

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Drive-up, drop-off food drive this weekend

Sponsored by Pandora United Methodist and Riley Creek UMC
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 11:31am

Riley Creek United Methodist Church, 7102 Road M, Ottawa, will conduct a drive-up, drop-off food drive on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E Washington St., Pandora, will hold a drive the previous evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Drivers will not need to leave their vehicles. Volunteers will collect what the items and put them on a truck for delivery to the food pantries.

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Bluffton University students honored for academic excellence

33 seniors were honored as distinguished scholars
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 11:00am

Bluffton University is recognizing many of its top students for their academic achievements.

Thirty-three seniors were honored as distinguished scholars in their respective academic areas.

Five seniors were recognized for completion of the Honors Program. They are: Aubrey Bartel, of Newton, Kan.; Timothy Bender, of Wellman, Iowa; Alexis Cash, of Gaines, Mich.; Lydia Lugibihl, of Pandora, Ohio; and Michelle Swartley, of Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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Here's the Bluffton council committee meeting schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 10:51am

The following Bluffton council meetings and committee meetings are set, according to Kevin Nickel, village fiscal officer.

 All meetings will be held using Zoom video conferencing. Those interested in attending should contact Jesse Blackburn at [email protected] to request an invitation. 

Ordinance Committee – Wednesday, 4/29 at 5 p.m.
Utilities Committee – Thursday, 4/30 at 3p.m.
Personnel Committee – Friday, 5/1 at noon
Council Meeting – Monday, 5/11 at 7 p.m.

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