Hartley council members attend municipal training

A pair of Hartley council members recently attended a conference to learn about a vast array of issues affecting Iowa municipalities.

Jerry Olson and Mary Westphalen participated in the Iowa League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibit in Waterloo Sept. 28-30. The duo sat in on discussions covering topics like economic development, water and wastewater, disaster recovery and more.

"It is a great opportunity to collaborate with other cities who share the same struggles as us," said Westphalen. "Learning from each other is valuable."

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