City-owned fire department?

Council weighs hiring a professional firefighter as budget talks continue

Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor

Posted 3/4/25

As they work to finalize the 2026 fiscal year budget, Eldridge City Council members agreed they need to start making concrete plans for growth, including funding a new municipal building and paid firefighters.

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Obituary: Galen 'Al' Moore

Obituary: Marcia Golinghorst

Obituary: Diane Sievers

Obituary: Richard Clark

Obituary: Delores Rathjen

Obituary: Sandra Frericks

City-owned fire department?

Council weighs hiring a professional firefighter as budget talks continue

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