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SMU In The Community
Spencer Municipal Utilities is proud to be a partner in Spencer's continued growth and success. Here are some of the things we're doing on behalf of our customer-owners.
MARCH, 2005
SMU participated in the Spencer Chamber Of Commerce's annual Home and Health
Show, held March 11-13 at Southpark Mall. The SMU Home Technology Showcase
featured information on some of the latest innovations in home entertainment,
including digital video recorders and High Definition TV. Local
electronics dealers joined SMU at the Showcase with displays of the latest in
widescreen high-definition TV technology, including LCD and plasma screens.
FEBRUARY, 2005
During the 2005 session of the Iowa Legislature, SMU remains active in defending
the interests of municipal utilities. At left, SMU's Curtis Dean joins
other municipal utility representatives in the Capitol Rotunda to meet with
Senate President Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg. Several bills being considered
in the Legislature this spring could have negative consequences for municipal
utilities, particularly those with telecommunications. SMU has encouraged
local lawmakers not to make any changes to current laws regarding municipal
telecom utilities.
FALL,
2004
Spencer Municipal Utilities participated in a major community improvement...the
Downtown Renovation project, which was completed in the Fall of 2004.
Along with the City of Spencer, SMU helped with infrastructure upgrades to the
central business district. Among the most noticeable improvements was the
installation of new street lighting, which has made Spencer's historical
downtown even more attractive.
SUMMER,
2004
Spencer Municipal Utilities assisted the Spencer High School athletic teams with
the purchase of needed equipment. PICTURED: SMU's Curtis Dean (center)
presents check for purchase of new soccer nets to SHS Activities Director Roger
Johnson (left) and SHS Girls Soccer Coach Tom Van Tassell (right).
In 2004 SMU also provided funding to purchase new screens to protect baseball and softball pitchers during batting practice.
SPRING, 2004
Spencer Municipal Utilities provided funding for the Spencer High School Drama
Department to purchase new communications headsets four use in high school drama
productions, including the Spring 2004 production of "The Crucible". SMU
was honored to receive an Honorary Thespian award from Thespian Troop #1763 for
SMU's support of the SHS drama department. Left: Larry Untiet, SHS Drama Director. Right:
Curtis Dean, SMU
Other Recent SMU Community Activities
- Sponsor of Spencer Fire Department's annual Fire Safety program
- Member of 2004 Blue Ribbon Committee for Youth Education at the Clay County Fair
- Sponsor of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at SCT Playhouse
- Participant in Sky Glider installation at Clay County Fair
- Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited annual banquet
- Sponsor of annual "Classroom Collections" school supply drive
- Sponsor of 2004 SHS Football camp
Spencer Municipal Utilities
712 N Grand Avenue - Spencer, IA 51301
Phone:(712) 580-5800 - Fax: (712) 580-5888