Jeff Allsman

Business growth continues in downtown Wood River and that excitement likely helped get the attention of the national Main Street America organization. Wood River Business Alliance Executive Director Kristen Burns

The Wood River City Council Monday night approved a resolution increasing the scope of the city's contract with Kamadulski Excavating & Grading Company for concrete sidewalks at various locations throughout the city. The approved change order allows for up to an additional 125 thousand dollars for the additional sidewalks.

The Wood River City Council Monday night approved bids totaling nearly 90 thousand dollars to replace the HVAC system at the Belk Park Clubhouse and install acoustic treatments in the Rec Center Gymnasium.

Downtown Wood River’s City Center Park could begin to take shape soon after the city council approved a request Monday night to seek bids for construction. The park, complete with

After six years as chief of the Wood River Fire Department and 21 years on duty, Chief Wade Stalhut is retiring. Stalhut was recognized by Mayor Tom Stalcup at Monday's council meeting and received a standing ovation from a large crowd of supporters.

The Wood River City Council Monday night rejected all current bids for construction of City Center Park and opted to re-bid the project slated for the intersection of South 1

After dipping its toe in the water twice before, the city of Wood River will make a third pass at obtaining grant funds to build a splash pad between the Roundhouse and Rec Center. At Monday's council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Pat Minogue received approval to seek an Open Space Lands Acquisition Development (OSLAD) grant to fund the project.

After rejecting bids for the construction of City Center Park earlier this month, the Wood River City Council this week accepted the new proposal from Pfund Construction to begin work

The Wood River City Council has approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Wood River Levee District to build a solar park for the city's water department. Under the agreement, the Levee District gifts the land to the city and in return receives a smaller solar farm to run their operations.

New auto body shops, towing and portable storage businesses will be limited to certain business districts following Tuesday's Wood River City Council meeting. City Manager Steve Palen said part of the intent is to protect residential areas and enhance the location of these businesses for their most logical fit.