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Lost and At-Large Dogs

The City of Durant has a kennel for lost dogs at the sewer plant. If your dog is missing, please call City Hall at 785-4451. If your dog is found at large in Durant it will be picked up by a Durant police officer or a public works employee. Your dog will be fed, watered and exercised while residing at the sewer plant. There is a $25.00 charge to reclaim your dog. The dog is usually kept in the kennel for up to 48 hours before it is taken to the Muscatine Humane Society.

Irrigation Meters Still Available

Irrigation meters may be rented at City Hall for $15.00. The earlier the meter is used, the greater the savings by crediting sewer charges back to your account. If you have a garden or swimming pool, these meters are for you! The meter records the amount of outside water usage. Your monthly bill does not change, but at the end of the watering season (usually October) you will receive credit on your water bill for the sewer charges.

Permanent irrigation meters may be installed in your home by your own licensed plumber. Water only, no sewer, will be billed monthly. Call City Hall for more information.

Parking, Storage or Use of Major Recreational Equipment

According to City Ordinance, no major recreational equipment shall be parked or stored on any lot in a residential district except in a carport or enclosed building or behind the nearest portion of a building to the street. Major recreational equipment is defined as boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, pickup campers or coaches (designed to be mounted on motorized vehicles), motorized dwellings, and tent trailers. Major recreational equipment may be parked anywhere on a residential property for loading and unloading purposes, for no more than 24 hours.

Also, no such equipment shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot, except by permit from City Hall for a $5.00 fee and for no more than (4) times per year per address for a period no longer than 72 hours.

Durant Community Center

The Durant Community Center is available to rent for a variety of activities. The facility is excellent for weddings, family reunions, graduations, birthday parties, and many other events. To book your party or if you have any questions you may call the Community Center at 785.6419 or City Hall at 785.4451 and staff will be glad to assist you.