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Ames, Iowa
Joined November 2021
Time for a belated 4th of July joke and our June infographic. Which flag is the most highly rated? The American flag, because it has 50 stars!
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What did Obi-Wan say at the rodeo? Use the horse, Luke! Happy Star Wars Day! Please see our April Infographic below.
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Who's missed my Friday Funnies? Well here's one in honor of Easter weekend... What do you call an Easter bunny with fleas? Bugs Bunny! Happy Easter to those who celebrate! And here's our March infographic.
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We've been on break from posting, but we're back with something new and informative. At the end of the month, we will post something similar to the information below to let you know what we've been up to. Remember to visit our website and use all of our amazing resources.
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Why did the boy only wear one winter boot? There was a 50% chance of snow. Staff was at the Iowa County Engineers Conference this week with an exhibit booth to raise awareness about the PWSB and SUDAS programs
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Why did the stuffing hide behind the turkey? It was dressing. Our office will be closed Wed-Fri this week. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
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Today's Friday Funny comes with a Friday Fact! First the funny... What do you call a pencil with 2 erasers? Pointless! Now for the Friday Fact to go with the funny...Johnny Carson had pencils at his desk that were fitted with erasers at both ends to avoid on-set accidents.
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Belated thanks to all those who served our company! Veteran's Day inspires today's Friday Funny... Why does the military plant trees every year? To grow the infant tree
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Today's Friday Funny is inspired by the beautiful fall leaves! There was a new forum post this week - be sure to check it out. Also be sure to submit your city's salary survey info if you haven't already.
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What makes trick or treating with twin witches so challenging? You never know which witch is which!
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Today's Friday Funny below. Have a great weekend!
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Today's Friday Funny is brought to you by the ISU Daily :) An email will be coming out soon with a form to fill out to help us develop a new report. We will also soon have a page for posting equipment for sale (will work much like the job board).
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In honor of the first week of fall, let's have a fall themed Friday Funny!
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Since we're in full football season, time for a football themed Friday Funny... What did the receiver say to the football? Catch you later! The PWSB was at the Iowa League of Cities' annual conference this week. Our exhibit booth was football themed
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Belated Labor Day inspired Friday Funny for today...The medicine factory was so quiet on Labor Day, you could hear a cough drop. Not sure how it's September already, but here we are! We haven't had a forum post in a while, so be sure to ask your questions!
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Today's Friday Funny is brought to you by a magnet I found on vacation If you haven't already, please make sure to submit your city salary survey info. And we're collecting bid tabs at all times, so send them our way if you have some.
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I know we're in public works so we are supportive of things happening, but this is still very funny and feels very relevant right now! My main route to work has been under construction all season and just when I think I've got a new route figured out, I'm detouring again - lol!
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What happens when ice cream gets angry? It has a meltdown.
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Did you get our email the other day? We've officially launched our city public works salary survey reports so be sure to check them out. And hopefully you don't experience today's Friday (not-so-)funny
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I missed a couple of Friday postings because I was off the last 2 Fridays. Anyone miss my terrible jokes? Instead of a joke, I'll share some pics from my Costa Rica vacation. You can take the girl out of public works, but you can't take the public works out of the girl...
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