Building Safety Division

06/01/2026

SUBJECT: Fall at Eagle Point Park
CONTACT: Fire Department
RELEASE DATE: June 1, 2026
Incident: 26-2163
Date: 5/31/2026
Name: Clinton Fire Department

Emergency Situation: Fall at Eagle Point Park
Location of Incident: Eagle Point Park
Day-Date-Time of Incident: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Current Situation as Verified by Facts:

Clinton Fire Department (CFD) was dispatched to Eagle Point Park, north of the Lodge, for reports of a 15-year-old male who had fallen from the bluff.

CFD responded with ten personnel, two ambulances, one rescue trailer, one off-road utility vehicle, and a command vehicle. Initial reports indicated the patient was near the railroad tracks, north of the Lodge. Canadian Pacific railroad shut all traffic down for the duration of the incident.

Clinton Police Department (CPD) arrived on scene first, initiated patient care, and directed CFD personnel to the patient. While on scene advanced life support was given to the patient before transporting. CFD transported the patient to Deer Creek East, where care was transferred to University of Iowa personnel.

CFD would like to take this opportunity to remind the community of the dangers associated with the park’s cliffs and to remain alert while recreating in the park.

Dead: 0
Injured: 1
Transported by EMS: 2

Number of Agencies on Scene:
EMS: 1 AirCare – University of Iowa
Fire: 1 Clinton Fire Department
Police: 1 Clinton Police Department
Other: 0

Incident Commander/Agency: Battalion Chief Nicholas Carlson

05/27/2026

💧 Using Water Wisely: Water Reuse ♻️

Did you know the average U.S. family uses over 300 gallons of water per day? Reusing water is a smart and sustainable way to reduce that number and protect our resources.

What is water reuse?
Water reuse (or recycling) is the process of treating and reusing water—like graywater, rainwater, or reclaimed water—for non-drinking purposes such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and more.

Benefits of water reuse:
Conserves valuable drinking water
Improves sustainability and water security
Can reduce potable water use by up to 25% in homes and 75% in commercial buildings
Lower treatment costs compared to potable water

Simple ways to get started:
Install rain barrels to collect roof runoff
Use graywater systems for irrigation or flushing
Create a rain garden to manage stormwater naturally
Always follow local codes and use licensed professionals

05/27/2026

💧10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water at Home

Small changes can make a big difference! Here are 10 simple tips to help save water every day:
✅ Don’t flush trash—each flush wastes 1–3 gallons
✅ Check toilets, faucets & pipes for leaks regularly
✅ Install low-flow showerheads & faucet aerators
✅ Use your water meter to detect hidden leaks
✅ Insulate your water pipes
✅ Keep showers to 5 minutes or less
✅ Turn off water while brushing teeth or shaving
✅ Only run laundry & dishwashers with full loads
✅ Don’t let water run when washing dishes by hand
✅ Sweep driveways and sidewalks instead of hosing them down

05/22/2026

International Building Safety Day (IBSD) is a special day dedicated to promoting and celebrating building safety and the benefits it provides to the health and welfare of people worldwide. The theme for IBSD this year is Built to Last, which highlights the global synergy between sustainability objectives and building safety outcomes. Learn more and take part here: https://solutions.iccsafe.org/international-building-safety-day

05/22/2026

SUBJECT: ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: MANUFACTURING DRIVE
CONTACT: City of Clinton Engineering Department
RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2026

The intersection of South 19th Street & Manufacturing Drive will be closed for construction on Tuesday, May 27th

This road closure is due to the construction of a roundabout at South 19th Street & Manufacturing Drive. This phase of the project is expected to take up to 4 months to be constructed, with a completion date of September 30, 2026.

Road Closures & Detours:
To ensure public safety and facilitate construction, Manufacturing Drive will be closed to all traffic through the intersection of South 19th Street & Manufacturing Drive.

Access to Local Businesses:
During this construction, access to businesses in the area will be detoured from two separate directions.
Mill Creek Parkway to Harts Mill Road to Manufacturing Drive
South 14th Street to 13th Avenue South to Manufacturing Drive

Signs will be installed detouring traffic to the following local business during construction.

Today’s Dental
Metal Tech
Lundin’s Auto Spa
All Pets Mobile Clinic
Ray’s Timeout
China One
Kitchen and Bath

Future Phases:
We are working through the schedule for the upcoming Bluff Boulevard Project. Currently, Bluff Blvd is scheduled to be closed for construction from South Street to College Avenue beginning June 8th, 2026.

This closure will coincide with the opening of 2nd Avenue South, which will be used as a detour route for the Bluff Blvd & Manufacturing Drive projects during construction.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the City Engineering Department at any time at 563-244-3423 or email
[email protected] OR [email protected]

05/20/2026

🏗️ Building Codes Matter More Than You Think

Strong building codes don’t just shape structures—they help build safer, more resilient communities for everyone.

From planning sustainable neighborhoods to supporting disaster response, recovery, and long-term resilience, building codes play a critical role at every stage.

They help:
✔️ Improve energy efficiency
✔️ Protect public health and safety
✔️ Strengthen buildings against disasters
✔️ Support smart growth in our community

When building codes are followed and kept up to date, they help ensure our homes and buildings can stand strong—now and into the future.

05/18/2026

📢 Notice 📢

In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall, the Fire Department – Building Safety Division, and the Administrative offices at the Police Department will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The Parks & Recreation Department Administrative Office and Lower Level of the Ericksen Community Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The Fitness Center will remain open 24/Hours with KISI App Access.

The Clinton Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. All phone calls will be returned on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, when normal office hours will resume.

The MTA Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 and there will be no bus service on Monday, May 25, 2026.

The Public Works Administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Garbage, yard waste and recycling collection will be delayed by one day of the week beginning Monday, May 25, 2026. Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday’s route will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s route will be collected on Thursday, Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday, and Friday’s route will be collected on Saturday.

Press release: https://cityofclintoniowa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=41683

05/18/2026

Disasters can happen anytime—but being prepared can make all the difference.

This one-pager highlights 10 important tips for disaster safety and mitigation, from creating a family action plan to protecting your home from storms, flooding, and winter weather.

Our Building Safety Division works year-round to help keep homes and communities safe. Take a few minutes to review these tips and share them with your family—it’s a small step that can have a big impact.

✅ Be prepared
✅ Be informed
✅ Be safe

05/15/2026

Our Building Safety Division helps bring building projects to life while ensuring the safety of occupants and residents. We also work to keep existing buildings safe through inspections and enforcement of current codes.

Building safety professionals:
• Include inspectors, building officials, plans examiners, permit technicians, fire marshals, and more
• Maintain certifications and complete ongoing education
• Educate and support partners in following safety standards
• Help ensure buildings stand up to everyday use and potential hazards
• Perform inspections to help protect homes before emergencies happen
• Support community planning and development decisions

Together, this work supports:
✅ Public safety
✅ Code compliance
✅ Community growth

05/14/2026

Building safety professionals, contractors, designers, and homeowners all play a role in creating safe, code-compliant buildings—but success comes down to communication and collaboration.

A recent article from the International Code Council highlights how we can work more effectively together:

✅Be transparent early – Sharing complete project details upfront helps avoid surprises during plan review and inspections.
✅Start with permit staff – Permit technicians are a valuable first resource and can guide projects in the right direction from the beginning.
✅Plan for the process – Most projects require revisions; setting realistic expectations helps keep projects on track.
✅Know and reference the code – Demonstrating code knowledge improves efficiency and communication with reviewers.

At the end of the day, building safety professionals aren’t trying to fail projects—we’re here to help ensure safety, protect the public, and support successful outcomes.

The path to working with building safety professionals starts with information, explanation, demonstration and polite discussion.