Rochester plans listening sessions on proposed natural gas fee

A potential natural gas franchise fee will will be the subject for planned outreach throughout a variety of community ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Feedback low on franchise fees in Brainerd

BRAINERD — An open house planned to garner feedback on the idea of franchise fees in Brainerd went unattended Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Brainerd City Council first discussed the topic in October, ...

Why Waukee residents will see a new fee on their electric, gas bills

Though Waukee residents will see a new fee on their gas bill, the city expects monthly payments to go down. Here's why.
KCCI Des Moines

City of Fort Dodge to hold referendum on new franchise fee

TOMORROW. LEADERS IN FORT DODGE HAVE DECIDED THAT IF VOTERS APPROVE A NEW FRANCHISE FEE NEXT MONTH, THE FUNDS WILL GO TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE REFERENDUM GOES TO A VOTE SEPTEMBER 10TH. ON THE ...
Des Moines Register

What a franchise fee could mean for West Des Moines utility bills and the city's budget

West Des Moines wants to keep more of the tax dollars generated in the city within its control and is working toward adding what's known as a franchise fee to utility bills. “We’ve never had a ...