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Carl Geffken, Fort Smith’s city administrator, says the details of a consent decree with federal agencies is causing financial hardship as the city works to repair its sewer line problems. Sewer rates for residents rose 167 percent in 2017 and could rise further, he fears.
Construction / Energy / Legal

Fort Smith Hopes for Consent ConsiderationLock Icon

A consent decree with federal authorities for fixing sewer lines has proved so expensive that Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken is asking for leeway. read more >

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Micah Whitfield of Magna IV
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Micah Whitfield To Lead Magna IV Expansion into Northwest Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)

Micah Whitfield recently joined the Magna IV team as director of business development and will oversee the expansion of the company in northwest Arkansas. read more >

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