2-08-2026
Good Morning, The warm weather really brings a sense of Spring which in turn makes us all think about golf. Even though there is the itch to play some golf on a 50 degree Winter day, please respect that the golf course is closed and stay off the grounds. I was able to go out and look at […]
Good Evening,
Golf Board 2-2-2026 It was a very busy 2025 golf season with over 31,000 rounds of golf being played at The Muni. It was the busiest season we have experienced. It was also a very busy season for the clubhouse and maintenance staff. Our clubhouse seasonal staff worked 3294 hours and our maintenance team clocked […]
1-25-2026
Good Morning, The month of January has involved a lot of preparation for the 2026 golf season and also some time off work to spend with my family. The end of January is less than a week away and we are inching closer to the 2026 golf season. That actual start date is always unknown […]
1-4-2026
Good Morning, The majority of the snow cover at The Muni has disappeared. Any remaining snow should disappear over the next few days as temperatures rise into the 40’s and nighttime lows are in the upper 20’s. Fortunately the moisture from all of the melting snow went into the ground since frost levels have been […]
12-28-2025
Good Morning, Today is a quick reminder that Winter in Iowa can change in the blink of an eye. The Muni had 16″ of snow covering the ground a couple of weeks ago and hoar frost covering the trees. The snow melted quickly this past week but there were still patches throughout the golf course. […]
12-21-2025
Good Evening, The past week a lot of the snow coverage melted at a rapid rate. There was very little frost in the ground, underneath the snow, so it went into the soil profile. The moisture is definitely a positive. Snow cover is very beneficial since it acts as an insulation blanket from the cold temperatures […]
The Muni Update
Good Morning, Every day continues to remind us of the winter wonderland of NW Iowa. Thermostats across the community have dropped extremely low this morning. Please use caution if you need to venture outside today. On a positive note, we are only a few months away from the start of the 2026 golf season. Irrigation Pond 5-25-2025.jpg […]
The Muni Update
Good Morning, The past week equipment maintenance was the main priority at The Muni. Off season reel sharpening was completed once the small repairs were made to each reel and they were attached to the appropriate traction unit. The height of cut was set on each reel in preparation of the first mowing in 2026. […]
The Muni Update
Good Morning, The weather continues to provide us with above normal temperatures and some beautiful Fall golf weather. We have had some heavy frost some of the mornings but a fair amount of golfers have been enjoying the course this weekend. The Muni will be closing for the 2026 golf season at the end of […]
The Muni Update
Good Morning, This past week started off with four inches of snow covering the entire golf course. The warmer temperatures started to return on Tuesday and the snow started to melt fairly quickly. By Wednesday the majority of the snow was gone and the golf course was very saturated. Although we were not expecting so […]