The Odessa Record -

REARDAN - The town council adopted its annual budget for the year 2023 at its meeting on Dec. 15.

Preliminary budget estimates show 2023 revenue exceeding expenditures by approximately $71,298 ($1,194,811-$1,123,523). Revenues exceed expenditures in each budgeted item.

Current expense figures include:

• $29,790 to the library

• $45,500 to streets

• $277,000 to water

• $316,500 to water

• $109,00 to garbage

Mayor Gail Daniels said the town is in good fiscal condition heading into next year but emphasized that small towns have their challenges as expenditures continue to increa...