by JR Bareis | Jul 14, 2026 | Hannibal Municipality
Your public agency has not stood still since January. Your systems have not either. You have added staff. You have changed roles. You have brought in new tools. You have made quick decisions to keep services moving for residents. That is normal. That is how city and...
by JR Bareis | Jul 7, 2026 | Hannibal Municipality
If you only hear from your IT provider when something breaks, a renewal is due, or a system is already down, your organization is not getting enough value. Technology in local government is not a one time setup. Staff changes. Software changes. Public expectations...
by JR Bareis | Jun 30, 2026 | Hannibal Municipality
I grew up outside Hull, Illinois, on a farm. Long before I owned an IT company, I learned lessons that still shape how I look at technology, operations, and responsibility. On a farm, equipment is not a luxury. It is what keeps the whole operation moving. If the...
by JR Bareis | Jun 23, 2026 | Hannibal Municipality
Most people treat outdated technology like an old sock with a hole in it. You know it should probably be replaced, but it still technically works, so you keep using it a little longer than you should. Municipalities and public agencies do the exact same thing with...
by JR Bareis | Jun 16, 2026 | Hannibal Municipality
Most technology problems in local government do not start as emergencies. They start as little annoyances. A workstation at city hall runs slower than normal.A warning message pops up in a utility billing system.A backup notification fails.An update gets postponed for...
by JR Bareis | Jun 9, 2026 | Hannibal Municipality
Every year around late June, we get the longest day of the year. More daylight.More usable hours.More time… at least in theory. But most city offices, county departments, and public agencies do not experience it that way. Even with extra daylight outside, the workday...
