The Alburnett (IA) Fire Department recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new station on Roosevelt Street, reports kcrg.com.

Fire officials said plans for a larger station have been in the works for more than 20 years. The nearly 70-year-old former station, located on N. Main Ave., was too cramped for the 22-firefighter team.

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