Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide gave his final state of the city address to the council last week as he prepares to step down from the position on March 31. Despite these expenditures, the city maintains conservative projections of $26 million in reserves for the end of fiscal year 2026. Jasper Arts celebrated its 50th anniversary with a rebrand and record-breaking performances, including the highest quarterly ticket sales in the department’s history. The water department treated 632 million gallons of water and completed an emergency backup water supply project, adding over 9,260 feet of new water line. Community development showed positive momentum with 48 new residential units created in 2025, including 26 single-family and 22 multifamily units.