July 7, 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Dallas County Iowa Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on July 7, 2026, where they addressed several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key discussions included progress updates and pay application approvals for multiple construction projects, such as the evidence storage and firing range facility, courthouse renovation, and secondary roads addition and garage. Pay applications from Turner Construction were reviewed and approved, totaling amounts like $532,574.9 for the evidence storage project, $430,952 for the courthouse renovation, and $71,872.54 for the secondary roads project. The board also discussed contingency and allowance balances for these projects, with plans to reconcile and return unused funds. Additionally, updates on ongoing road and bridge projects were provided, including upcoming paving and maintenance work, with some right-of-way purchases anticipated. The board considered a request from the Adel Chamber for use of county property during the Sweet Corn Festival, discussing liability, insurance, and security arrangements, including potential use of county buildings as severe weather shelters and coordination with the sheriff's office. The meeting concluded with approval of county policies for 2027 and no further business.