Board of Supervisors - Open Session - July 21, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session meeting on July 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of an interlocal agreement for wireless area network use on a month-to-month basis during a transition to a new vendor, Essex, and authorization for the board chair to sign an application for use of county grounds for the VFW annual car show. The board also approved funding of $5,000 from gaming revenues for membership in the Hunger Canyons watershed group. Additionally, the board discussed a potential rate change for the federal standard mileage reimbursement rate, considering its budget impact, but tabled the decision for further research. Updates on wellness provider demos and planning for implementation were also noted, with demos expected soon. Other agenda items included zoning ordinance amendments and approval of homestead and veteran-related tax applications. No contract awards or large capital projects were reported during this meeting.