Board of Supervisors - Open Session - June 2, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session on June 2, 2026, covering a range of topics including personnel introductions, recognition of a scholarship recipient, and the proclamation of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of a resolution to authorize payments from the capital project debt fund, and a decision to approve starting pay for a new nurse at the county jail, with the pay rate set at $29.99 per hour and budgeted accordingly. The board also discussed a preliminary seal coat petition for 2.4 miles of 295th Street, considering cost-sharing options between residents and the county, with no final action taken but plans to provide more detailed cost breakdowns to petitioners. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the transition of courthouse clerks from union to non-union pay scales following the dissolution of the union, with further study and no immediate vote. Public comments addressed the recent renaming of a county public health event, expressing concerns about inclusion of the LGBTQ community. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.