Jasper County Board of Supervisors

Officials say first responders in all communities will have access to system, which provides redundancies in a disaster

Funds will be dispersed by committee, whose first round of application deadlines is April 30

Law passed by state made local policy unnecessary, supervisors say

Supervisors waive the remaining readings and adopt the new ordinance

Developer and contractors say new houses will bring in more tax dollars and jobs for builders

Supervisors hold first of three public hearings to rezone agricultural property

Legislature changes make county’s policy redundant, prompting removal

Residents can provide input at the next three meetings starting March 28

Halferty says it is important to retain good workers in all departments

Talsma confident county levy rate will be adjusted to account for increased valuations

Supervisors approve conversion of a former judge’s chambers into enclosure for confrontational defendants

Footage of traffic stop roused the community and generated fierce online discussion

Reinvestment district will provide rebates to developer of hotel, apartments project

Partnerships emerge as county’s investment into pilot program continues to grow

Supervisors instruct county to apply for funds which can be used for almost anything

If the library is awarded a CAT grant, it could provide a $170K return for new facility

Cupples was the person most likely to be rotated to center seat but he declines

Six new businesses have revamped their look and will likely increase assessed value

Secondary roads structure would serve as truck bay and ‘jumping off point’ for future buildings

Supervisors set public hearings, approve change order for earthwork and more

Walk-ins welcome at treasurer’s office, even out-of-county customers

Jasper County facility would house staff, equipment and materials

Denny Carpenter waiting on approval of temporary stay in health care facility

Forum discussion leans heavy on growth, taxes and sustainable services

Supervisors decide on sign that clearly states treasurer’s office services.

Jasper County supervisors will have to hold a special election or appoint person to fill position

Maintenance wants to add new signage to help driver’s license/motor vehicle customers

JEDCO director says the redevelopment moves Newton and Jasper County forward

Hospital wants to improve facility and makes request for ARPA funds

Supervisors choose same inspector that reviewed Dakota Access construction

Van Zante provides supervisors with business plan showing its sustainability

Mariposa campground additions and repairs to Chichaqua Valley Trail unanimously approved

Committee wants engineer’s office to get what is left of the federal stimulus after dispersals

Engineer’s financial scenarios are more than what was budgeted for in FY23

Post commander thanks ARPA committee for $15K donation

Supervisors still have to workshop the finer details until plan is fully realized

Wrong school levy used, meaning some Jasper County citizens paid too much

Cupples refutes Parrott's past claims that it would take longer for agencies to receive their share of federal funds

Treasurer asks for timeline, auditor can’t give one and claims issues with re-verification process

All departments expected to be moved in by Aug. 8, some already operating

Pending successful fire inspection, staff could start moving in July 18 or 19

Board says the county cannot cut a guardrail on F-48 W bridge and reestablish driveway

JEDCO initiative beautifies businesses, increases economic opportunities

Supervisors will consider approval of other ARPA fund projects at July 5 meeting

Officials don’t entirely agree on cost, but relent to current bidding and inflation trends

Restoration for interior courthouse murals already in progress

Carpenter and Olson win supervisors nominations following successful canvass

2 Democrats, 2 Republicans did not meet 35 percent of the vote

Bev Price secures one of the Democratic nominations for Jasper County supervisors

Preliminary results say Talsma garnered the most votes with 2,112 votes, or about 46%