(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County held a brief, regular weekly session today (Tuesday, May 23). The Board approved a request for the use of the courthouse lawn for a Bible reading event to be held on July 13, 2023, from 8-a.m. to 8-p.m. The Board has approved a similar request for at least the past couple of years. The event is generally held state-wide, and has drawn up to 80 or more participants at some sites.

The Board also approving claims payable for Wed., May 24, 2023, in the amount of $495,604.49. In her report to the Montgomery County Supervisors, County Engineer Karen Albert said they continue to haul road rock throughout the County.

She was asked to update the Board about H-34 project, east of Red Oak, and if it will be worked on during this next fiscal year.

She said they’re hoping material prices will be lower by the time bid-letting rolls around.

Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert addresses the County Supervisors (3/23/23)

The next meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors takes place 8:30-a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023.