Van Buren County Public Health

11/10/2025

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Wednesday November 12, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office
Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at lplecker@vanburencounty.iowa.gov for assistance.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the minutes for the meeting on October 27, 2025
3. Final canvass of the November 4th regular city elections
4. 1st tier canvass of the November 4th regular school elections
5. PUBLIC FORUM
6. Meet with Sarah Berndt for discussion about the Iowa Primary Care Association
7. Meet with County Conservation Director for discussion and possible action on a County Conservation Board vacancy
8. Meet with County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
• Discussion and possible action on a resolution to set the date for a public hearing to close and vacate various road rights-of-way
• Discussion and possible action on a resolution awarding contract and authorizing the County Engineer to sign the contract for Project No BROS-CO89(107)—8J-89, Bridge Replacement on 235th Road over Reeds Creek
9. Discussion and possible action regarding updates proposed for the Van Buren County Employee Handbook
10. 1st reading of Van Buren County Ordinance #2025-1, an ordinance re-adopting the existing county code of ordinances in Van Buren County, Iowa
11. Discussion and possible action regarding a funding request from ISAC Board of Directors for a contribution towards writing an amicus brief in the case of Couser vs. Shelby County
12. Action to authorize an incentive payment of ISAC Wellness Dollars
13. Acknowledge transfer of tax levied funds
14. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
15. Acknowledge receipt of a 1-year manure management plan update
16. Committee reports
17. Adjournment

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Time: Nov 12, 2025, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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10/31/2025

‼️NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS‼️Event below is for you!! Lots of great information for your new little one!

10/24/2025

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office
Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at lplecker@vanburencounty.iowa.gov for assistance.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the minutes for the meeting on October 13, 2025
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Discussion and possible action to authorize the chairman to sign a preventive maintenance agreement with Interstate Power Systems
5. Meet with county engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
• Discussion on low water crossings
• Discussion on potential road vacations
6. Authorize county treasurer to transfer funds from the county hospital ambulance fund to Van Buren County Hospital
7. Action on special assessments liens for delinquent Mt. Sterling sewer accounts
8. Action on appointment of FT dispatcher/jailer in sheriff’s office
9. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
10. Committee reports
11. Discussion regarding updates proposed for the Van Buren County Employee Handbook
12. Adjournment

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Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Time: Oct 27, 2025, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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10/14/2025

DID YOU KNOW - Van Buren County Public Health can help fund the below private well services in the county!! Please call 319-293-3431 or email jhannam@vbcph.org with any questions about the services listed below.

10/10/2025

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, October 13, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM in the 1st Floor District Courtroom
Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at lplecker@vanburencounty.iowa.gov for assistance.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the minutes for the meeting on September 22, 2025
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Discussion regarding the voting precincts in Van Buren County
5. Meet with a representative from DVIP/RVAP for discussion and possible action on a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
6. Meet with Kris Rankin from the SAFE Coalition for an update on the following matters:
• SAFE Coalition issues and programs
• Progress report for National Opioid Settlement funds
7. Meet with county sheriff for discussion and possible action regarding a hiring bonus for the vacant deputy sheriff position
8. Meet with county treasurer for discussion and possible action regarding a request to not charge interest and penalty on a late tax payment
9. Meet with county engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters
10. Discussion and possible action on signing a shared liability agreement for the Eastern Iowa Workforce Development Area
11. Discussion and possible action to authorize the chairman to sign a preventive maintenance agreement with Interstate Power Systems
12. Action to authorize the county auditor to cancel county check #47730 dated June 26, 2025
13. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
14. Acknowledge receipt of a notice of ownership transfer for a confinement feeding operation
15. Acknowledge receipt of a 1-year manure management plan update
16. Committee reports
17. Adjournment

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Time: Oct 13, 2025, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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09/19/2025

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, September 22, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office
Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at lplecker@vanburencounty.iowa.gov for assistance.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the minutes for the meeting on September 8, 2025
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the lease agreement with Sedore, Inc. for operation of the Van Buren County Citizens Convenience & Recycling Center
5. Discussion and possible action regarding Carosh Compliance Solutions proposal for the County’s HIPAA program
6. Meet with Samantha Willis for discussion and possible action regarding the lease agreement with Tower Co for the tower located north of the Sheriff’s office
7. Meet with the county conservation director for discussion and possible action about an agreement with Kirkham & Michael for engineering design of the Historic Bentonsport Bridge rehabilitation project
8. Meet with the county engineer for an update on various secondary roads projects including:
• Discussion and approval of hiring a full-time Equipment Operator for the Highway Department
• Discussion on request for a road upgrade
9. Discussion regarding Ordinance #2022-1 – “Ordinance Adopting the Voting Precincts for Van Buren County, Iowa”
10. Adoption of VBC Ordinance #2023-2, Amendment #1, as a supplement to the VBC Code of Ordinances – “Van Buren County Fly Rock Ordinance”
11. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
12. Acknowledge receipt of a 4-year manure management plan update
13. Acknowledge receipt of a 1-year manure management plan update
14. Committee reports
15. Adjournment

Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2025, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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09/05/2025

Iowa HHS Announces Investigation of Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster in Marshalltown
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases among individuals living in north central Marshalltown. Since the beginning of the investigation, 21 individuals have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease and an older adult with underlying health conditions has died. Iowa HHS shares our condolences to the family and friends of this individual.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by Legionella bacteria and thrives in warm water environments and is typically spread through the inhalation of aerosolized water droplets, such as mist from cooling towers, hot tubs, and decorative fountains. Legionnaires’ disease is not contagious and most healthy people who are exposed to Legionella bacteria do not get sick.
“Iowans should know that Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early. Adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or individuals with chronic lung conditions should seek medical care promptly if they develop flu-like or respiratory symptoms,” said Dr. Robert Kruse, Medical Director at Iowa HHS.
People who are more likely to experience severe illness from Legionnaires’ disease include individuals 50 years and older, those with weakened immune systems, those with chronic respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD) and smokers. Symptoms most associated with pneumonia and Legionnaires' disease include:
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Muscle aches
• Headaches
• Chest pain
• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea
The risk to anyone who lives or visits Marshalltown is low, however, Iowa HHS recommends that individuals who live and work in this area and who become ill with pneumonia-like illness visit their primary care doctor and discuss this advisory. Iowa HHS has communicated with health care providers to consider testing for Legionnaire’s disease (LD) in any patient who develops pneumonia and lives in, works in, or has spent significant time in north central Marshalltown the 14 days before symptom onset.
Additionally, Iowa HHS is asking businesses and property owners to review their water management practices, especially those with cooling towers, hot tubs, or fountains. The following steps are recommended to help mitigate the spread of Legionella:
• Review, maintain and/or establish a water management program.
• Disinfection of cooling towers and water systems to prevent bacteria growth.
• Perform routine water system maintenance and maintain records and logs.
• Perform Legionella testing through accredited laboratories, particularly following any remediation efforts.

Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.

09/05/2025

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, September 8, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office
Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at lplecker@vanburencounty.iowa.gov for assistance.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the minutes for the meeting on August 25, 2025
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. 3rd Reading of Ordinance #2023-2, Amendment #1, Van Buren County Fly Rock Ordinance
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the lease agreement with Sedore, Inc. for operation of the Van Buren County Citizen Convenience & Recycling Center
6. Discussion and possible action to authorize the county auditor to sign documents related to the National Opioid Settlements
7. Discussion and possible action regarding an amended memorandum of understanding with the SAFE Coalition for the National Opioid Settlement funds
8. Meet with county engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
• Approval of Performance Bonds for Iowa Bridge and Culvert for abutment repair projects on Hickory Ave (FHWA Bridge #329640) and Hawk Drive (FHWA Bridge #327570)
• Discussion on condition of two bridges on the Level C portion of 130th Street
• Discussion on possible road vacation, 235th Street, west of Quail Road
• Action on resignation of FT equipment operator on secondary roads crew
9. Discussion regarding Carosh Compliance Solutions proposal for the County’s HIPAA program
10. Action on resignation of FT dispatcher/jailer in county sheriff’s office
11. Action to authorize the county auditor to cancel county check #44040 dated August 26, 2024
12. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
13. Acknowledge receipt of 4-year manure management plan updates
14. Committee reports
15. Adjournment

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Time: Sep 8, 2025, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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08/25/2025

Bat and Rabies Information

08/22/2025

Free HIV & STI Screening in Keosauqua! Join Outreach Prevention Services, a program of River Hills Community Health Center, for free, confidential testing on August 26 from 1–3pm at Van Buren County Hospital Community Services Center. Protect your health—no appointments needed, just stop by!📞 Questions? Call 319-383-3621.

08/22/2025

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, August 25, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office
Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at lplecker@vanburencounty.iowa.gov for assistance.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the minutes for the meeting on August 11, 2025
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Meet with county engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters
5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Sheriff’s office to close an account at 1st Iowa State Bank
6. Discussion and possible action regarding authorized signors for the County Auditor’s bank accounts at 1st Iowa State Bank
7. Action on property tax lien assessments for delinquent Mt. Sterling sewer accounts
8. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
9. Discussion regarding Carosh Compliance Solutions proposal for the County’s HIPAA program
10. Acknowledge receipt of 4-year manure management plan update
11. Committee reports
12. Adjournment

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Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Time: Aug 25, 2025, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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08/20/2025

The Van Buren County 4-H Iowa and the Van Buren County Iowa Sheriff's Office is excited to offer this Life Skills 101: Car Care Clinic on Monday, September 22nd at 10 am. Please pre-register for this event, as space is limited! You can call 319.293.3039 or email latishas@iastate.edu to reserve your spot. Open to all youth in grades 9-12th.