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Kossuth County is now navigating a crucial transition after the resignation of its county engineer, sparking intense discussions on drainage issues and future planning!

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Board accepts county engineer's resignation, discusses interim coverage and complex drainage/annexation questions
Supervisors accepted the county engineer's resignation and spent extensive time reviewing engineer reports, a 2080 agreement, drainage remonstrance issues and a voluntary annexation petition; the board agreed to send written legal questions to counsel about timelines and engineer appointment requirements under Iowa Code 468.14.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Kossuth County just took major steps to secure its financial future and protect against rising cybersecurity threats—changes that could directly impact you!

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County Council approves $10K increase for cyber liability insurance coverage
Council approves increased cyber insurance to $1 million amid rising threats
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June 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative is set to breathe new life into the Lakota wind farm by upgrading its turbines for enhanced performance and a 20-year extension on its lifespan!

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Iowa Lakes seeks repower of Lakota wind farm; Kossuth supervisors allow final paperwork pending board‑of‑adjustment review
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative presented a proposal to repower seven existing turbines near Lakota by lengthening rotor blades and refurbishing nacelle components; the Kossuth County Board agreed that the company may finalize documents to comply with the county wind ordinance but required Board of Adjustment review of variances tied to preexisting setbacks.
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April 29, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Kossuth County's recent board meeting revealed impressive strides in healthcare services, including new pain management programs and a top 100 national ranking for patient experience, despite financial challenges ahead.

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Kaseuth Regional Health Center reports strong fiscal year end and patient care improvements
Kaseuth Regional Health Center celebrates top 100 national ranking and service expansion progress.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Kossuth County just repealed its controversial pipeline setback ordinance after a significant court ruling, signaling a major shift in local governance.

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Kossuth County board repeals pipeline setback ordinance after 8th Circuit ruling
At a June 9 meeting the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors voted to repeal Ordinance 300A (now enacted as Ordinance 300B) after courts found similar county pipeline setback measures preempted by federal and state law; the board also suspended the usual two‑meeting reading requirement.
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June 10, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Kossuth County supervisors are considering a bold move to accelerate essential infrastructure projects by potentially borrowing up to $5.7 million against future TIF revenues.

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Supervisors weigh issuing TIF-backed debt to front-load roads, bridges and fairgrounds upgrades
Board members discussed using urban-renewal (TIF) receipts to borrow against future revenue and fund infrastructure and a proposed grandstand contribution; they gave staff direction to model midrange borrowing (roughly $4.7 million) and to get bond-issuance cost estimates before July 1.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Kossuth County supervisors just paved the way for a $4.25 million urban renewal bond to fund essential projects, including a $750,000 boost for fairgrounds development!

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Kossuth County supervisors set 5-year bond terms, open public hearings for up to $4.25 million in urban renewal borrowing
Supervisors approved a 5-year, 3-year-call financing structure and named Northland paying agent, then opened public hearings on a borrowing authority not to exceed $4,250,000 (including a $750,000 allocation tied to the fairgrounds). The board later approved resolution 07142604 to enter loan agreements.
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July 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Kendall unveiled a bold $4.2 million restoration plan for Smith Lake, featuring dredging and innovative sediment traps to revitalize water quality and local ecosystems.

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Smith Lake assessment: consultants recommend dredging, sediment traps and spillway replacement; county share estimated at about $1.05 million
Consultant Shai Pattering presented a final 70-page assessment recommending dredging, four sediment-trapping bays, shoreline protection, and spillway replacement for Smith Lake. Estimated total construction cost reported as $4.2 million, leaving a county share of about $1.05 million; the county expects 75% reimbursement from the lake restoration program for construction.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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In a unanimous decision, the board has recommended approval for a hog confinement permit that could increase animal numbers without new construction—what does this mean for the community and environment?

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Board recommends approval of Wayne Gearhart hog confinement permit to Iowa DNR
After a public hearing with no objections, supervisors voted to recommend approval of a construction permit for an increase in animals at an existing hog confinement facility (Wayne Gearhart); staff verified setbacks and a site score of 445.
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August 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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A new Senate bill could change the game for property buyers in Kossuth County, requiring detailed drainage assessments to be filed by 2027!

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Auditor warns of new statewide filing requirement for drainage‑district parcels
The county auditor told supervisors that Senate File 2418 requires auditors to prepare and file a district parcel record for every parcel in a drainage district by June 30, 2027, to ensure property buyers are aware of potential drainage assessments.
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August 22, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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Kossuth County is paving the way for a brighter future with a unanimous vote to fund major road improvements and a new fairgrounds grandstand!

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Board approves bond purchase agreement to back road and fairgrounds projects
The board approved Resolution No. 08-04-26-02 authorizing a bond purchase agreement for General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, covering road, bridge and culvert improvements and a fairgrounds grandstand project; the board adjourned further action to Aug. 11, 2026.
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August 12, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Kossuth County just scored a $66,000 premium on their latest bond sale, setting the stage for new tax-compliance procedures!

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Kossuth County adopts tax-compliance procedures after municipal bond sale
The Kossuth County Board adopted a resolution establishing tax-compliance procedures after a bond sale that generated a roughly $66,000 premium; board members were briefed on disclosure steps and investor notices by a financial advisor on the conference line.
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August 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Lateral 12 is silted and in need of major repairs, but will the $100,000 fix be enough to restore it to its original glory?

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Hearing set for Lateral 12 repairs after engineer cites siltation and 1955 design limits
An engineer told the joint board that Lateral 12 is largely silted and would need regrading on roughly one-third of its length; the board set a public hearing for Sept. 15 to consider assessments and a roughly $100,000 repair estimate.
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August 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Kossuth County is moving forward with a $1.1 million drainage project that could reshape local farming—find out what’s at stake!

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Engineer describes $1.1M plan to upsize lines in Drainage District 82; public hearing held
The county opened a public hearing on proposed improvements to Drainage District 82 (Laterals 33B and 40B). Engineer Tyler Connolly presented a preliminary design using a 0.75-inch drainage coefficient with an estimated assessable cost of $1,100,000 over 1,081.333 acres; the board later adopted the project as modified and directed the engineer to proceed to bid letting.
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July 30, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Big decisions are on the agenda for next week’s Kossuth County board meeting, including a crucial bond purchase and a liquor license approval!

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Board to consider bond sale documents, tax-compliance resolution and a liquor license next week
Staff said the board will review a bond purchase agreement for general obligation urban renewal bond series 2026 A, a resolution adopting tax-compliance procedures with Dorsey & Whitney available by phone, a liquor-license application from Columbia Hall Association of Alcona, and a completion hearing for P-81 next Tuesday.
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July 29, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Kossuth County supervisors have approved a crucial resolution for the sale of urban renewal bonds, but not without a few twists and turns along the way!

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Supervisors approve resolution to use preliminary official statement for urban renewal bond sale
The board approved a resolution authorizing use of a preliminary official statement for sale of general obligation urban renewal bonds (series 2026A); counsel Dorsey & Whitney noted disclosure counsel issues; the resolution was adopted twice to correct signatures (07212601 then 07212602).
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July 25, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Kossuth County supervisors just approved crucial measures that will enhance road safety, secure funding for bridges, and pave the way for upcoming asphalt projects!

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Supervisors approve speed-zone change, bridge-grant participation and road-closure resolutions
The board approved a 45 mph speed zone on 210th Street east of Algona (resolution 07142601), signed a 2080 agreement to pursue competitive highway bridge funding with Kossuth County as the lead (07142602), authorized letters of support, and passed a road-closure resolution for HMA projects (07142603).
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July 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Kossuth County is considering a strategic shift in its 2026 bond financing plan, eyeing a dynamic five-year structure that could reshape TIF revenue projections.

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Kossuth County reviews 2026 bond plan, staff propose 5-year structure with 3-year callable feature for TIF-backed issue
County officials and a remote finance adviser discussed options for a proposed $5 million bond tied to Buffalo Township TIF revenue, weighing an eight-year versus a shorter five-year schedule with callable provisions and asking staff to return next week with updated TIF projections and a preliminary official statement.
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July 8, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Significant repairs are on the horizon for the deteriorating drainage tile shared by Kossuth County and Minnesota, with costs estimated at $756,000 and a public hearing set for August 11 to discuss the plan.

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Board schedules Aug. 11 public hearing on Tile 129 repair; engineer estimates $756,000
The county scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 11 on the engineer's report for CD 41 lateral 162 (Tile 129). The report estimates repair costs at about $756,000, with Kossuth bearing roughly 84% of costs and Minnesota coordinating its own repair work.
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July 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Kossuth County is gearing up for a pivotal hearing on July 14, 2026, to discuss up to $5 million in bonds for crucial road improvements and a grandstand project at the fairgrounds.

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Kossuth County schedules July 14 hearings for up to $5 million in urban renewal bonds for roads and fairgrounds
The board set July 14, 2026 hearings on two proposed general obligation urban renewal loan agreements: up to $4.25 million for road, bridge and culvert projects and up to $750,000 for a fairgrounds grandstand project; estimated tax impacts are $22.12 and $3.90 annually per $100,000 valuation, respectively.
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July 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Kossuth County just greenlit a major wind energy project, paving the way for the repowering of the Lakota Wind Farm under strict conditions!

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Kossuth County approves WECS construction permit and repower for Lakota Wind Farm with conditions
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution #06-09-26-01 on June 9, 2026, approving a WECS construction permit and repower for the Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative/Lakota Wind project, subject to road-use, drainage-protection and decommissioning financial-assurance conditions; the board also consented to a possible assignment to Lakota Wind LLC.
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June 18, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Kossuth County has officially greenlit the Lakota Wind project’s repower, promising upgraded blades and a larger rotor—without adding new turbines!

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Kossuth County approves Lakota wind‑farm repower; no new turbines proposed
County supervisors approved a construction permit and assignment for the Lakota wind‑farm repower, authorizing blade and rotor upgrades but no new turbines; a company representative said repowering will increase rotor radius from 77 to 97 meters and construction is planned for 2027.
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June 10, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Kossuth County's Board of Supervisors just approved a contentious drainage assessment for fall 2026, sparking heated debates over FEMA reimbursements and the fairness of landowner charges.

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Board approves fall 2026 drainage assessments after debate over FEMA‑linked costs
Supervisors approved fall 2026 drainage assessments after lengthy discussion about which invoices to include, whether FEMA reimbursements should affect assessments, and how to justify assessments to landowners; board asked staff to segregate FEMA‑eligible charges from current invoices before final billing.
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June 10, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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An architect reveals that even with cost-saving measures, the proposed emergency response complex in Kossuth County still carries a hefty price tag of over $1 million, leaving local hospital funding in jeopardy.

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Architect says reuse plan reduces scope but project still exceeds local hospital funding capacity
Architect presenting an emergency response complex said reuse and scope cuts trimmed cost but estimates still range well over $1 million; the local hospital told the board it could not fund the full renovation and supervisors asked for further value-engineering and cost comparisons.
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May 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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Kossuth County is taking urgent action to address a dangerous intersection after a tragic crash claimed a life, with plans for enhanced safety measures on the table.

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Supervisors direct plan for flashing lights, other upgrades after deadly crash at 210th and 90th
After a recent fatal crash, the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors heard data showing a recurring, severe crash pattern at 210th Street and 90th Avenue and directed the county engineer to deliver a costed plan for near-term safety upgrades — including higher stop signs, LED edging or flashing stop signs — at the intersection.
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May 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM