Supervisors were warned that Jackson Pointe (formerly Jackson Point) carries about $860,000 in debt and that partnership and management arrangements are unclear; the board agreed to consult retained outside counsel before taking steps to protect tenants or assume responsibilities.

After Symmetry Music & Arts Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees and organizers reported over $1 million in local economic impact, neighbors told supervisors about loud bass, dust and sleep disruption. The board scheduled a work session to develop a permit model to address sound, dust control and safety, and invited organizers to participate.

Iowa Primary Care staff told Jefferson County supervisors that a unified behavioral‑health administrative services organization launched July 1 and is offering system navigation to help rural residents access mental‑health, housing and substance‑use services. Presenters cited 4,287 navigation contacts statewide through Oct. 17.

At its Nov. 17 meeting the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approved minutes and routine claims, cleared an erroneous tax assessment on a conservation parcel, authorized a grant application for a roadside dam project, approved a minor subdivision and authorized payment of an outstanding audit invoice related to Jackson Point.

Supervisors approved a final easement purchase for the I‑15 Bridge and unanimously approved project plans prepared by WHKS. The bridge will be a 150‑ft by 30‑ft concrete slab replacement; bidding will proceed once FEMA obligations are in place.

Construction manager reported progress on the new jail (basement work, gas main, electrical refeed, precast schedule) and the board approved the September pay app of $182,752.38 and an October pay app totaling $425,435.71 plus $900.

At its Nov. 12 meeting the Osceola County Board approved the F10 Bridge right-of-way and project plans, an operating transfer (Resolution 42526), several routine claims and appointments, and a $250 contribution to an ISAC amicus brief (3–2). A proposed MOU update on compensatory time was considered and sent back for final language.

At its Nov. 28 meeting the Black Hawk County Board approved a $50,000 food-bank contract, adopted ordinance 77-301 to rezone 0.63 acres at 9801 Byrd Avenue, authorized a $42,654 pickup purchase, approved a $25,000 contingency change to add a staff restroom at the new clinic, directed a Dec. 9 bid opening for Washburn Road bridge repairs, and approved closing county operations on Christmas Eve with regular pay.

MidAmerican Energy informed the Page County board that turbines at the Shenandoah Hills project are erected and moving into restoration and equipment demobilization; the project's transformer remained en route and Kelsey said she would provide a follow-up schedule.

County staff described an Iowa DOT pilot to proactively close interstate segments when its meteorological forecast meets a threshold, potentially diverting traffic onto local two‑lane roads; staff said DOT would notify county engineer and EMA a few hours before a closure, but supervisors expressed concern about local road congestion and emergency response.

Staff reported a FY2025 general fund balance of $11.2 million, a small year-to-year increase, revenues of $41.8 million (down roughly $168,000) and several one-time technology and facility expenses; audits are wrapping up and enrollment trends will shape next year’s budget.

Summit Carbon Solutions told Osceola County supervisors the pipeline would traverse about 1.1 miles of the county, offering easement options, a crop‑damage schedule and a county grant; company representatives provided preliminary tax and job estimates and offered follow-up meetings.

The Davenport Community School District presented a hybrid facility master-plan recommending three regional children’s villages plus school-based preschool rooms and a district continuum of care for students with moderate to significant special education needs; administrators proposed a phased rollout with further cost and capacity study before final approvals.

ISG engineers told the Joint Drainage District 6 board that the downstream open ditch is privately constructed and not part of JDD 6, meaning any improvement will require annexation and likely right-of-way acquisition; they outlined three options (tile replacement, new open ditch, surface-channel alternatives) and recommended finishing preconstruction reclassification and another landowner meeting.

Union and building-trades representatives urged Black Hawk County supervisors to adopt post-bid quality-assurance requirements that would require contractors to disclose subcontractors, work-comp coverage and other red flags to reduce wage theft and tax fraud. The board asked staff for further education and legal review before considering an ordinance or policy.

The Page County board approved and signed a passthrough funding agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a trail project that combines Transportation Alternatives Program and State Rec Trail funds into a project totaling $2,466,452.

The department reviewed Iowa's early childhood landscape (voluntary preschool, Shared Visions, Head Start, early childhood special education), reported program scale (about 28,000 four-year-olds enrolled statewide) and said language development is a key focus for improvement and professional development.

Department data showed Choice Charter's 2025 assessment participation dropped and chronic absenteeism rose to about 51.4%, well above state averages; Choice Charter leaders acknowledged challenges, described new student supports and said remote proctoring under new rules should improve participation next year.

Director Snowman highlighted statewide awards (Iowa Teacher of the Year, Blue Ribbon Schools), a multi-year federal CLSD grant, standards revision timelines, and a proposed unified allocation plan to align multiple ESEA programs and expand LEA flexibility.

The opioid-settlement committee recommended using $750,000 over 18 months; four applications were received including a $415,000 sheriff's office request; supervisors asked City United and the sheriff's office to present at the next meeting so the board can address questions before awarding funds, noting a state grant application deadline next week.

County staff recommended contracting with Accessible LLC for site audits, end-user testing and staff training to meet a Department of Justice Title II technical standard by April 2026; staff asked counsel to review a two‑payment scope of work and will return the item for formal action next week.

The Des Moines Independent Community School District board voted 7‑0 in a special meeting to waive attorney‑client privilege solely for an investigation report by Melissa Schilling (Dickinson Bradshaw) about the 2023 superintendent hiring process; the report will be posted on the district website midmorning.

At the Nov. 25 meeting the board approved the agenda and consent agenda (including $4,171,180.60 in bills), accepted election canvass results, swore in new directors and elected Kim Martorano chair and Dr. Skyler Mayberry Mays vice chair; the board also approved a Central Academy repair project, a personnel termination recommendation, and two SBRC modified-allowable-growth requests.

DMPS staff presented a proposal to establish foundational staffing standards and a 5-year strategic staffing plan to align personnel costs with declining enrollment; staff said the initial target is roughly $13,300,000 in staffing changes and described position control, lock dates and discretionary staffing layers.

District finance leaders presented a five-year SAVE/PPEL capital plan covering facilities, athletics and technology; staff said annual SAVE revenue is about $41'$42 million and outlined regional allocations including roughly $42 million for the South region and an $18 million contingency fund.