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Pottawattamie County just greenlit crucial funding for regional planning and transit services, paving the way for enhanced community support and infrastructure improvements!

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Pottawattamie County approves $11,610 SWIPCO membership, $6,000 for regional transit
The Board of Supervisors approved $11,610 for Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) membership dues and $6,000 for Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA) for FY26–27, with officials noting grant matches and a forthcoming joint participation contract with DOT.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Exciting developments in Pottawattamie County as the Tallgrass CO2 pipeline project gears up with a newly issued permit and plans for construction to potentially kick off in February!

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County briefed on Tallgrass CO2 pipeline: permit issued, 1.53 miles in Pottawattamie County, county inspector role clarified
County engineers and Snyder (inspector) updated supervisors that a permit for the Tallgrass CO2 (Trailblazer) pipeline has been issued, the county segment covers about 1.53 miles with an 8-inch pipeline, and the county will pass inspection payments through and may add administrative fees.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Pottawattamie County is set to transform community health with a new opioid strategist and funding for essential programs, ensuring a sustainable future for high-risk populations.

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Board approves opioid‑settlement funding plan to add county strategist and support community programs
Pottawattamie County approved a proposed plan to allocate opioid settlement funds for 2026 that includes hiring a county 'community health opioid strategist,' staff training and a $75,000 contract with Methodist Health System for a high‑risk community health worker beginning July 2026; presenters said the fund balance and projected revenue make the plan sustainable over a multi‑year pro‑forma.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Pottawattamie County's Board of Supervisors has taken a crucial step towards funding a $16 million 9-1-1 upgrade, sparking a debate on financial strategy and taxpayer impact!

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Board approves resolution to preserve option to reimburse 911 upgrade costs with bonds; vote 3–1
Pottawattamie County supervisors voted 3–1 to approve Resolution No. 72‑2025, which establishes the county's official intent to issue debt to reimburse certain project expenditures (notably a 9‑1‑1/Motorola upgrade); the motion preserves bonding flexibility but does not commit to an immediate bond sale.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Pottawattamie County is gearing up for a major 9-1-1 communications upgrade, with a public hearing set for Jan. 13 to discuss a $16 million budget amendment and critical contract changes.

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Pottawattamie County sets Jan. 13 hearing, approves fund transfer and contract changes for 9-1-1 Motorola upgrade
The Pottawattamie County Board approved a packet of measures to advance a countywide 9-1-1 system upgrade with Motorola, including a $10.25 million transfer to capital projects, a $16 million budget amendment public hearing on Jan. 13, and a $0 change order that revises insurance and payment milestones.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Advance/Southwest Iowa Corporation reports a booming year with 45 active projects and 158 jobs created or retained, including a massive $200 million data center on the horizon!

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Advance reports 45 active projects, 10 landed in 2025 and 158 jobs retained or created
Advance/Southwest Iowa Corporation told the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors it had 45 active projects in the pipeline as of Nov. 30, landed 10 projects in 2025 that created or retained about 158 full‑time‑equivalent jobs, and flagged a large data‑center (Project Edge) under construction with a public-record developer agreement.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Minden's recovery is gaining momentum with nearly $6.2 million secured and an ambitious plan to seek another $5.6 million for vital infrastructure improvements.

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McClure update: roughly $6.2M secured for Minden recovery, $5.6M more sought
McClure Senior Advisor Bethany Wilcoxon told the board the Minden recovery effort has secured just under $3.7M in grants and about $2.5M in local match (approx. $6.2M) and is pursuing another $5.6M in funding that would bring the pipeline to about $12.1M; an EDA water project estimated at $1.4M would leave a local match near $282,000.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New Visions Homeless Services is set to transform the lives of 800 families this December with their impactful Christmas event, showcasing their dedication to outreach, shelter, and prevention work in Iowa.

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New Visions describes annual Christmas program and services for hundreds of area families
New Visions Homeless Services staff described shelter, outreach and prevention work and detailed a community Christmas event set for Dec. 13 at the Iowa Sportsplex, capped at 800 families; the group said it spends about $300,000 annually to pay first-month rent and relies on volunteers and sponsors.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Pottawattamie County just approved a groundbreaking $16.2 million contract with Motorola Solutions to revolutionize its 911 communications and enhance public safety!

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Pottawattamie County approves $16.2 million Motorola contract to upgrade 911 communications
The Board of Supervisors voted to approve a $16,198,222 Motorola Solutions agreement to upgrade county 911 consoles, replace aging tower equipment, add sites and join the Issac statewide system; the board authorized bonding steps to finance the project.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors made significant decisions including the appointment of new leadership, proclamations for National Adoption Day and GIS Day, and motions to enhance emergency communications.

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Votes at a glance: appointments, canvass, plat approval, call‑taker authorization and closed session
The board carried multiple routine and substantive motions: consent agenda; canvass of second‑tier school election results; proclamations for National Adoption Day and GIS Day; final plat approval for Wonder Ridge (resolution 2025‑04); authorization to recruit four full‑time call takers; approval to send a UEI letter; assessor application approvals; and a roll‑call motion to enter closed session for litigation.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Pottawattamie County is boosting its emergency response by adding four full-time call-takers, aiming to ease the pressure on dispatchers and enhance service efficiency.

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Pottawattamie County approves four full‑time 9‑1‑1 call‑taker positions; board to identify funding
The board approved job descriptions and authorized recruitment of four full‑time call takers for the county communications center to reduce dispatcher workload; first‑year cost estimated at about $307,793 and staff were tasked to find the money during ongoing budget negotiations.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Pottawattamie County is considering a multi-million dollar upgrade to its 9-1-1 and radio systems that could transform public safety communications—are they ready to make the leap?

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Pottawattamie County reviews $15M‑$16M public‑safety radio upgrade and funding plan
A county task force outlined a plan to migrate the county’s 9‑1‑1 and radio systems from Orion to the statewide Essex network, with Motorola pricing as high as $15.25 million and total financing needs approaching $16 million; board members asked for site‑specific cost details and an extension from Motorola before committing to contracts.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Pottawattamie County is gearing up for a major road improvement, with plans to recycle the existing pavement on Tamarac Road and lay down a fresh 3-inch overlay!

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Board signs plan sheet so DOT may let Tamarac Road resurfacing project
Supervisors authorized signing the final plan sheet for an HMA hot-in-place recycling project and a 3-inch overlay on Tamarac Road, a just-under-14-mile stretch; county staff said the DOT letting is scheduled for Feb. 17 and the work will keep existing 24-foot roadway width.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Pottawattamie County is stepping up to combat food insecurity with a coordinated collection drive, addressing urgent SNAP timing concerns that leave many families hungry.

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Pottawattamie County approves coordinated food collection drive as SNAP timing concerns persist
Supervisors approved a countywide food collection drive in partnership with the city and Together Inc. after public health staff cited local food insecurity and SNAP timing issues; collection points include courthouse, veterans services office, health services and other county facilities.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Magnolia Bridge project is officially moving forward as the county secures NEPA approval and gears up for right-of-way acquisition, with construction set to potentially begin by mid-2026!

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County engineer: Magnolia Bridge RAISE grant moving to right-of-way phase, McClure stays on contract
Pottawattamie County staff reported NEPA approval for the Magnolia Bridge RAISE grant and said McClure will remain the engineer of record; next steps include right-of-way acquisition, contract amendment for ROW services, and possible project letting in mid-2026 if acquisitions proceed smoothly.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Pottawattamie County is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis with a new action plan that includes funding for community health coaches and data-driven strategies to track success.

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County studies three-year opioid plan and seeks to use settlement funds for community health positions
Pottawattamie County public-health staff presented an opioid-action plan and a funding package drawn largely from opioid-settlement dollars, proposing a three-year pilot for a high-risk community health coach and new public-health positions (community health strategist, organizers, clerk) and seeking a county contribution and clearer multi-year fee
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November 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Pottawattamie County is buzzing with excitement as visitor spending soars past $336 million in 2023, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau unveils its dynamic new brand, UnleashedCB!

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Council Bluffs CVB reports $336 million in visitor spending for county in 2023; launches ‘UnleashedCB’ brand
Mark Ackman, executive director of the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, briefed supervisors on fiscal year 2025 tourism metrics, a new brand (doing business as UnleashedCB), marketing results and event-driven hotel nights; the board received the annual report and heard that digital advertising and event promotion drove recent gains.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Summit Carbon Solutions revealed exciting updates on their project, including a new management team, community engagement plans, and commitments to landowners that promise substantial payments and enhanced safety measures.

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Summit Carbon Solutions presents new management team, landowner payments and emergency-response commitments
Summit Carbon Solutions briefed the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on a revised community and landowner partnership program, emergency-response equipment commitments and payment options for easements; board members asked about eminent domain, water use and safety measures.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Iowa Western Community College is asking voters to support a $55 million bond on Nov. 4 to enhance high-demand career-technical programs without raising property taxes!

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Iowa Western seeks $55 million bond to expand career-technical training, asks voters to act Nov. 4
Iowa Western Community College president told the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors the college is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond on Nov. 4 to expand diesel, automotive and other career-technical programs and to add workforce bachelor's degrees if the state allows.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Pottawattamie County's Board of Supervisors just made pivotal decisions on infrastructure projects and contract extensions that could reshape the future of local services!

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Mills County Board Approves Contract Extension and Bridge Project Bid Awards
Mills County Board extends Jacob Farrow's contract and awards bridge project to Voden Enterprises.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Concerns over transparency and potential litigation loom large as Pottawattamie County navigates the controversial hiring of a new county engineer.

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Community Member Questions Transparency in County Engineer Hiring Process
Concerns arise over lack of transparency and potential litigation in county engineering decisions.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM