Supervisors flag $202,000 unpaid railroad bill and discuss legal options
January 12, 2026 | Worth County, Iowa
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A supervisor told the Worth County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 that a railroad identified in board discussion as “D D 14” owes the county $202,000 related to a drainage matter and has not remitted payment.
“D D 14, the railroad owes us $202,000, and they haven't paid the bill,” the supervisor said during department updates, noting that the county auditor’s office shows other parties have paid. The supervisor recommended the county consider involving the county attorney (Ryan) sooner rather than later and suggested adding the matter to a future board agenda.
Board members discussed the history of interactions with the railroad, including previous correspondence and a proposed change to the crossing, and noted the bill is “a pretty hefty bill.” No formal legal action was authorized at the meeting; supervisors agreed to consider the issue and possibly place it on the next agenda for formal direction.
The board did not record a motion or vote on legal engagement at the Jan. 14 meeting. The next procedural step recorded in the meeting was to place the item on the agenda for the following meeting for further discussion and potential action.
“D D 14, the railroad owes us $202,000, and they haven't paid the bill,” the supervisor said during department updates, noting that the county auditor’s office shows other parties have paid. The supervisor recommended the county consider involving the county attorney (Ryan) sooner rather than later and suggested adding the matter to a future board agenda.
Board members discussed the history of interactions with the railroad, including previous correspondence and a proposed change to the crossing, and noted the bill is “a pretty hefty bill.” No formal legal action was authorized at the meeting; supervisors agreed to consider the issue and possibly place it on the next agenda for formal direction.
The board did not record a motion or vote on legal engagement at the Jan. 14 meeting. The next procedural step recorded in the meeting was to place the item on the agenda for the following meeting for further discussion and potential action.
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