County roads update: new Forest City shop hire and maintenance work reported
April 01, 2026 | Winnebago County, Iowa
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Scott Meinders, Engineer, and Ethan Schutter, Secondary Roads Superintendent, updated the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on March 24, 2026 about maintenance and staffing in the county’s secondary roads department.
Meinders and Schutter reported that Jermey Gilbertson started in the Forest City shop and that the road crew is performing blading operations. The update was informational and no separate vote was recorded for routine maintenance activity. The minutes note ongoing routine work and a recent hire to support shop operations.
On the same agenda the board adopted a resolution to close County Bridge G‑17‑N1; staff described the structure as a five‑span wood bridge with a 25‑foot ditch and discussed replacement options (installing a twin 10 x 10 box) or rerouting the road. The bridge resolution was approved unanimously by the board and will require follow‑up by Secondary Roads and the county engineer to determine implementation timing and costs.
The board set a public hearing for the FY2027 budget for April 14, 2026, which will include staffing and maintenance budget items for the roads department. The county will proceed with follow‑up actions as the engineer and superintendent provide more detail.
Meinders and Schutter reported that Jermey Gilbertson started in the Forest City shop and that the road crew is performing blading operations. The update was informational and no separate vote was recorded for routine maintenance activity. The minutes note ongoing routine work and a recent hire to support shop operations.
On the same agenda the board adopted a resolution to close County Bridge G‑17‑N1; staff described the structure as a five‑span wood bridge with a 25‑foot ditch and discussed replacement options (installing a twin 10 x 10 box) or rerouting the road. The bridge resolution was approved unanimously by the board and will require follow‑up by Secondary Roads and the county engineer to determine implementation timing and costs.
The board set a public hearing for the FY2027 budget for April 14, 2026, which will include staffing and maintenance budget items for the roads department. The county will proceed with follow‑up actions as the engineer and superintendent provide more detail.
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