Kossuth County board approves EMS monitor purchase, utility pole replacements and routine business

At its March 24 meeting the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors approved several routine but practical actions affecting county operations and infrastructure.

The board unanimously approved purchase of a Zoll X Series Monitor for emergency medical services at a cost of $36,348.72; delivery is expected in March 2027 (motion by Supervisor Kyle Stecker; second Amber Garman). The board also authorized Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative to replace approximately 260 power poles within the cooperative’s service boundary in Kossuth County (townships listed in the minutes); the authorization (permit 03-03-2026) was approved by motion from Supervisor Amber Garman and second from Supervisor Kyle Stecker.

Other unanimous actions included appointing Bolton & Menk as engineer for a 10‑County Wetland Locator project (motion by Supervisor Kyle Stecker), accepting Ducks Unlimited plans and setting the DD 4 Lat 11 bid opening for April 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and setting bid consideration for April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The board presented 25‑year service awards for Dawn Heiderscheidt and noted Randy Sewick will also receive a 25‑year award. The board discussed employee health insurance options and held a discussion with the County Auditor; no final insurance decision is recorded in the minutes.

All routine motions noted above carried unanimously as recorded in the meeting minutes.