Worth County supervisors approve work orders, licenses and fireworks permits

Worth County supervisors on April 20, 2026, moved through several routine items: they approved four work orders covering drainage and tile repairs, approved payroll claims, and granted multiple licenses and permits including an alcohol license, a cigarette license for Maverick and two fireworks permits including one for Country View Acres.

The work orders discussed included DD2 (reshaping a bank and repairs), DB6 lateral 7/7A (broken tile, for which Don Kudson and Abrams had been contacted), DD3 (a ditch caving in noted in connection with Mike Petersburg) and DD46 (issues reported by Denny Ryerson). A supervisor moved to approve all four work orders and the motion carried on a voice vote.

The board approved payroll claims and an alcohol license after motions and voice votes. The board also approved a cigarette license for Maverick, which the chair noted required no signature, and accepted two fireworks permit applications; supervisors agreed to approve both permits and the motions carried.

During department reports, supervisors discussed building-and-grounds work: ceiling tiles ordered for the treasurer's office may require after-hours installation, which could increase cost, and Shane Bat was confirmed to be mowing county grounds. On wastewater matters, supervisors said they had found a generator company out of Des Moines (North Springs) that may save about $3,000 a year compared with their current provider; they directed staff to reach out to the vendor for details and to confirm warranty and service terms. Staff also noted an analog card at the water plant was not reading pressure correctly and a technician is expected to return this week to repair it.

The board handled these items by motion and voice vote and proceeded to adopt two resolutions later in the meeting.