Audubon County Engineer & Secondary Roads Department

04/07/2026

It looks like it set up to the south of us and as of now the roads are clear. It is still active and just to the south of us and could still move this direction. If you are headed south check Iowa 511 for road conditions.

Reports regarding traffic incidents, winter road conditions, traffic cameras, active and planned construction, etc.

04/06/2026

We will be out checking roads early tomorrow morning and updating on here once we see what we are dealing with.

03/31/2026

PATROL OPERATOR

The Audubon County Secondary Roads Department has opening(s) for a Patrol
Operator. Great benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and
IPERS. Starting wage from $23.60 to $25.79 depending on experience. Must have
graduated from high school or equivalent. Minimum of Class B CDL required or the
ability to obtain one. Assistance in obtaining CDL is available through the County.
Complete job descriptions and application are available at the Audubon County
Engineer’s Office, 2147 Hwy 71 Audubon or online at
https://www.auduboncountyia.gov/county-information/employment-opportunities.aspx.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Must pass pre-employment
physical and drug screen. EOE.

03/31/2026

SHOP FOREMAN/PARTS MANAGER

The Audubon County Secondary Roads Department has an opening for a Shop Foreman/Parts Manager. Great benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and IPERS. Must have graduated from high school or equivalent and completion of recognized trade or vocational school in an acceptable field and 3 years’ experience or training. Knowledge of diagnostic and parts inventory software is helpful. Possess a valid CDL or able to possess a CDL within 3 months of hire. Starting wage from $32.00 to $35.00 depending on experience. Complete job descriptions and application are available at the Audubon County Engineer’s Office, 2147 Hwy 71 Audubon IA. They can also be accessed online at https://www.auduboncountyia.gov under County Information> Employment Opportunities. Applications are due by Friday, April 10th, 2026. Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen. EOE

03/18/2026

3/18. ​ County Hard surface roads are partially ice/snow covered and slick this morning. Plows are going out at 6am to put down material. Give yourself extra travel time and stopping distance this morning. Drive safe.

03/16/2026

Hard surface roads are partially covered and slick this morning. Gravel roads have small drifts and snow laying in areas sheltered from the wind. Blowing snow in isolated areas is reducing visability. Plows are coming out at 6 a.m. and graders at 7:30. Drive safe.

03/16/2026

Plows will be going out at 6am to start working on highways. Gravel roads will be assessed in the AM to see if graders will head out on the gravel.

03/14/2026

A look at the NWS forecast. Snow forecasted totals are mixed and still changing as this storm sets up for Sunday into Monday. The one thing that seems to be consistent is the wind, no matter the snowfall totals the wind will blow. Reduced visibility and drifting back in once cleared are our biggest challenges during these types of events. We will monitor the weather and the roads and get out on them as soon as possible. Click on the link to see the NWS post. https://www.facebook.com/100064325126259/posts/1447494074071416/?app=fbl

02/23/2026

We had some snow blow back onto the roadways yesterday, Some areas may be slick and small drifts may be present. Give yourself extra travel time this morning. Plows will be coming out to clean up these areas later this morning.

02/20/2026

Plows and Graders will be going out at 6 To start clearing roads.

02/19/2026

Here is a look at what is headed our way. Plows will stay out till 6pm tonight and clear what we can if significant snow amounts are present. We will evaluate the situation tomorrow morning and determine the snow removal process based on overnight totals. We will keep you updated to road conditions and snow removal as they develop.

Accumulating snowfall will spread across much of Iowa from this afternoon and evening into tonight. A swath of heavy snow is expected from parts of western Iowa, through central and north central Iowa, and into northeastern Iowa. Within this heavy snow band, hazardous travel impacts are anticipated. Stay tuned to the latest forecast updates today!

01/09/2026

Hard surface roads are Icy this morning. Plows are going out at 6 to put down material. Give yourself extra travel time and stopping distance this morning. Drive safe.