Van Buren County Public Health

09/11/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, September 14, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office

Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.
Attend the Meeting Remotely by Zoom Webinar – Find the links and information on how to attend below.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Acknowledge the minutes for the meeting on August 24, 2026
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Meet with Megan Jennings for discussion and possible action to appoint a commissioner to fill a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission
5. Meet with Emily Starnes for discussion and possible action regarding the 2026 Van Buren County Time Capsule
6. Meet with the County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads projects
7. Approve resolution to set a public hearing for a street and alley vacation in Leando, Iowa, and Douds, Iowa
8. Discussion and possible action regarding a request for abatement of taxes on a parcel owned by the City of Milton
9. 3rd Consideration of Ordinance #2026-1, Amendment #1 – An Ordinance Relating to Floodplain Management Within Van Buren County, Iowa
10. Acknowledge transfer of tax levied funds
11. Action to authorize the county auditor to cancel county check #51592 dated May 26, 2026
12. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
13. Acknowledge receipt of a 4-year manure management plan update
14. Acknowledge receipt of a 1-year manure management plan update
15. Committee reports
16. Adjournment

Van Buren County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Time: Sep 14, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 856 1099 4937
Passcode: 290523

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09/02/2026

📣 New Community Resource Guide Now Available!

Van Buren County Hospital is proud to partner with the Southeast Iowa Complex Care Network (SICCN) to share a new online Van Buren County Community Resource Guide!

This easy-to-use guide connects individuals and families with local resources for healthcare, housing, food, transportation, childcare, social services, churches and more.

🔗 Visit the guide at siccnserviceguide.org and explore the many resources available right here in our community.

Finding help should not be hard—and this guide is here to make it easier.

09/02/2026

FREE class for Van Buren County residents to help support caregivers! See below for registration details.

09/02/2026

👀Van Buren County Public Health has MMR vaccine available AT NO COST regardless of age or insurance status‼️

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

⚠️ Measles Awareness & Patient Safety Notice ⚠️

With an increase in measles cases being reported in Iowa, Van Buren County Hospital is taking precautions to help protect our patients, visitors and staff.

If you are coming to VBCH and have any of the following symptoms or risk factors, please remain in your vehicle and call 319-293-8732 before entering the hospital:

🔴 Fever greater than 104°F
🔴 Cough
🔴 Runny nose
🔴 Red, watery eyes
🔴 Rash
🔴 Tiny white spots inside the mouth
🔴 Exposure to someone with measles within the past 21 days

Calling before entering allows our team to provide instructions and take appropriate precautions to help prevent the spread of illness.

Please help us keep our patients, staff and community safe by following these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. ❤️

08/21/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, August 24, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office

Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.
Attend the Meeting Remotely by Zoom Webinar – Find the links and information on how to attend below.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Acknowledge the minutes for the meeting on August 10, 2026
3. PUBLIC FORUM
• Dan Ingle – Concerns about several roads, driveway installations, and equipment purchases
• Garen Carpenter – Update regarding Van Buren County Hospital projects
4. Meet with Veteran Affairs staff regarding the following matters:
• Discussion and possible action regarding Home Base Iowa Designation
• Discussion regarding FY2027 training plan from Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs
5. Meet with County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
• Discussion and possible action on Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant Application
• Discussion regarding obstructions in the right-of-way in Leando
6. Discussion and possible action regarding the County no longer offering supplemental insurance deductions for employees through payroll
7. 2nd Consideration of Ordinance #2026-1, Amendment #1 – An Ordinance Relating to Floodplain Management Within Van Buren County, Iowa
8. Action to apply special assessment liens for delinquent Mt. Sterling sewer accounts
9. Action to authorize the County Auditor to cancel County check #51472 dated May 11, 2026
10. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
11. Committee reports
12. Adjournment

Van Buren County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Meeting
Time: Aug 24, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 873 9102 3808
Passcode: 240618

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08/21/2026

Radon Mitigation and Measurement Scholarships are now available to help cover the cost of training and certification.

If you commit to providing radon services in rural Iowa communities, you may qualify for scholarship funding.

This is a great opportunity to grow your business while helping Iowa families reduce their risk of radon exposure!

Learn more and apply today: https://marionph.org/combat-cancer/

08/18/2026

Well? If you are a private well owner, test your well water yearly for contaminants like arsenic and nitrate, which are odorless, tasteless, and not removed by boiling water.

Unlike public water supplies that are routinely tested by the water department, private well owners are responsible for testing their well water themselves. At-home water quality tests may not always be accurate, so collecting a sample to be analyzed by a lab is the best way to determine the safety of your water. Water quality is one piece of the cancer prevention puzzle.

County personnel can help determine possible sources of contaminants by collecting and analyzing your water at no or low cost, trace how they entered the system, and recommend remedial procedures.

Learn more about free or low-cost well testing in Iowa: https://ow.ly/zGyT50ZuS1G