CHARLES CITY — Floyd County supervisors backed an effort by the sheriff’s office to obtain new ballistic protection for deputies while also approving bridge-related work, reviewing county finances and handling the official canvass of a Charles City school election during meetings September 22.
Supervisors Gloria Carr, Boyd Campbell and Frank Rottinghaus were all present for the regular meeting at the Floyd County Courthouse.
One of the most significant public-safety items came from Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Bartz, who asked supervisors to authorize the sheriff’s office to seek a Floyd County Community Foundation grant.
The sheriff’s office wants to purchase a ballistic shield and helmets at an estimated total cost of approximately $32,000. The proposed grant could provide $15,000 toward the equipment.
Supervisors unanimously endorsed the sheriff’s office grant application.
The board also approved $20,500 for work connected to a Floyd County bridge project. Popp Excavating submitted the quote for soil-boring preparation associated with bridge project HDP-C034(111)–6B-34.
Supervisors approved the quote 3-0.
County officials also continued dealing with issues surrounding emergency medical services. All three supervisors reported attending an Ambulance Commission meeting, while a discussion of an ambulance feasibility study is listed among upcoming board agenda items.
Carr and Rottinghaus attended a District 2 Emergency Management meeting, while Campbell attended a North Cedar Aviation Authority meeting.
Carr also attended a county website committee meeting and participated in a call with Tim Whipple concerning the Iowa Summit permitting process.
Floyd County Conservation Director Tyron Steere provided supervisors with an update on county conservation activities.
The board reviewed Floyd County’s fiscal year 2026 budget and actual expenditures but took no action on that item.
Supervisors also unanimously approved a $53.59 property-tax refund for Parcel No. 073442701200. County records indicate the money involved taxes overpaid for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 tax years. The county treasurer was directed to process the refund.
The board noted the resignation of Nurse’s Aide Hazel Ducker, effective September 11.
Supervisors additionally received the post-election audit report and the county auditor’s certification concerning the September 8 special election.
Later September 22, the supervisors convened as the Floyd County Board of Canvassers to certify results from the Charles City Community School District special election.
The board reviewed election-night reports, precinct tally books and election abstracts before unanimously certifying the Tier 2 canvass.
Official figures showed 990 voters participated in the election.
Public Measure HU received 745 yes votes and 245 no votes, meaning approximately 75 percent of the ballots cast on the measure were in favor.
The canvassing board reported finding no obvious clerical errors while reviewing the election materials.
Upcoming Floyd County Board of Supervisors business is expected to include a county website proposal, tax suspensions, discussion of the ambulance feasibility study and a proposed updated employee handbook.
Supervisors also approved the county’s latest claims during the regular meeting.
Floyd County claims approved September 22:
- Alliant — Electric: $143.67
- Amazon — Supplies: $434.16
- A. Bellinger — Reimbursement: $71.94
- Breitbach — Tests: $50.00
- J. Butterfield — Reimbursement: $109.56
- Central Iowa Distribution — Supplies: $1,527.00
- CenturyLink — Phone: $108.23
- CC Press — Notice: $373.46
- Charles City — Services: $886.34
- Colwell — Township roads: $364.62
- Floyd — Township roads: $458.65
- Marble Rock — Township roads: $981.94
- Rudd — Township roads: $1,261.80
- Cooley — Portable toilet: $100.00
- Cooley — Services: $500.00
- Daniels Auto — Services: $3,380.50
- B. Hinz — Reimbursement: $81.84
- Don’s Parts — $82.78
- FarmChem — Supplies: $96.97
- Floyd County Sheriff’s Office — Services: $352.60
- Fox Rehab — Evaluation: $7,920.00
- S. Funte — Reimbursement: $24.42
- GeoComm — Equipment: $7,734.76
- GRP Associates — Disposal: $95.00
- Hy-Vee — Miscellaneous: $34.55
- Iowa Communications Network — Service: $550.00
- Iowa DOT — Parts: $1,203.32
- Iowa DOT — Supplies: $89.52
- Iowa Prison Industries — Supplies: $131.80
- ISAC — Dues: $550.00
- M. Kock — Reimbursement: $23.76
- J. Lovik — Reimbursement: $139.26
- Marco — Maintenance: $57.68
- Melrose Insurance — Insurance: $4,090.00
- Keystone — Tests: $19.50
- MidAmerican — Utilities: $895.65
- M. Miller — Reimbursement: $30.21
- NS-Rkfd Reg — Notice: $475.15
- Office Express — Supplies: $244.13
- Pitney Bowes — Supplies: $419.96
- Powerplan — Parts: $19.33
- Pro Services — Services: $0.92
- Schueth Ace Hardware — $80.63
- State Hygienic Laboratory — Tests: $803.00
- The Shredder — Service: $160.00
- U.S. Cellular — Phones: $743.52
- UMB Bank — Bonds: $600.00
- Visa — Miscellaneous: $201.00
- Windstream — Phone: $341.78
- L. Wulff — Reimbursement: $151.14
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. The subsequent election canvass was also approved unanimously.