(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors have approved a recommendation by the County’s Comprehensive Board, with regard to salary recommendations for elected officials, for Fiscal Year 2026. Auditor Jill Ozuna….

The Board also passed a Resolution approving the 2024 Comprehensive Plan for Montgomery County, following a public hearing. During the hearing, Dani Briggs, SWIPCO (Southwest Iowa Planning Council) Community Development Specialist/Lead Planner, who recapped the process that took place to come up with the plan. Supervisor Donna Robinson motioned to accept the plan, as stated in a Resolution to that effect.

The motion passed unanimously. Also during Monday’s meeting, officials elected in November received the Oath of Office from Montgomery County Attorney Drew Swanson. Their terms expire Dec. 31, 2028. The Board approved a retail liquor license for Cubby’s, Inc., and recognized District 5 Supervisor Donna Robinson, who did not run for re-election, and whose last day in office was today (Monday).

Board Chair Mike Olson mentioned also, the day marked Supervisor Randy Cooper’s last meeting, as well. He thanked both for their service to the County.

Supervisor Donna Robinson is presented with an award honoring her service to Montgomery County.

Robinson got a bit choked-up when she spoke about her 16-years in office. She was presented with a Lucite plaque in her honor.

Robinson’s daughter and son-in-law from Des Moines were in attendance for her last meeting. Randy Cooper thanked his fellow board members for their guidance during his brief term in office.

The next meeting of the Board takes place Thursday morning, when they will elect officers and handle other administrative matters.