(Red Oak, IA) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, during their meeting this (Tuesday) morning, received a report and request for funding, from Red Oak Public Library Director Kathi Most.. Most mentioned the Red Oak Library has added, and continues to add to, the services they offer.

Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert provided the Board with a weekly update.

The Board also received the 2025 Weed Commissioner’s report from Damien Bond, and approved his FY27 contract. In other business, the Montgomery County Supervisors approved claims, the Recorder’s and Sheriff’s reports of fees, and the Treasurer’s semi-annual report on ending fund balance for Nov. 30th. And, they received an update from West Township resident Jan Norris, with regard to the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline.

Norris says opponents of the pipeline will ask the Iowa Legislature, when it convenes next month, to discuss the topic of Eminent Domain.

She thanked the Board for supporting ISAC’s Amicus Brief on Local Control. As of the last count, 59 counties have committed funding of ISAC’s legal proceedings when the case is presented before the Supreme Court. The next regular meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is December 16th at 9-a.m.