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Newly dedicated bridge sign vandalized in Montgomery County

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June 10th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held their regular weekly meeting today (June 10), in Red Oak. During their session, the Board received a regular weekly Montgomery County Secondary Roads report from Engineer Karen Albert, who mentioned an incident of weaponized vandalism to County property.

The Supervisors expressed their disgust at the act. Supervisor Bryant Amos was more direct….

Bryant suggested Albert post something on social media, in hopes someone will provide a tip on who may be responsible. The McGreer’s Hawkins Bridge (formerly the 250th Street bridge) was renamed in honor of the McGreer family, and dedicated on May 25th.

The Board then received a report from Montgomery County Recorder Carleen Bruning. They discussed and approved a Fiscal Year 2026 Solutions software license/support and Information Technology (IT) Statement Of Work (SOW) agreements. They also discussed and approved a FY26 tobacco products retail permit application for Cubby’s, and an application for the suspension of taxes on a parcel located at 401 Linden Street, in Elliott.

In other business, the Montgomery County Supervisors discussed and agreed to advertise the Highland-Annex space as being for rent, since the former occupant (Family Connections) moved out of the space some time ago. Auditor Jill Ozuna will begin the process of posting an advertisement.

And, they approved the adding of a Dorsey-Whitney Urban Revitalization proposal, and Schmuacher Elevator proposal, to next week’s (June 17th) meeting agenda.