Montgomery County Supervisors approve RR Overpass Agreement for bridges, & LOS for extended Veteran’s eligibility benefits
January 13th, 2026 by Ric Hanson
(Red Oak, IA) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County, today (Tuesday), approved an amended Burlington Northern-Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad bridge overpass amendment agreement for the L and Q Avenue railroad bridges. County Engineer Karen Albert….
Engineer Albert mentioned in her report the Board, issues regarding mud on the County roads created by farm machinery following the recent rain.
Supervisor Mark Peterson…
In other business, the Board passed a resolution appointing Sonya Jackson as the Montgomery County representative to the Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA). Supervisor Mark Peterson…

MC BOS 1-13-26 via Zoom
They also approved a resolution adopting the NACO (National Associate of Counties) policy, with regard the Vietnam Era SGU (Special Guerilla Unit), and a related Letter Of Support to extend veteran benefit eligibility. Supervisor Mark Peterson said a letter from NACO explained the request for support and recognition.
And, the Board received a funding request of $5,000 from West Central Community Action Executive Director Wendy Mueller, who said the request was $1,500 more than last year.
Upon acting on other, administrative matters, the Montgomery County Supervisors moved into a Work Session. Their next regular meeting will be held at 9-a.m. Tuesday, at the courthouse in Red Oak.




