Hardin Supervisors Approve Road Contracts, Set Levy Hearing

The county board also accepted a resignation from the Conservation Board and discussed a tax sale request.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Wednesday, where they set a public hearing date for the proposed maximum property tax levy, approved several road construction contracts, accepted a resignation from the Conservation Board, and discussed a tax sale request from the City of Whitten.

Why it matters

The actions taken by the Hardin County Supervisors impact local infrastructure, budgets, and governance. Setting a public hearing on the tax levy allows residents to provide input, while the road contracts and resignation demonstrate the ongoing management of county operations and assets.

The details

The supervisors scheduled a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax levy for March 25th at 9:00 a.m. They also approved a $2.04 million Iowa DOT contract with Manatt's Inc. for asphalt resurfacing on County Road D-41 near Eldora, and a preconstruction agreement for summer paving work on Highway 175 from Hubbard to Ellsworth. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of Dawn England from the Conservation Board and discussed a tax sale request from the City of Whitten, directing the county attorney to outline options for transferring the parcel.

  • The public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax levy is scheduled for March 25th at 9:00 a.m.
  • The board meeting where these actions were taken occurred on Wednesday.

The players

Hardin County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Hardin County, Iowa, responsible for managing county operations, budgets, and infrastructure.

Manatt's Inc.

An Iowa-based construction company that was awarded a $2.04 million contract for asphalt resurfacing work on County Road D-41.

Dawn England

A former member of the Hardin County Conservation Board who resigned from her position.

City of Whitten

A city in Hardin County that requested a tax sale, which the county supervisors discussed.

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What’s next

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will hold the public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax levy on March 25th at 9:00 a.m. The county attorney will also outline options for the tax sale request from the City of Whitten.

The takeaway

The Hardin County Supervisors are actively managing the county's infrastructure, finances, and governance, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining and improving the community's resources and services.