Hardin County Board of Supervisors Sets Meeting Agenda for March 25

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The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, in Eldora. The board will begin with a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, allowing residents to provide input on the county's proposed tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Following the hearing, the board will consider setting a date and time for the fiscal year 2025-26 budget hearing, as well as discuss a bridge replacement project, a utility permit, a community betterment grant application, and hiring requests.

Why it matters

As the governing body of Hardin County, the Board of Supervisors plays a crucial role in setting the county's budget, tax rates, and infrastructure priorities. The public hearing on the property tax levy allows residents to have a voice in the decision-making process, while the regular meeting agenda items demonstrate the board's focus on maintaining and improving the county's roads, utilities, and public services.

The details

The public hearing on the proposed property tax levy will allow residents to provide input on the county's tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Following the hearing, the board will consider setting a date and time for the fiscal year 2025-26 budget hearing. Other agenda items include finalizing plans for a bridge replacement project on South Avenue over the Iowa River in Iowa Falls, reviewing a utility permit for Unite Private Networks, and considering a community betterment grant application for Poppin Good Time. The board will also review hiring requests for the dispatch and sheriff's departments.

• The meetings will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
• The public hearing on the proposed property tax levy will be held at the start of the meeting.

What’s next

After the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors will consider setting a date and time for the fiscal year 2025-26 budget hearing, where residents will have another opportunity to provide input on the county's financial plans.