Supervisors approve Dan Wirtanen’s request to develop campground with initial five sites

Sep 22, 2026

The board approved a request to convert 3.5 acres to non‑agricultural use for a campground (initially five sites) in 15-83-9; staff noted potential future wastewater permitting by Iowa DNR and provisional water service from Poweshiek Water Association.

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At 9:30 a.m. Matt Even presented Dan Wirtanen’s request to convert 3.5 acres in part of the NE¼ of the SE¼ of 15-83-9 to non‑agricultural use to establish a campground. The initial proposal calls for five campsite pads with a possible shop and capacity for up to 16 sites over time. Even told the board the site has a CSR of 47, and a newly installed driveway was approved by the Secondary Roads Department.

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