Board OKs county staff attendance at Iowa narcotics conference using opioid funds

An attendee identifying themselves as Matt asked the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to pay registration and hotel costs from county opioid funds so sheriff’s deputies and staff can attend the Iowa Narcotics Officers Association conference March 17–19 in Des Moines. "The president of the association encouraged all of us to reach out to the board of supervisors and request that registration for the conference itself as well as lodging from the hotel, be paid for by use of opioid funds in the county," the attendee said during the public‑comment period.

Supervisors discussed logistics and recordkeeping, noting the importance of receipts and tracking. A motion to approve the request was made and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Chair (Unidentified Speaker (S1)) asked that the attendee provide a brief recap of conference topics and takeaways at a future meeting: "I just have 1 request for that you come back and give us a little overview of what you've listened to for your day or for your couple of days down there."

The board did not record a named roll‑call tally in the transcript; approval was by voice vote. The decision directs reimbursement using opioid‑designated funds for the attendee indicated, with the expectation of a short report back to the board after the conference.