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Commissioners approve POW/MIA monument on courthouse lawn over 2-1 dissent
Summary
Samuel Osterman’s request to place a POW/MIA monument on the courthouse lawn was approved by the Dubois County Commissioners, with a 2-1 vote; Commissioner Serice Stenftenagel voted against the placement. The board directed coordination with county engineer and custodian.
Samuel Osterman appeared before the Dubois County Commissioners on Aug. 19 to request approval to place a POW/MIA monument on the courthouse lawn as his Eagle Scout project. The board voted to place the monument on the west lawn north of the fountain and asked that Osterman work with the County Engineer and the courthouse custodian on placement and installation details.
The motion to approve the placement was seconded and carried by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Serice Stenftenagel registering the dissent. No further conditions or an installation date were specified during the meeting.
The decision directs county staff to coordinate logistics; the monument proponents will work with the County Engineer and Custodian to finalize siting and any site preparation required.
