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Pottawattamie County proclaims April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and National County Government Month
Summary
The Board unanimously approved two proclamations on March 31: one designating April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and another designating April 2026 as National County Government Month; both motions passed by roll call.
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two ceremonial proclamations on March 31.
The Board adopted a proclamation designating April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing community supports, positive childhood experiences and the use of "Pinwheels of Possibility" as a symbol of awareness and resilience. The proclamation calls on residents, organizations and partners to join efforts to strengthen families and promote positive childhood experiences.
Separately, the Board approved a proclamation designating April 2026 as National County Government Month, noting the role that counties play in providing essential services and encouraging county officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government celebration activities. Both proclamations were approved by roll call (AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones).
Both items were presented as proclamations and are ceremonial in nature; no regulatory or budgetary changes were made during the meeting.
