Bremer County will join Central Iowa Detention as non‑voting participant and decline initial fee

May 12, 2026

The board voted to re‑enter Central Iowa Detention as a non‑voting participant, declining the initial assessment/equity fee; staff said non‑members receive the same service rate but hold no voting rights or equity, and members raised questions about the agreement's termination language.

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Supervisors considered options for rejoining Central Iowa Detention after several counties had been removed from the original 28E/2080 agreement. Staff reported that former members could rejoin by declining the initial equity/assessment fee and participating as a non‑voting, non‑equity member while receiving member service rates.

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