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County engineers and department heads report road counts, conservation events and naloxone distribution
Summary
County Engineer and department heads updated supervisors on Leversee and Raymond roads, a reduction in herbicide use, a Kids Fishing Derby attendance of 92 children, a REAP Assembly on June 17, and that Black Hawk County is a secondary distribution site for naloxone kits.
County department heads briefed Black Hawk County supervisors on June 9 about road projects, conservation events and public-health activities that affect daily county operations and services.
County Engineer Catherine Nicholas reported that traffic counts on Leversee Road are approximately 140 vehicles per day and that the department is working to secure drainage approval; she also reported pavement work on Raymond Road. Roadside Manager Griffin Cabalka said the county applied 2,210 fewer gallons of herbicide in 2026 compared with 2024, a reduction he presented as part of the roadside management update.
Conservation Director Mike Hendrickson said 92 children participated in the recent Kids Fishing Derby at Big Woods and announced a REAP Assembly scheduled for June 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the CEEE facility at the University of Northern Iowa. Human Resources Director Amanda Fesenmeyer reminded department heads about a department-head meeting at 8:30 a.m. and a Policy Review Committee meeting at 10:15 a.m. Public Health Director Kaitlin Emrich announced a Thrive Iowa launch event planned for June 25 and said Black Hawk County has been designated as a secondary distribution site for naloxone kits.
Facilities Director Rory Geving told the Board a grease trap overflow at the Veterans Affairs office forced the office to close for the day while staff addressed cleanup and repairs.
Board members did not take formal votes on these briefings; the updates were received and placed on file. Supervisors asked clarifying procedural questions about timing and next steps for drainage approval and for follow-up on the Veterans Affairs facilities issue.
What comes next: staff will continue work on Leversee Road drainage approvals, follow up on the grease trap repair, and present procurement recommendations (for example, A/V bids) to the Board when available.
