Adair County supervisors approve vacation of portion of 115th Street amid resident opposition

The Adair County Board of Supervisors voted on April 22, 2026, to approve Resolution No. 2026-31 ordering the vacation and closure of a described section of 115th Street following a public hearing that drew multiple resident comments.

At the hearing, multiple residents told the board the road is important for local access, farming operations, deliveries and emergency services and raised questions about whether past right‑of‑way compensation had been provided. County Engineer Nick Kauffman provided background on right‑of‑way acquisition and explained that a temporary closure related to bridge work had prompted the current review.

Supervisors were divided. Supervisors Wedemeyer and Christoffersen supported the resolution, citing long‑term maintenance costs if the county retained responsibility for the segment. Supervisor Baier and Supervisor Hoadley opposed vacating the road, citing resident feedback and safety concerns; Baier specifically warned that vacating the road could remove the option to improve it in the future. Chair Jerry Walker said he did not support additional county expenditures to gravel or otherwise improve the mileage at issue.

The board approved the resolution by roll call vote: Christoffersen, aye; Wedemeyer, aye; Baier, nay; Hoadley, nay; Walker, aye. The resolution references the section established April 3, 1877, described in county road records, and orders the named section vacated and closed.

The action follows the public hearing, which opened at 9:15 a.m. and closed at 9:42 a.m. No further procedural steps were recorded in the minutes beyond the board’s adoption of the resolution and its notation that objections raised at the hearing were discussed and resolved.