Board sets Oct. 12 to consider declaring EMS an essential service in Adams County

Jul 27, 2026

The board set Oct. 12, 2026 as the first date to consider a resolution to declare Emergency Medical Services (EMS) an essential service under Iowa Code Section 422D.1; the board voted unanimously to set the date and tabled sidewalk action pending further quotes.

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On July 27 the Adams County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to set Oct. 12, 2026 as the first date to consider a resolution to declare Emergency Medical Services (EMS) an essential service in Adams County under Iowa Code Section 422D.1. Supervisor Tony Hardisty made the motion and Supervisor Leland Shipley seconded it; the motion carried with all supervisors voting aye.

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