County attorney raises procedural concerns in eminent domain case; board holds closed session under Iowa Code
Aug 11, 2026
County Attorney Dave Kuehner reported issues with procedures in a recent eminent domain hearing; the board entered a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) and later returned to open session.
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County Attorney Dave Kuehner updated the Butler County Board of Supervisors on a recent hearing involving eminent domain proceedings, telling the board he had identified issues with procedures used in that process. The minutes record the board then voting (motion by Wayne Dralle, second by Greg Barnett) to move into a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j), after which they returned to open session on a motion by Greg Barnett, seconded by Wayne Dralle.
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