Wright County accepts high bid for Gulshed property after closed session

Aug 17, 2026

The Wright County Board of Supervisors opened sealed bids for the Gulshed parcel, held a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j), and voted to accept the high bid of $40,000 from Jason Coolers despite it not meeting the advertised minimum because of the bidders stated intended use.

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Chairperson Ashley Bosch called the board to order and, after routine minutes and approvals, the board opened two sealed bids for the Gulshed property at 9:30 a.m. The bids were announced as Jason Cers for $40,000 and Leaf Eric Botney for $21,500.

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