• Three separate contracts were approved with Calhoun-Burns and Associates to assess and begin the design process for the following bridges: 90th Avenue in Keokuk Township, 194th Avenue in Adams Township and Point Isabelle Road in Green Township.

Moore wants planning and design ready for the bridges in case more stimulus money comes. He estimated construction for each bridge would cost around $350,000.

• Noted there is an Ag/Bio disease class from 1-4 p.m. June 29 in the Sirg Building in Ottumwa. The free class is for all pork and beef industry personnel as well as county associations and emergency managers.

Pat Shaver can be reached at (641) 683-5360 or via e-mail at p.shaver@ottumwacourier.com.