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Grimes County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Grimes County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The county is working through its budget for next year, balancing the need for new software and staff with taxpayer costs. The commissioners are carefully reviewing every expense to ensure the county stays efficient.
Grimes County is scrambling to find new health insurance after premiums spiked by 16%. They're trying to keep costs down so your tax dollars don't take an unnecessary hit.
An inmate population higher than projected led to a $65,000 budget shortfall for food and medical expenses in the county jail.
Residents and officials debated whether the county's road and development departments have sufficient staff to handle a surge in industrial and residential projects.
Bedias and Iola volunteer fire departments just landed $25,000 each to upgrade their safety gear. It’s a huge win for local emergency response that keeps our first responders safe without raising your property taxes.
Grimes County residents are fighting a new toll road project that could completely change your daily commute. It’s a major battle over how our local tax dollars are being spent and whether this road is actually worth the headache.
Grimes County is finally tackling those annoying, pothole-ridden roads in Iola. It’s a long-overdue upgrade that should make your daily drive a lot smoother.