Van Buren County Public Health

08/04/2026

Come out tomorrow afternoon and learn about this amazing service for families in Van Buren County. This will be held in the District Courtroom beside the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.

08/03/2026

If you are concerned about the cost of cervical cancer screenings, don’t lose hope. If you live in Henry, Lee, Des Moines, or Van Buren counties, call us at 319-385-0779 to see if you qualify for free screenings from Iowa Health and Human Services Care for Yourself program.

07/29/2026

The city of Milton, Iowa, is under a water boil advisory until further notice.

https://www.ktvo.com/

07/27/2026

Don't forget to come see us tomorrow and get all kinds of goodies!! 🙂

Mark your calendars for the Safe and Healthy Kids Fair!!

07/24/2026

Van Buren County Board of Health Meeting

When: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4PM
Where: Van Buren County Courthouse
Public Health Office

Tentative Agenda:
1) Call to Order
2) Approve old minutes and current agenda
3) Public Comments (Time Limit 5 minutes/speaker)
4) Presentations – None
5) Fiscal Update
6)Sanitarian Update
7) Public Health Programming/Services Update
- Combat Cancer Initiative
- Public Health System Alignment Update
8) Home Health Services Update
9) Quality Improvement
10) Policy/Procedure Review
11) New/Old Business
12) Adjourn

Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.

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07/24/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, July 27, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office

Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.
Attend the Meeting Remotely by Zoom Webinar – Find the links and information on how to attend below.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Acknowledge the minutes for the meeting on July 13, 2026
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Discussion and possible action regarding various matters related to operation of the Van Buren County Citizens Convenience and Recycle Center
5. Meet with the County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads projects
6. Recess Board of Supervisors’ meeting to conduct Vernon Township business
• Discussion and possible action regarding FY2026 Township Annual Report
• Approve resolution to designate the official posting location for public meetings and agendas of the Township Trustees
7. Return to Board of Supervisors’ meeting
8. Set public hearing date for a FY2027 county budget amendment
9. Action on appointment of FT Assistant Jail Administrator/Civil Clerk in the County Sheriff’s office
10. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
11. Acknowledge receipt of a 1-year manure management plan update
12. Committee reports
13. Adjournment

Van Buren County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Time: Jul 27, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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07/10/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, July 13, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office

Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.
Attend the Meeting Remotely by Zoom Webinar – Find the links and information on how to attend on the next page.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Acknowledge the minutes for the meeting on June 22, 2026
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. Discussion and possible action regarding a request by the American Legion Beer-Barker Post 113 regarding assistance with construction of the Veterans Memorial Plaza
5. Meet with Zachary Nelson for discussion regarding Home Base Iowa
6. Meet with the County Conservation Director for discussion and possible action regarding a quote for a fence to be built between property owned by Van Buren County and George and Patricia Boring
7. Meet with the County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
• Discussion and possible action on a resolution regarding the establishment of speed zones in Van Buren County
• Discussion and possible action on contract for the County Engineer for FY27-FY29
8. Approve resolution to designate the official posting locations for public meetings and agendas of the Board of Supervisors
9. Action to set the date for destruction of election materials from the 2024 Primary Election and the 2024 Special School Election as per Iowa Code Sections 50.13 and 50.19
10. Authorize the Chairman to sign the annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification form for the county attorney’s office
11. Acknowledge resignation of FT Dispatcher/Jailer in the county sheriff’s office
12. Action on appointment of FT Dispatcher/Jailer in the County Sheriff’s office
13. Action to authorize the County Auditor to cancel County check #47595 dated June 23, 2025, and County check #47762 dated June 27, 2025
14. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
15. Acknowledge receipt of three 4-year manure management plan updates
16. Acknowledge receipt of a 1-year manure management plan update
17. Discussion regarding the property tax reform required by Senate File 2472 and its impact on the County’s rural tax abatement program
18. Committee reports
19. Adjournment

Van Buren County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - BOS Meeting
Time: Jul 13, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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06/29/2026

Please join us next Tuesday for this informative meeting regarding local cancer data in Van Buren County!!

Dear Van Buren County Community Member,

The Iowa Cancer Registry invites you to join us for an important community meeting on Cancer in Iowa’s 99 Counties, with a special focus on Van Buren County. This gathering is designed to share information, encourage conversation, and strengthen our collective efforts to improve health outcomes.
During the meeting, staff from the Iowa Cancer Registry will present findings from the project, address cancer concerns specific to Van Buren County and explore potential policy changes that can support healthier behaviors. The meeting is open to the public, and we encourage everyone to attend. A portion of the time will be dedicated to an open discussion, providing an opportunity to listen to community concerns and gather feedback that will inform future cancer control efforts.
What you can expect:
• A clear overview of cancer trends in Van Buren County and across Iowa.
• Insight from experts on what the data means for our community.
• A chance to ask questions.
Event Details:
• Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
• Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
• Location:
o Virtual/Online (link provided in registration email)
o In-person – Hotel Manning | 100 Van Buren Street | Keosauqua, IA

• Cost: No-cost
• Register/RSVP: https://iowacancerconsortium.wildapricot.org/event-6697873
If you have already registered for the meeting, please consider sharing this event with your networks and others who may be interested in cancer rates in Van Buren County.
For more information about cancer in Iowa, please visit the following links:
• Iowa Cancer Consortium: Iowa’s statewide comprehensive cancer coalition
• Iowa Cancer Registry: Iowa’s population-based cancer registry that has served the State of Iowa since 1973
• Iowa Cancer Plan: Iowa’s blueprint for reducing the burden of cancer in Iowa
• Cancer Rates in Iowa Factsheet: A factsheet developed by the Iowa Cancer Registry that provides information on the top four cancers in Iowa
Please reach out with any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm Regards,
The Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project Team

06/15/2026

Don't forget to register for this informative meeting!!

Come join us on June 30, 2026 to learn more about cancer trends in our county. This can be in person or virtual. Please register to attend by scanning QR code below or go to https://tinyurl.com/vanburenco