After a couple weeks of decline, the Wright County Supervisors heard March 8 that the number of Covid-19 cases is on the rise again. It was noted that people need
AJ TaylorMarch 9, 2021Last Updated: March 8, 2021
The warmer weather and the early spring thaw are now concerning secondary road engineers in area counties. Much of this has to do with water under the roads and soft gravel. While planting season is several weeks away, farmers may begin to work some of the fields with fertilizer and silage tiling to prepare for the growing season. This means that many of those secondary roads will be used by tractors and farm equipment rolling out to get to those fields.
Wright County Engineer Adam Clemons told the Wright County Supervisors that his crew was getting ready to hit the secondary roads in Wright County.
  The Wright County Supervisors held a public hearing Feb. 8 on their property tax increase.
ââThe plan calls for a 7.24% increase in the General Basic and General Supplemental tax levy. This will increase spending by $367,073 next year. The Rural Services Fund will spend $40,000 more, which is a 2% increase.
ââAuditor Betty Ellis said the increases were necessary to fund ongoing maintenance to buildings and equipment, the Covid-19 response, Public Health reorganization, and work at the communication center.
ââThere were no comments from the public.
ââHowever, several citizens voiced concerns about snow removal. Landowners on gravel roads complained about inadequate plowing that left deep snow. They noted that they had to open roads themselves to feed livestock and to get around, especially over the weekend.
Despite Governor Reynolds lifting her facemask mandate Feb. 6, the Wright County Board of Health is continuing its directive requiring masks in public spaces and six foot social distancing while