Van Buren County Public Health

06/09/2026

LOOKING FOR INTERESTED PARTIES/CONTRACTORS!! Van Buren County opportunity!! Van Buren County is participating in the Combat Cancer Initiative with other counties throughout the state of Iowa. Anyone interested in becoming a Radon Mitigation Specialist or Radon Measurement Specialist or adding services to your contracting business can apply to have training paid for either of these specialties paid for through our initiative. The link for the application is https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5kS2NTSzQL or if you would like a printed copy, please contact Lindee at 319-293-3431 or [email protected].

05/29/2026

Van Buren County Public Health is one of the 67 participating partners in this effort!!

Healthy Hometowns: Combat Cancer Prevention and Screening

Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) has officially been awarded funding through the State of Iowa’s Rural Health Transformation Program to lead a statewide effort focused on reducing cancer-related disparities in rural Iowa.

As the lead contractor for the grant, MCPHD is currently partnering with 67 local public health agencies across Iowa to implement a coordinated, evidence-based approach to cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and access to care. This initiative now provides coverage across all rural Iowa counties, ensuring communities statewide have access to resources and support aimed at improving cancer outcomes.

Through this initiative, MCPHD and its partners will deliver targeted cancer awareness messaging, expand access to screening and early detection services, reduce lung cancer risk through radon testing and mitigation, strengthen the rural radon mitigation workforce, and improve access to cancer-related health services through telehealth and financial assistance.

MCPHD is currently preparing a statewide social media campaign to increase awareness of cancer prevention resources, screening opportunities, and radon education. In addition, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for dermatoscopes and radon test kits will be released soon as part of the program’s implementation efforts.
Iowa continues to have one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the nation. This coordinated effort will establish a sustainable network of trusted local partners working together to improve cancer outcomes and reduce health disparities for rural Iowans.

This press release supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $209,040,063.71 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, CMS/HHS, or the U.S Government.

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05/29/2026

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

05/22/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:
Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 11, 2026
3. Review certificates of liability insurance from Caitlyn Vandenberg and her subcontractor
4. Discussion and possible action to authorize the chairman to sign the Contract for Operation and Lease Agreement of the Van Buren County Citizens Convenience & Recycle Center
5. PUBLIC FORUM
6. Meet with the County Treasurer for discussion and possible action regarding a request for abatement on three buildings on leased land
7. Discussion and possible action regarding the FY2026-2027 insurance renewal with Heartland Insurance Risk Pool
8. Meet with the County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
· Discussion and possible action on addendum to Van Buren County Safety Action plan
· Discussion and possible action on a FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Federal Grant application and authorizing the County Engineer and Chairman to sign the associated documents
9. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
10. Acknowledge receipt of a 4-year manure management plan update
11. Acknowledge receipt of 1-year manure management plan updates
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: May 26, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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05/20/2026

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

05/20/2026

Parents, caregivers, and expectant parents!!

05/15/2026

Van Buren County Board of Health Meeting

When: Monday, May 18, 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 – Marissa Greenfield, To***co Prevention Update
American Home Findings, Child/Maternal Health Updates
Sarah Berndt, Iowa Primary Care Assoc. Behavioral Health Update
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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05/14/2026

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📌 Don’t forget: a quote for the item/service is required when applying.

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Mahaska County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=b0617657-cc18-41bd-834b-463d82475e6b

Van Buren County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=6b27d120-a3db-4792-bdf7-fa2e7312b541

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05/11/2026

05/08/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:
Monday, May 11, 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 next page.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Acknowledge the minutes for the meeting on April 27, 2026
3. Review proofs of insurance from Caitlyn Vandenberg
4. Discussion and possible action to authorize the chairman to sign the Contract for Operation and Lease Agreement of the Van Buren County Citizens Convenience & Recycle Center
5. PUBLIC FORUM
6. Meet with Stephanie Lathrop for a quarterly update on the County’s HIPAA Program
7. Meet with the County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads issues including:
• Discussion and possible action on approval of resolution to award the contract for the resurfacing project on Route W46 (from Farmington City Limits north to County Route J40) and to authorize the County Engineer to digitally sign the contract
• Discussion and possible action on approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for paving the south approach of Jersey Avenue at Highway 2
• Discussion and possible action on hiring of equipment operator for the Secondary Roads Department
• Discussion regarding Van Buren County Quarry limits
• Discussion on Selma alley maintenance
8. Adoption of VBC Ordinance #2013-2, Amendment #13, as a supplement to the VBC Code of Ordinances – “Mt. Sterling Sewer System Rate Ordinance”
9. Acknowledge resignation of PT dispatcher/jailer in the county sheriff’s office
10. Appointment of members to the Floodplain Appeal Board
11. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
12. Acknowledge receipt of 1-year manure management plan updates
13. Committee reports
14. Adjournment

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

Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Time: May 11, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 815 1007 4000
Passcode: 089356

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