By JEFF SNYDER
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors heard numerous updates throughout the county during its regular meeting on Monday.
Director of Ringgold County Conservation Travis Scott updated the board on several items the conservation department are working on.
Scott informed the board on the holiday lights being set up at Poe Hollow Park for the drive-thru holiday lights.
“Most of the lights are up at this point I’m just waiting to get the inflatable displays up” Scott said.
He went on to explain that he is awaiting a “new arch” to arrive so it can be erected at the opening of the park. He indicated that this new arch was significantly sturdier that the previous one and should last for several years.
Keeping with the holiday topics, Scott explained that the wreath decorating sign ups this year totaled 43 with 36 actually participating.
In regards to upcoming winter maintenance, Scott and his team are making preparations for that undertaking.
Also of interest in regards to conservation, Scott spoke about the efforts to control invasive species throughout the park system. Most notably among the invasive species is the control of Honeysuckle which is a rapid growing plant that presents significant challenges to the control team. Scott indicated that the department is making good progress and is confident that the control measures being taken will keep this species at bay.
Ringgold County Engineer Jared Johnson reported on the progress of a number of road improvements throughout the county. He noted several culvert projects along 170th Avenue and one on 160th Street that required replacing deteriorated concrete culverts. Along with the culvert replacements, Johnson explained projects that are underway for the reshaping of a number of area roads. Among them was a 2000-foot section along 330th Street which has since been completed.
