Primghar City Council Meeting
The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on August 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present – Kevin Smith, Ryan Jenness, Ken Miller and Tim Honkomp. Absent – Steve Wittrock. Staff present – Jarrett Russell, Jessica Whitney and Jaynee Rushton. Motion Jenness, approving the consent agenda, approving, August 12, 2025 agenda, council minutes from July 8, 2025, Library minutes from July 9, 2025 and golf minutes from July 17, 2025. In addition, approving a rescheduled fireworks permit for the O’Brien County Fair. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried.
Visitors were Mike and Miriam with DGR to discuss lagoon updates and concerns. DGR gave us updates on the progress and what is on the punch list for the contractor. Council members brought up concerns about the blower building flooding during rain events. DGR is aware and has some ideas in mind to present to contractors for preventing this issue. Once the issue is solved, then materials will be replaced due to water damage. Council brought up who is paying for the replacement materials as the city is not going to. DGR is aware of our concern.
Thor Klinker was present to give an update on Nuisance abatement cases. Hearing for Jensen’s was Tuesday and he has 2 weeks to clean up otherwise city can go in and clean up. Fire department is concerned about the old nursing home after sprinklers/fire alarm went off on the conditions of the inside, will report back to at later time, and Logan’s house still needs torn down per contract.
City Attorney didn’t have any updates other than to follow up with DGR/Lagoon updates going forward.
During employee comments, Jaynee contacted DOT for traffic control for dead ash trees on 59-will come in Monday to get a plan with Jarrett. Jaynee and Buck went to Highland Doyle Cemetery to meet with Chuck Virgil on the process of cemetery upkeep. If we get a volunteer group together, they provide trailer of equipment and materials for a donation in return. Jaynee will form a committee for this.
Motion by Jenness to approve resignation of Dylan Top, seconded by Miller. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Audit Engagement Letter. Second by Smith, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Smith to approve the Resolution 2025-25 FY 25 Ending Internal Transfers. Second by Jenness, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Smith to approve the Resolution 2025-26 FY 26 Upcoming Internal Transfers. Second by Miller, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion Jenness to approve the Finance Report for July. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried. Motion Jenness to approve claims report version 2 for report style. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried.
Council comments included looking into a committee for a walking path and continuing that goal. Ryan brought up fire department financials. Jaynee will schedule a special meeting to discuss this.
Motion by Jenness to adjourn at 6:46. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:50PM.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
Kurt Edwards, Mayor
Published in the Marcus News on September 4, 2025

Primghar City Council Special Meeting
The Primghar City Council met in a Special Session at 8:00 AM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present – Ryan Jenness, Steve Wittrock, and Kevin Smith. Staff present – Jaynee Rushton, Jessica Whitney. Motion Jenness to call the meeting to order, second Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Jenness to approve Pay App 16, second Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Smith to approve Pay App 17, second Jenness. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Jenness to approve Additional funding to fire department for the truck fund, second Smith. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Wittrock to approve OC Sanitation garbage contract if they confirm the correct totals are on the contract, second Jenness. All ayes, motion carried. Motion Jenness to adjourn special meeting at 8:41, second Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried.
Kurt Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST: Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on September 4, 2025

Primghar City Council Bills
GENERAL $21,990.65
AMBULANCE INVEST $100.00
GOLF $5,000.00
LIBRARY $375.00
ROAD USE TAX $9,788.30
EMPLOYEE BENEFITs $528.38
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$14,356.12
TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV $-489.47
DEBT SERVICE $229.49
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESV
$108.59
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
$-617.00
WATER $16,358.50
SEWER $40,799.30
SEWER SINKING FUND $38,218.34 ELECTRIC
$50,082.25
ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS
$1,500.00
ELECTRIC SINKING FUND
$ 5,302.09
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $6,780.13
STORM WATER $744.02
PGCC $13,026.09
TOTAL REVENUE $234,180.78

GENERAL $77,411.41
ROAD USE TAX $15,990.28
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
$13,667.74
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$13,972.59
RANDOLPH TRUST $88.02
SEWER PROJECT $39,067.30
WATER $27,201.36
SEWER $58,306.67
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
$6.86
ELECTRIC $112,274.68
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $7,510.93
SKATING RINK $4,823.59
PGCC $17,383.71
TOTAL EXPENSES $387,705.14
Claims Report
08/11/2025 To 08/12/2025
PRINS INSURANCE INC
1941 FIRE INS $21.00
ACCO
WTR CHLORINE $1,390.40
GW PETE HOWE SANITATION
RAGBRAI POTTIES $3,770.00
PAULLINA HARDWARE
PARK SUPPLIES/WEED
SPRAY/EL SUPPLIES $252.97
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER AGREE $339.19
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
STREET VACATING
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
JENSEN
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
GUTIERREZ
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
REESE PROPERTIES
$3,176.00
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MAYOR DUES $30.00
SHEA’S HARDWARE
CLUB TOLIET $299.88
TEAM LAB
WEED KILLER/SUPER
BUGS/LOCATE FLAGS
$4,537.50
JUDY MEHRENS
DEPOSIT REFUND $250.00
AHLERS & COONEY PC
WWTF LOAN NOTE $13,912.55
STEFAN COOPER
DEPOSIT REFUND $ 250.00
A&B BUSINESS INC.
IT TECH SERVICES $681.43
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES $9.00
PRIMGHAR CHAMBER
25 DUES $75.00
TRISTAN HOWARD
DEPOSIT REFUND $250.00
A&M LAUNDRY
SHOP TOWELS $34.94
MUELLER EQUIPMENT
ALLEY CONDITIONER
$11,273.00
MRES
MISC SERVICES $1,699.84
MARCUS NEWS
JUNE MINUTES
MARCUS NEWS
JULY MINUTES $349.27
ANTHONY MASSMANN
DEPOSIT REFUND $250.00
IOWA GOLF ASSOCIATION
GHIN HANDICAP SYSTEM
$1,625.00
AMERICAN FLAGS EXPRESS
FR STAT FLAGS
AMERICAN FLAGS EXPRESS
AMB STAT FLAGS $179.03
SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
JL DOT TESTING $24.00
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
P.O. CEM REBAR
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
P.O. CEM MATERIALS
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
PARK FENCING $418.80
DB & RD RENTALS LLC
DEPOSIT REFUND $250.00
BOUNDTREE MEDICAL
AMB MED SUPPLIES $232.01
IOWA DNR
WWTF ANNUAL FEES $210.00
BRINKMAN GRAVEL &
EXCAVATING
ROAL GRAVEL $1,038.50
TRIPLE R
PAYLOADER HYD
HOSE/PGCC REPAIRS $253.70
DOUBLE F ENTERPRISE LLC
ALLEY CONDITIONER $300.00
300 ACRES
RAGBRAI TENT/BANNER
$960.00
LEANNIS PEPPERS
AMB OVERPAYMENT $25.71
DARCY DEBOER
AMB RAG DRINK PACKETS
$103.84
610 DEPOT
RAG WATER PVC
610 DEPOT
PGCC OIL
610 DEPOT
PGCC MOTOR
610 DEPOT
PGCC OIL
610 DEPOT
CHAINSAW/CHAINS
610 DEPOT
CHAINSAW/CHAINS
610 DEPOT
CHAINSAW/CHAINS $574.40
ST CROIX HOSPICE-SPENCER
AMB OVERPAYMENT
ST CROIX HOSPICE-SPENCER
AMB OVERPAYMENT $228.86
THE SPRINKLER COMPANY
PGCC IRRIGATION $397.75
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES $3,781.42
MILLER & SONS GOLF CARS
GOLF CART REPAIR $71.24
KEEP AIM BOUTIQUE
PGCC APPAREL MERCH
KEEP AIM BOUTIQUE
RAGBRAI SHIRTS
KEEP AIM BOUTIQUE
RAGBRAI SHIRTS $3,557.46
OVERDRIVE, INC.
FY26 BRIDGES EBOOK
$515.04
KID’S KAMPUS, INC
JULY25 LOST $7,178.06
PAT JONES CONTRACTING
LIB WIRE PROJ $100.00
BOMGAARS
PGCC OIL/FLUID
BOMGAARS
PGCC PATIO CHAIRS
BOMGAARS
PGCC SILICONE, GREASE
BOMGAARS
LAGOON INSECT ZAPPER
$533.58
P & K PEST CONTROL
LIB PEST CONTROL $55.00
PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC
CHILD STEM KITS
PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC
CHILD BOOKS $741.59
BAKER & TAYLOR
LIB BOOKS $464.78
MENARDS
SAFETY HASPS/
NO SMOKING SIGNS $53.00
BOB & SCOTT’S
AMB ICE/SHOP WATER $26.57
WEX BANK
FUEL $635.37
JCL SOLUTIONS, LTD.
PARK BATH TISSUE $141.32
ORANGE CITY AREA
HEALTH SYSTEM
AMB ASSIST $310.00
ONE SOURCE
COUNCIL CHAIRS $826.80
DEE ANN LANSINK
JULY CLERK CONSULT
$1,000.00
O’BRIEN COUNTY AUDITOR
POLICE PROTECTION
$29,602.98
TOP NOTCH RENTALS, LLC
AMB FLAG $221.00
FRANK DUNN CO
BLACKTOP PATCH $998.00
TRENTON’S LAWN CARE
JULY CEM MOWING $1,500.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB
DR WATER TESTING $36.25
TCA
INTERNET $753.02
CULLIGAN WTR ORANGE CITY
WTR SOFTNER $19.00
TRI-STATE READY MIX
PO CONCRETE $2,325.00
SPEED’S AUTO SUPPLY
GOLF CART LEASE $758.33
PCC
AMB BILLING
MARCH, APRIL, MAY $2,165.19
TITAN MACHINERY
PAYLOADER REPAIRS
$2,665.37
MID AMERICAN RESEARCH
CHEMICAL
LAGOON PAINT/WEED PICKER
MID AMERICAN RESEARCH
CHEMICAL
LAGOON CHEMICALS
$3,109.63
RANDY’S 66
HYDRAULIC FLUID/BATTERY/
OIL FILTERS $729.65
PRODUCERS CO-OP
DIS PUMP REPAIR $45.00
VERIZON
AMB PH/JETPACK/IPAD$110.17
ZIMCO SUPPLY
WATER CHEM $124.00
ULINE
PGCC SMOKE RECEPTACLES
$285.12
ZOLL MEDICAL CORP
AMB MONITOR $10,288.00
NORTHWEST IOWA COMM
COLLEGE
GLUC/CPAP COURSE $35.00
UTILITY EQUIP.CO.
WATER SUPPLIES $500.20
ZUB’S SHOP
PGCC DIESEL
ZUB’S SHOP
PGCC FUEL $1,594.33
ORANGE CITY SANITATION
TRASH/RECYCLE $8,308.08
VISA
PGCC DRILL
VISA
COMM BLDG TRASH BAGS
VISA
HDMI CABLE
VISA
BILL ENVELOPES
VISA
OFFICE CHAIR/SUPPLIES
VISA
BILL ENVELOPES
VISA
HARD HATS
VISA
BILL ENVELOPES
VISA
RAGBRAI TRASH BAGS
VISA
BILL ENVELOPES
VISA
LIB BOOKS
VISA
LIB SUPPLIES $4,154.95
Total $139,993.07
Published in the Marcus News on September 4, 2025