The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present –Ryan Jenness, Steve Wittrock, Kevin Smith, Aaron Giese, and Sean Scroggin. Staff present – Jarrett Russell, Jessica Whitney and Jaynee Rushton. Motion Jenness approving the consent agenda, approving, January 13, 2026 agenda, council minutes from December 9, 2025, Library minutes from December 10, 2025 and golf minutes from December 18, 2025. In addition, approving the federal mileage rate of 72.5 cents. Edwards welcomed new council members went over some council meeting reminders about cellphones as well as comments/questions need to be during the visitor section unless addressed. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried.
Citizen concerns addressed last month was the black car across from Progo. Owners came in and said they were working on getting it removed as it does not run.
Visitors were Loren Flaugh. Loren presented more on his idea for a 911 memorial. He has been in contact with someone about an aluminum sign or cloth in a glass box. He also might have someone who would donate for this project.
Thor Klinker was present to give an update on Nuisance abatement cases. Logan’s moved to the April 1st deadline. Lane’s will need an update and council can drive by to see if it meets standards or not. Yellow house on contract is about to close, Thor will get an update on that before they get the deed.
City Attorney had no additional comments at this time.
During employee comments, Jarrett gave an update on some of the other projects and issues they have run into the last month. IUC inspection went well and plan to get that on a yearly inspection to keep things more updated. Gravel work is going to be done on some roads, a few street lights have been fixed, Christmas décor taken down, and light plant is ready for concrete. Grader got a new starter that was bad from factory, sending a new one. Rushton discussed rental of the fire station to members only as a perk of being a volunteer. Fire department has been interested in this idea. Council agrees as long as there are rules/guidelines written out, insurance is covered, and no alcohol on premises to avoid any issues. This will be for immediate family of fire and ambulance members only. Scott Wubben retired from REC and is willing to help us out with Jarrett’s Journeyman needs and other small projects as well as some leadership training.
Motion by Smith to approve the resignation of Michael Sand, seconded by Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2026-01 – City Attorney Thor Klinker. Second by Scroggin, all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock to Table Resolution 2026-02 – O’Brien county Bell Times Courier or Northwest Iowa Review as the official newspaper. by Smith, all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2026-03 – Official Bank Depository and Establishing Investment Limits of Public by Wittrock, all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Giese to approve Resolution 2026-04 – Approving Primghar Ambulance grant application sponsor, seconded by Scroggin. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve 2026 Council Committees, seconded by Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Smith to approve FY25 Audit letter and report, seconded by Jenness. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Smith to approve the Finance Report for December. Second Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion Smith to approve claims. Second by Jenness, all ayes, motion carried.
Council comments included having a workshop to go over projects working on and updates for new council members. Also, maybe drive around during night time and look at which streets are extra dark and get some new street lights put up if possible.
Motion by Giese to adjourn. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:48PM.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
GENERAL $110,369.61 AMBULANCE INVEST $6,022.64 FIRE INVESTMENT $6,537.41 PARKS $94.54 POOL INVEST $518.58 LIBRARY $1,954.98 ROAD USE TAX $9,942.69 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $3,967.92 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $26,207.12 TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV $56.01 TIF #3 COMMERCIAL $314.56 RANDOLPH TRUST $418.87 WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND $16,790.53 DEBT SERVICE $1,542.83 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESV $829.55 WATER $21,690.74 WATER SINKING FUND $1,229.74 SEWER $46,406.97 SEWER SINKING FUND $38,654.78 ELECTRIC $95,181.51 ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS $1,750.00 ELECTRIC SINKING FUND $16,696.78 LANDFILL/GARBAGE $7,342.23 TCA TELECOM $5,434.15 STORM WATER $1,191.22 PGCC $4,122.04 TOTAL REVENUES $425,268.00

GENERAL $25,706.90 LIBRARY $23,529.34 ROAD USE TAX $5,160.55 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $6,941.82 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $6,655.61 RANDOLPH TRUST $85.27 GENERATOR REPLACEMENT $171.28 SEWER PROJECT $5,920.10 WATER $22,216.69 SEWER $53,561.71 SEWER SINKING FUND $68,148.75 ELECTRIC $72,655.35 ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS $500.00 LANDFILL/GARBAGE$14,513.60 TCA TELECOM $834.00 STORM WATER $7.11 PGCC $7,407.88 TOTAL EXPENSES $314,015.96
IPERS $10,817.33
PAYROLL
EFTPS $14,755.39
PAYROLL
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA $1,673.31
PAYROLL
BC/BS OF IOWA $12,875.64
PAYROLL
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA $1,101.18
PAYROLL
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE $593.89
PAYROLL
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS $47.25
HRA ADMIN FEE
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS $438.54
402.52
JW 36.02
JL
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS
$1,972.71
22.71
JL 1950.00
JRUSH
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING $248.65
COPIER AGREEMENT
DEMCO $117.24
ACCO $547.23
PUMPING TUBE
SHEA’S HARDWARE $276.84
LIBRARY BATHROOM FAUCETMENARDS $228.93
PGCC
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY-REG SERV $220.00
WINTER26 CLERK CLASSES – J RUSHTON
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY-REG SERV $280.00 WINTER26 CLERK COURSES –
J WHITNEY
MRES $33,546.69
NOV25 POWER
BLACK HILLS ENERGY $782.81
DEC GAS UTILITIES
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICE $895.16
BOOKS
TITAN MACHINERY $439.23
BACKHOE WINDOW
BOMGAARS $284.96
JRUSSELL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
VISA $767.69
OFFICE/LIB STATEMENTS
BOOK SYSTEMS, INC $1,156.502 RECEIPT PRINTERS/1 BOOK SCANNER
ZUB’S SHOP $63.22
SKID TIRE PATCH
ZUB’S SHOP $368.55
BLUE PLOW TIRE PATCH/REPAIR
B & J BUILDERS $803.00
LIGHT PLANT HOLE
BECK ENGINEERING $750.00
STRATEGIC PLANNING PART 2
RAMAKER & ASSOCIATED INC $700.00
CEMETERY SOFTWARE
CULLIGAN WTR ORANGE CITY $38.00
NOV/DEC
AGRIVISION GROUP $2,453.38
GRADER STARTER
AGRIVISION GROUP $296.91
SERVICE CALL ON GRATER
AGRIVISION GROUP $50.00
MOWER SERVICE CALL
RANDY’S 66 $740.40
SKID/PAYLOADER/PLOW FLUID, WIPERS – WTR TRUCK BATTERY
CHEROKEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER $175.00
PARAMEDIC ASSIST
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY $670.00
UDMO PARTNERSHIP
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP $1,532.63
PLOW BLADE/BOLTS
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $692.09
LIGHT PLANT BY BRAD/JARRETT – GEN REMOVAL
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $26.67
61.98-35.31 CREDIT FROM RAGBRAI RETURNS
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB $731.25
GJL-127
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB $2,135.25
GJL-254
TCA $4,150.08
GOLF COURSE CAMERAS
TCA $121.48
1/2 OF JUST ONE MORES BILL
TCA $776.68
JAN25 INTERNET/CABLE/PHONE
JMCM ENTERPRISES LLC $10,857.14
FIRE GRANT WRITER
TRIPLE R $60.00
PGCC BASKET
TRIPLE R $2,074.67
STEEL FOR LIGHT PLANT
TRIPLE R $356.12
REPAIRS
TRIPLE R $278.50
WELDING WIRE/CUT OFF WHEELS
PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY $442.51
SKATING POP
WEX BANK $817.59
-9.78 REBATE TO AMB
PAULLINA HARDWARE $11.07
PAULLINA HARDWARE $54.94
BULBS/CAULK FOR DOORWAY LEAK
PAULLINA HARDWARE $19.99
SCREEN BUILDING-HOSE
PAULLINA HARDWARE $81.93
SHOP BROOMS
PAULLINA HARDWARE $12.99
GLOVES FOR WATER DEPT
PAULLINA HARDWARE $119.88
BLOWER BUILDING FILTERS
JARED ROOS $63.04
DISTRIBUTION/TREATMENT 3
O’BRIEN COUNTY AUDITOR$ 31,302.54
LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT JAN26
O’BRIEN COUNTY AUDITOR $873.42
FY26 ELECTION
JARRETT RUSSELL $278.60
TESTING MILEAGE – PRIMGHAR TO ANKENY
JCL SOLUTIONS, LTD. $132.90
PAPER TOWELS
KEEP AIM BOUTIQUE $475.00
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
IAMU $1,300.00
RUSSELL MOD C MATIERLAS AND PROGRAM FEE
KID’S KAMPUS, INC $6,392.85
DEC25 LOST
MIDWEST METAL LLC $1,530.00
CEMETERY TREE SIGNS
PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS $41.48
DEC25 SHOP TOWELS
PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS $34.94
JAN26 SHOP TOWELS
BOB & SCOTT’S $25.10
LIBRARY
BOB & SCOTT’S $404.96
11870, 139822, 140152, 140915, 141444, 12119
GOEBEL SALVAGE $3,000.00
GENERATOR REMOVAL
NWIPDC $1,315.06
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
NIPCO $3,467.34
ELECTRICAL ITEMS
ORANGE CITY SANITATION $7,298.00
DEC GARBAGE CONTRACT
CITY OF PRIMGHAR $6,964.33
DEC UTILITIES
MARCUS NEWS $35.61
PUBLIC HEARING
PRODUCERS CO-OP $2,426.58
DIESEL FUEL BARREL
PRODUCERS CO-OP $45.55
DIESEL-YELLOW PLOW TRUCK
PRODUCERS CO-OP $26.00
PANCAKE GRILL-PROPANE
PRODUCERS CO-OP $134.12
FUEL BARREL REPAIRS
DAN’S ELECTRIC $1,183.13
WATER TOWER SERVICE CALL-2.3.25, 2.4.25, 3.11.25
FIRST NATIONAL BANK $87.51
JAN 1% BUY DOWNS
STEPHEN BYRD $100.00
5HOURS X $20
VERIZON $110.21
IPAD/JETPACK
TOTAL $185,577.36