Kisha JahnerBoard Chair
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Marion County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Marion County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Knoxville, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Marion County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
104323
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
34,192
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Marion County
The board discussed the 2026 Housing Iowa award received for collaborative work in the veterans district. A presentation was provided regarding an upcoming bond referendum for the local community school district, highlighting plans for a new elementary school and the redevelopment of an existing school building. Key approvals included a 28E agreement for a school relationship officer program and a Class C retail alcohol license for a local establishment. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for an equipment-sharing agreement with eight other counties to procure and maintain a soil stabilizer machine for improved road maintenance and sustainability.
The Board met to conduct regular business, which included the introduction of a new Real Estate and Tax Specialist and the approval of a consent agenda covering warrants and salary adjustments. Key action items involved the assignment of a County-held Tax Sale Certificate, the receipt and filing of the Treasurer's annual report, and the authorization of a $5,000 matching funds request for a local pickleball court grant application. Additionally, the Board approved Iowa DOT Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant agreements, a retail alcohol license, and received updates regarding various county projects and workforce development initiatives.
The Board of Supervisors discussed and approved several items, including the acceptance of county warrants and employee salary adjustments. Presentations were given by the Iowa Primary Care Association regarding behavioral health services and the U.S. Small Business Administration concerning small business assistance related to flooding. The board approved an appointment to the City of Pella Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment and various resolutions, including the transfer of funds from the Rural Basic Fund to the Secondary Road Fund, the rezoning of property, and the approval of the Steenhoek Acres Plat 2 minor subdivision. Additionally, the board supported an agreement for private development to repurpose a former school building into workforce housing, approved a memorandum of understanding with the South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency, authorized a change order for the Junction 92 Office Project, and allocated funds for the Junction 92 project.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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