The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on December 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Smith presiding. Council present –Ryan Jenness, Steve Wittrock and Ken Miller. Absent – Kurt Edwards and Tim Honkomp. Staff present – Jarrett Russell, Jessica Whitney and Jaynee Rushton. Motion Jenness approving the consent agenda, approving, December 9, 2025 agenda, council minutes from November 10, 2025, Library minutes from November 12, 2025 and golf minutes from November 20, 2025. In addition, approving Brenda Day for her EMT Courses starting in January. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried.
Visitors were Loren Flaugh and Sean Scroggin. Loren presented his idea of a mural painted or banner purchased for the 25th anniversary of 911. City is in agreement of doing something for this if a grant opportunity is available. Jaynee will visit with Kiana after January about what is available. Loren shared he went to the Clay county meeting about possibly displaying the banner in the clay county exhibit as well. Other websites and ideas were shared at the meeting for artists.
Thor Klinker was present to give an update on Nuisance abatement cases. Logan’s sent a letter asking for an extension, council approved April 1, 2026 as a final date with no more exceptions. Lane’s has had many concerns so agreed to move forward with a Nuisance case. Thor will reach out to Pizza Ranch on a plan.
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. A lot of snow plowing, heater fix issues, starter ordered for the grater, new tire on plow. Discussion that leaves need to be done earlier next year, little more work on the corners for semi’s, less sanding on the square, and brooming onto the vehicles along the square should never happen. Discussion on some different ways to stay on top of leaves for next year. Have a bent shaft on the sweeper due to hitting something. Wondering if it is okay to burn the wood pile out at the dump, yes it is okay and the fire department will help with this. Jarrett will get in contact with Sean and Cory and some will take a half day off work to help with this. Jeff from MRES will be done next Friday but Jeff will still be signing off on his hours. Rushton and Russell had attended a meeting with some area towns about creating a plan. The goal is to get Jarrett completed within 6 months to get his journeyman.
Rushton shared she was getting quotes for stump grinding since our skid steer isn’t tolerating our stump grinder. She also shared the bill from Goebel salvage given to her from the generator removal. This does not include the profits. Council agreed to not pay any more than $3000 at this point since profits are not on the bill and we used a lot our city man power as well. Agreement to move strategic planning meeting to January.
Motion by Wittrock to approve an updated Employee handbook, seconded by Miller. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve MRES electric rate study proposal for 2026, seconded by Miller. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Jenness to approve the Finance Report for November. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried. Motion Miller to approve claims. Second Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
Council comments included finding additional places to pile snow as the elevator is full and would like no more piled there. Ideas brought up were Church of Christ, Sweeneys, Airport area, possible fairgrounds/football field. Camera on FNB back up and working!
Motion by Wittrock to adjourn. Second Jenness, all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:55PM.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on January 1, 2026.

Primghar City Council
Claims Report
11/12/2025 To 12/09/2025
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
PGCC FIRE INSPECTION
$416.90
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
INS BOX FOR SAMPLER
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
PGCC CONCRETE
$ 342.72
BOMGAARS
SHOP TOOLS/CLOTH ALLOW
$ 1,201.52
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES $ 19.80
VISA
SKATING LIGHTS
VISA
CLOCKS/FORKS
VISA
WTR DIS ENV
VISA
CONES
VISA
ADOBE
VISA
COMP MOUSE/WHITE BOARD
VISA
EL DIS ENV
VISA
GLASSES/EARPLUGS/1ST AID
VISA
CLUB RAMP
VISA
LIB BOOKS
VISA
LITTLE BOOK LIBRARY
VISA
LIB SUPPLIES $ 1,265.86
VIKING INDUSTRIAL PAINTING
WTR TOWER $ 5,000.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER AGREE $ 232.39
ACCO
WTR PARTS $ 942.00
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FIN
NOV25 SALES TAX
$ 2,770.02
MRES
OCT/NOV SERVICES
$ 6,000.91
JESS FOOD SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
CLUB FRYER REPAIR
$ 282.00
UNITY POINT CLINIC
DTOP DRUG TESTING
$ 42.00
MARCUS NEWS
AFR PUBLICATION/MINS
$ 300.89
WEX BANK
FUEL $ 478.18
ORANGE CITY SANITATION
TRASH/RECYCLE
$ 14,595.60
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB
SEWER TESTING
$ 2,344.50
AIRGAS
OXYGEN $ 383.89
KID’S KAMPUS, INC
NOV25 LOST $ 6,655.61
STUART C IRBY CO.
CONNECTORS $ 250.00
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
SW BOND INT/FEES
$ 68,148.75
PAULLINA HARDWARE
CORD/SHOP SUPPLIES/XMAS
$ 322.75
VERIZON
IPAD/JET PACK/PHONE
$ 110.21
HACH COMPANY
WTR CHEM $ 60.98
BRINKMAN GRAVEL &
EXCAVATING
GRAVEL-LGT PLNT
$ 780.10
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
LIB BOOKS $ 660.59
JEAN STEEN
DEPOSIT REFUND $ 250.00
NORTHWEST IOWA REVIEW
LIB REVIEW SUB $ 63.00
RANDY’S 66
HYDRO FLUID-PLOW
$ 289.75
AMARIL UNIFORM COMPANY
UNIFORM-MS $ 335.00
BRAD’S TIRE SERVICE
CENTER
AMB OIL/TIRES $ 490.73
NORTHWEST IOWA COMM
COLLEGE
S BEHRENS EMT COURSE
$ 2,000.00
KEEP AIM BOUTIQUE
SFTY CLOTH LOGO $ 404.50
UTILITY EQUIP.CO.
WTR PARTS $ 524.52
DGR
WWTF
DGR
GENERATOR $ 5,770.10
PHELPS UNIFORM
SPECIALISTS
SHOP TOWELS $ 34.94
BOB & SCOTT’S
SKATING $ 240.05
QUILL.COM
LIB SUPPLIES $ 70.86
NWIPDC
CDBG ADMIN FEE $ 318.00
JACQUELINE EBEL
DEPOSIT REFUND $ 250.00
TCA
INTERNET/WEBSITE/PHONE
$ 770.69
STEPHEN BYRD
COMM BLDG CLEAN $ 140.00
JAYNEE RUSHTON
BUDGT WORKSHOP MILEAGE
$ 207.20
SPEED’S AUTO SUPPLY
GOLF CART#6 REPAIR
$ 889.62
ZUB’S SHOP
SKID TIRES $ 1,544.72
PLUIM PUBLISHING INC
WINDOW FUND BANNER
$ 60.00
CORE & MAIN
HYDRANT REPAIR KIT
$ 641.16
610 DEPOT
TRUFUEL
$ 22.99
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
REESE PROP $ 790.00
NORTHWEST GLASS LLC
LIB DOOR LOCK $ 247.70
Total $ 129,963.70

GENERAL $40,452.11
AMBULANCE INVEST $144.45
FIRE INVESTMENT $1,283.63
PARKS $7.66
POOL INVEST $8.23
LIBRARY $323.88
ROAD USE TAX $10,722.41
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
$6,843.08
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$64.92
TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV $55.86
TIF #3 COMMERCIAL $313.68
RANDOLPH TRUST $204.39
WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND
$795.38
DEBT SERVICE $2,660.77
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESV $1,409.33
CEMETERY-PERPETUAL CARE $-75.00
WATER $15,651.21
WATER SINKING FUND
$1,226.79
SEWER $36,022.31
SEWER SINKING FUND
$38,722.81
ELECTRIC $67,084.02
ELECTRIC SINKING FUND
$16,657.50
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $6,377.85
TCA TELECO $2,101.04
STORM WATER $761.48
PGCC $441.83
TOTAL REVENUES $250,261.62

GENERAL $52,650.25
ROAD USE TAX $3,109.44
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
$16,419.13
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$6,567.28
RANDOLPH TRUST $88.68
DEBT SERVICE $17,250.00
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
$735.00
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT $3.56
SEWER PROJECT $6,828.10
WATER $15,047.94
SEWER $53,552.43
ELECTRIC $67,178.39
ELECTRIC SINKING FUND
$46,812.50
TCA TELECOM $834.00
STORM WATER $6.98
PGCC $6,990.95
TOTAL EXPENSES $294,074.63
Published in the Marcus News on January 1, 2026.
Public Hearing

Public Hearing – Amending Ordinance for Meter Read Date Change

The Primghar City Council met in a Public Hearing on December 9, 2025 in the council chambers with Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Smith presiding. Council present –Ryan Jenness, Steve Wittrock and Ken Miller. Absent – Kurt Edwards and Tim Honkomp. Councilman Jenness opened the public hearing at 4:59PM. City Administrator, Jaynee Rushton, reported that a public hearing was scheduled to receive public comments. Having no oral or written comments, councilman Miller closed the hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Wittrock and supported by Councilmember Miller to approve Resolution 2025-29 Directing Sale and Authorizing the City of Primghar to enter into a contract and convey real estate owned by the City of Primghar. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Jenness, Smith, Miller, Wittrock. Nays: none. Absent: Honkomp. Councilman Jenness approved Resolution 2025-30 – entering into a contract for the McCormack House purchase with Anthony Schulz, seconded by Wittrock. The Session then closed at 4:55PM. 
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on January 1, 2026.