The Jewell County Commissioners met Aug. 16. Commissioners Brent Beck, Steve Greene and Keith Roe and Carla J. Waugh, county clerk were present for the meeting.

Shannon Meier, ambulance director, reviewed the July activity and billing reports. He reported two EMS units were out of service. Meier said they had a busy weekend with 12 runs.

Brian Freeman, Republic County Rural Water District No. 1, inquired about ARPA funds to be used for the RPCO RWD. He said the district tries to replace a mile of line each year and repairs to the booster station. The funds would be used on repairs in Je...