The Jewell County Commissioners met Jan. 18, with commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck and Keith Roe in attendance. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting.

The commissioners discussed a 2 percent increase for all hourly employees effective May or June 2022. They will review the financial ramifications.

Joel Elkins, general superintendent, discussed bridge and road maintenance projects. Commissioners and Elkins discussed plans for the overlay on the four miles of Y Road east of Highway 14.

Don Jacobs, sheriff, discussed personnel attending training. He said the 202...