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Board of Health

Overview

The local Board of Health shall have jurisdiction over public health matters within its designated geographic area according to Iowa Code chapter 137. The local Board of Health shall promote and protect the health of the citizens, and carry out the powers of local boards as specified in Iowa Code sections 137.104, and all other applicable Iowa Code chapters.

Board Members	Term Expiration
John Paschen, MD, Chair	12/31/26
Sherrie Pleis, DVM, Vice Chair	12/31/26
Mike Badger	12/31/26
Betsy Matos, PhD, MPH	12/31/27
Filip Viskupic, PhD	12/31/27
Lisa Heddens (Ex-officio Member)	12/31/26

Use this link to apply for a Board of Health seat. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT

Meeting Schedule
Call to Order: 2:00 PM
Story County Administration Building; 2nd Floor Public Meeting Room
900 6th Street
Nevada, Iowa

February 3, 2026
April 14, 2026
June 2, 2026
August 4, 2026
October 6, 2026
December 1, 2026

Agenda Request Submittal Deadline: 3:00 PM Wednesday prior to meeting date

Story County Public Health (515-239-6730) COVID-19 and vaccine related questions

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Contact the Story County Board of Health

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.

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Minutes are also available following approval.

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Meeting audio as available:

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