Board of Health

Meetings

  • Every 2 months call 563-245-1145 for specific dates and times

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Member Address Phone Term Expires
Dr. Michele Dikkers, Chairperson
 430 Acre St
Guttenberg, IA
 563-252-1573 (home)
563-252-2141 (office)
 December 31, 2025
Vicki Carolan, Secretary in Health Department Absence
 208 SE High Street
Elkader, IA
 563-245-1830 (home)
563-245-1472 (office)
 December 31, 2024
Gary Bowden
 30674 Eagle Drive 
McGregor, IA
 563-873-2308 (home)
 December 31, 2024
Tina Nieland
 249 Golf Ridge Way
Elkader, IA 52043
 641-485-8472 (cell)
 December 31, 2023
Forrest Whitford
 29935 Acre Road
Volga, IA
 563-767-3434 (home)
 December 31, 2023

Responsibilities

The Board of Health oversees the Public Health Nurses and Sanitarian Offices. It is responsible for the general well-being of the public. The terms of the members are for three years.