Black Hawk County examines Washburn Drainage District; staff estimates $370,000 replacement cost County staff told supervisors the Washburn Drainage District — covering roughly 405 parcels — needs inspection and maintenance; a 2024 estimate puts full replacement at about $370,000, with tree-removal and annual mowing costs outlined as part of options for funding and assessment.

Black Hawk County's Washburn Drainage District, established in 1969, faces a daunting $370,000 replacement cost and urgent maintenance needs—could this be the tipping point for local infrastructure?

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