Dickinson County schedules Feb. 24 public hearing for FEMA-funded drainage repairs County engineers reported FEMA has obligated most disaster projects and supervisors set a Feb. 24, 2026, 9 a.m. Zoom public hearing to bid repairs for Joint Drainage Districts 1, 2 and 3 and related Dickinson County work; FEMA/state will cover about 85% of costs.

Dickinson County is gearing up for a pivotal public hearing on February 24, 2026, to discuss crucial FEMA-funded drainage repairs that could transform the landscape of local infrastructure.

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Dickinson County trustees approve option 5 for Joint 61 Branch 399 W, contingent on agreement with Northern Natural Gas After a public hearing, Dickinson County trustees voted to proceed with an open-ditch improvement (option 5) for Joint Drainage District 61 Branch 399 West, contingent on a crossing agreement with Northern Natural Gas and board approval of that agreement; the district will absorb an estimated $70,000 culvert cost if the utility does not contribute.

Dickinson County trustees have taken a bold step forward with an open-ditch improvement plan, but the future hinges on a crucial agreement with Northern Natural Gas that could change everything.

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