Madison County Meeting Erupts in Angry Outbursts over Auditor Fight; Special Election Set

Madison County meeting erupts in angry outbursts over auditor fight; special election set

Months-long dispute over Madison County’s auditor appointment exploded into shouting during a packed board meeting. Officials set a special election.

Tensions boil over at packed Madison County board meeting as Auditor dispute intensifies

WINTERSET, Iowa – Emotions ran high and seats were scarce Tuesday morning as Madison County residents packed the Board of Supervisors meeting to witness what has become the latest focus in a series of local government controversies. By 9:15 a.m., every chair in the Annex basement meeting room had been filled with people lining the back wall and, eventually, the outside hallway as community leaders debated over who currently holds the County Audi…

Tensions run high during Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting

Tensions ran high during the Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday morning as debates erupted over the county auditor vacancy and a $100,000 opioid settlement allocation.