March 19, 2024

Demolition of 80-year-old Louisa County jail postponed

WAPELLO — The Louisa County Board of Supervisors has informally agreed to postpone the pending demolition of the 80-year-old county jail building. The decision came Tuesday as the board was considering an agreement with Des Moines-based FEH Design to coordinate the demolition of the former jail. The board pulled back after reviewing the $14,000 fee for the work. The company’s initial proposal says recycling and other activities would’ve reduced the amount of debris going into a landfill.