The Warren County Board of Supervisors met in special session Thursday, discussing participation in the small business recovery grant program through the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the strategy to reopen the county buildings to the public. The board approved participation in the program, providing up to $55,000 for small business grants.

Warren County Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Bass discussed the maintenance and safety aspects of opening the buildings such as disinfectant and masks for employees and residents, and recommended waiting on opening county buildings. The board ultimately took no action, and a date for the reopening of buildings has not yet been set.