Proceedings of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees
Wednesday, August 29, 2026
6:30 PM | Lowden Public Library
The meeting of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Tanya Stewart.
Roll Call:
Present: Rodney Schneider, Rose Horman, Tanya Stewart, Danita Washburn
Library Director: Ann Harms
Absent: Laurie Millam
Visitors: August Harms, Heather Conrad
Approval of Agenda:
Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Danita Washburn, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Danita Washburn, to approve the previous meeting minutes.
Ayes: All
Treasurers Report:
Treasurer, Laurie Millam was not presented for the financial report for the period ending August 2026. The Board of Trustees looked over the Library Budget Reports emailed from City Hall.
Motion to accept City Hall Library’s Budget Reports by Danita Washnurm, second by Rose Horman
Approval of Bills:
Motion by Rose Horman, second by Rodney Schneider, to approve library bills for August 2026.
Ayes: All
Library Director’s Report:
Director Ann Harms presented the library report. Circulation for August totaled 352 in materials. Programming was reviewed and discussed. Tanya and Ann both met with the new State Library Consultant on the 17th. The Enrich Iowa Agreement, FY2026 Direct State Aid, FY26 Open Access Annual Report and the FY26 Cedar County numbers have been submitted. Working on the Annual Report that is due in October and Accreditation for February of 2027. Presented the Trustees with the By-Laws and Circulation Policies to look over an update as needed for September Board of Trustees meeting. Ann will contact Delbert at the Legion to have the Puzzle Challenge on September 20th from 1-3.
Approval for September book order:
Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rose Horman, to approve September book order.
Ayes: All
President’s Report:
President Tanya Stewart and Trustees finalized the Collection Policy and the Internet/Printer Policy. Ann is to update them for approval at the September meeting. Having a Notary at the library was discussed and Ann will apply. Library repairs and updates were discussed. Tanya wall contact City Hall to be on the agenda for September 14th at 5:30 to address the issues of the building with the Council.
Adjournment:
Motion by Rose Horman, second by Danita Washburn, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Ayes: All
Tanya Stewart. President Rose Horman, Vice-President