(Pottawattamie Co.) After serving in various roles for Pottawattamie County for over four decades, Lynn Grobe will retire on January 3, 2023.
A Hancock native, Grobe graduated from Oakland High School in 1961, then earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Nebraska Omaha. He served three years in the United States Army, before returning home to assist his dad on the family farm. He and his wife, Carolyn, still reside on the farm south of Hancock. With help from his son, Preston, farming continues to be a family passion.
Grobe has truly lived a life of service. He is one of the founding members of Iowa West, serving in varying capacities since 1984. He has served and still serves today on several other boards throughout the area, including Hancock United Methodist Church, Hancock American Legion, Western Iowa Development Association, Golden Hills, Southwest Iowa Planning Council among others.
“Public service has always been an important part of my life,” said Grobe. “I like helping people, and although I’m retiring from Pottawattamie County, I’ll continue to help our area any way I can.”
Grobe’s contributions to Pottawattamie County are vast and include his time as County Supervisor from 2009 until his retirement. That timeline includes serving alongside County Auditor Melvyn Houser, who was a County Supervisor for seventeen years before becoming Auditor in 2017.
“It’s been a real pleasure working with him for several years,” said Houser. “He’s always had a keen interest in taking care of county roads and doing what’s best for our rural communities and small towns. He’s been a great asset for us.”
When asked about his time with Pottawattamie County, Grobe sees considerable potential for the area to continue building momentum.
“Our leaders do a great job, even with a lot on their plates,” said Grobe. “We’re currently seeing an expansion of the courthouse, which will help us better-serve residents. A new Public Health building hopefully comes soon. There are a lot of things to look forward to in Pottawattamie County.”
For Board of Supervisors Chairman Tim Wichman, Grobe’s approach to life is one he hopes inspires others.
“It’s easy to see what’s important to Lynn Grobe,” said Wichman. “Family, home, and community are areas he’s prioritized and served. I think that’s something we can all admire, and Pottawattamie County is better for having him. We wish him the best.”
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, Pottawattamie County will swear in new County Supervisors Jeff Jorgensen and Susan Miller, along with reelect Scott Belt. They’ll join Brian Shea, and Tim Wichman on the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors.
