Commissioners issue RFP for new hospital

In February, the Eagle reported that county commissioners had unanimously voted to change the name of the new healthcare facility in Ekalaka. The new facility is named "Carter County Healthcare Facility."

That vote was made even though the bond issue that county residents voted on in the November 6, 2018 election was on the ballot as "GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR NEW Dahl Memorial HOSPITAL."

On June 1, Carter County commissioners and County Attorney Corbit Harrington called Dan Semmens regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the lease of the new hospital, according to minutes posted on the...