Iowa Code Title IX. Local Government [Chs. 331-420] § 346A.2. Authorized in certain counties

Counties may undertake and carry out any project as defined in section 346A.1, and the boards may operate, control, maintain and manage health centers and additions to and facilities for health centers. The boards may appoint committees, groups, or operating boards as they deem necessary and advisable to facilitate the operation and management of health centers, additions and facilities. A board may lease space in any health center to other public corporations, public agencies and private nonprofit agencies engaged in furnishing health, welfare and social services which lease shall be on terms and conditions the board deems advisable. All contracts for the construction, reconstruction, completion, equipment, improvement, repair or remodeling of any buildings, additions or facilities shall be let in accordance with section 331.341, subsection 1.