(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, today (Wednesday), approved the use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act – Covid relief) funds, to purchase hand-held radios for County fire departments, that will enable better communication between departments and the County. Board Vice-Chair Supervisor Jerry Walker advocated for two radios for some departments, and one radio each, to others.

The radios cost $5,000 each ($60,000 total). As of last week, the County had approximately $406,000 available from its share of ARPA Funds, that will allow for the purchases.

Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman reported on a Bridgewater Culvert Project. The Board tabled action on the matter until their meeting on Sept. 13th, while additional information is obtained with regard to project jurisdiction and cost. Kauffman spoke also about his department’s maintenance and activities.