(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, approved the re-appointment of several members serving on the Cass County Local Food Policy Council (LFPC). They received a request for the funding for two-years, of a Cass County Tourism Director’s position. Spokesperson Brigham Hoegh said they’re requesting $130,000 from the County’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), split between two full-years.

Hoege said they originally were going to propose a part-time position, but a full-time position would attract a more qualified candidate.

She explained what some of the responsibilities and duties the candidate selected would handle.

Also in attendance at the Supervisor’s meeting advocating for the same topic, was Kenner Baxter, Jennifer McEntaffer and Baily Smith. Hoegh said the group wants first to establish a 501 (c) 6 non-profit, tax exempt organization.

The Board’s consensus was that there aren’t enough steps that have been taken and information gathered, to proceed with the use of ARPA funds at this time. They were also leaning toward favoring the establishment of the position as part-time. At the end of an hour’s long discussion, the Board asked Hoege to put together the specifics needed to make the position happen. Supervisor Steve Green…

In other business, the Supervisors approved appointments to the Cass County Local Food Policy Council Board, and accepted the resignations of: Jennifer Saathoff, from the Compensation Board – effective immediately; Donald D. Edwards, as Trustee of Victoria Township and Linda K. Edwards, Clerk of Victoria Township, both effective Feb. 28. 2023.