(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, authorized a participation agreement to receive additional National Opiod Settlement funds in the amount of $1,800. Board Chair Steve Baier explained..

By signing the agreement, the County continues to be eligible for any future, Opiod Settlement funds that are released. The Board also approved a Class-C Retail Alcohol License for the Griswold Golf and Country Club, and, they heard from County Engineer Trent Wolken, who mentioned they are trying to keep up with the changing road conditions.

He said right now they’re just trying to repair the “bad spots.” In the Spring they will conduct a more concentrated effort to lay down heavy rock where needed. In other Secondary Roads Department news…

The Supervisors spent a considerable amount of time discussing the Compensation Board’s recommendation for a 10-percent increase in salary for County Employees, but they took no action, while awaiting additional details and/or options to the recommendations. The Board will continue with discussion on the matter during their meeting next week.