(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, during their meeting this (Wednesday) morning, approved renewal of the County’s ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) Insurance. Auditor Mandy Berg said the increase wasn’t as big as she expected, as there was only one claim. Last year the rate went up $250. This year it was $256. That’s likely to change next year, she said.

Supervisor John Twombley commented some insurance companies are no longer renewing policies when they expire. That leaves policy holders holding the bag for finding coverage on their own. In other business, the Adair County Board of Supervisors set the hours the courthouse in Greenfield will be open during RAGBRAI®. Mandy Berg said the riders will be in Greenfield on July 23^rd.

Following brief discussion, the Board agreed to close the courthouse to the public during the event, and allow County Department Heads to make a decision on staff hours or vacation time as needed, similar to what was done during the pandemic.

And, the Board approved the appointment of John Twombly to both the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission in the same motion (both are 5 year terms). The Board tabled action on a County Tax Abatement, to allow members to think it through and gather more information.