(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors regular meeting was held this (Tuesday) morning, in Atlantic. Hunter Scott, with SecureTech Systems out of Irving, TX, discussed courthouse security and the company’s wireless system that sends out a pre-recorded message detailing the location of the emergency to First Responders, including law enforcement and EMS. The idea being it would “accelerate communication and reduce response times by augmenting dispatch,” according to the company’s website. No action was taken by the Board at this time.

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The Supervisors also heard a monthly report from Cass/Guthrie County Environmental Health Director Jotham Arber. The Board then approved a letter of support for a grant application from Iowa Western Community College Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Program. Board Chair Steve Baier and Supervisor Wendy Richter discussed the application.

The Board discussed and approved by a vote of four-to-one (with Wendy Richter opposed), updated salary recommendations for FY 2025-26. Board Chair Steve Baier explained…

Representatives of the Cass County Engineer’s Department updated the Board on various road and bridge projects, as well as ongoing maintenance activities. And, the Supervisors acted on approving (At the request of Medical Examiner, Dr. Elaine Berry) the removal of Darci Young, RN, from the Medical Examiner Investigator’s Board, and the addition of Erik Johnson, EMT, and Kristy Libby.

The Board’s next meeting on April 22nd will include a Public Hearing on the FY 26 Cass County budget.