The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Friday), approved the appointment of Chris Heuton, from rural Wiota, as Franklin Township Trustee. The appointment was made to fill a vacancy created by the death earlier this month of Ray Zellmer, and it is effective through the remainder of the term, ending 12/31/2020.

The Board also approved, after some minor editing by the Cass County Attorney, a partnership agreement for the purpose of creating, funding and overseeing a Wellness Coordinator position to serve the residents of Cass County. Board Chair Steve Baier said the agreement was between the County/Board of Supervisors, Cass County Agricultural Extension, CCMH, and the Nishna Valley Family YMCA. The agreement is for a period of 15 months, ending July 1, 2020. The County’s share of the cost will be paid for through the Local Option Sales Tax/Community Betterment Development.

In other business, the Board approved the renewal of a lease between the County and Partnership 4 Progress, for the Willow Heights building. And, they approved an agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation for a Highway Safety Improvement Program as part of a Secondary Federal Aid Swap Project, and a related amendment for FY 2019.