The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, approved two new hires, a promotion, and an appointment to the Board of Health. They approved employment contracts for:

• LaJean Fajen-Webb, Jailer (Starting wage $19.64/hour)
• Christian Kinzie as an Engineering Technician ($24.70/hour)
• and the promotion of Dennis Vogl to Senior Engineering Technician. ($28.50/hour)   – Both positions are in effect as of May 10, 2021.
• The Board approved the appointment of Dr. Elaine Berry as a member to the Cass County Board of Health (term ending 12/31/2023).

County Conservation Director Micah Lee presented 3rd quarter FY21 report of activity at county recreational sites (including maintenance at Cold Springs, West Nodaway Area, T-Bone Trail, Hitchcock House, Indian Creek, Troublesome Creek and Outdoor Classroom) and naturalist’s environmental education activities: 58 programs to 664 persons.

Veteran Affairs Executive Director Mitch Holmes gave report of 3rd quarter FY21 activity.  During the quarter 141 veterans were assisted: Federal VA benefits and/or local general assistance.