(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, Wednesday morning, approved a donation of $5,000 toward the cost of a new Community Center, in Adair. Their unanimous decision followed a brief presentation by Adair Public Works Director Ryan Billheimer, who said the funds will help the City in its efforts to obtain a CAT (Community Attraction and Tourism) Grant, which weighs heavily on community support.

Back in April of this year, the Adair County Board of Supervisors approved the commitment of $5,000 as part of a local match to construct a new Community Center. The funds were contingent upon the City being approved for the CAT grant, for which the maximum grant amount is $250,000. Billheimer said at the time they originally applied for the CAT grant, they were $66,000 short of the threshold required for the application to be considered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

Since then, other funds have come in that has brought them closer to their contribution and project support goal, but they need a bit more to be considered for the grant.

In other business, the Adair County Supervisors approved a courtyard use permit for a Main Street Greenfield, sponsored event, contingent upon the allowance of insurance. It would take place after the parade on November 26^th.

The Board also approved the resignation of Karen Varley from the Adair County Tourism Council, and the appointment of Greg Dudley, with approval from the City of Stuart. Dudley manages the Saints Center for Culture and Arts, in Stuart, and is a local business owner. The Supervisors also approved a liquor license renewal for the Five by 80 Golf Course, and various reports/resolutions for the Adair County Auditor’s Office.