(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two members of the non-profit Anita Economic Development Corporation (ADC) appeared before the Cass County Board of Supervisors this (Tuesday) morning, to seek a loan from the County for a new housing development project in Anita, to transform what Darrell Hockenberry said “What was once one of the worst parts of Anita into one of the best areas in town.”

He said they have acquired about 80-percent of the dilapidated trailer park for the construction of new homes. Snyder and Associates Engineers have surveyed the property for the organization. Hockenberry said they have a great deal of support for the project from the City of Anita, Atlantic Municipal Utilities and CADCO (Cass-Atlantic Development Corporation), which has agreed to provide a $100,000 interest-free loan.

The homes will be built with a crawlspace foundation and will include a detached two-car garage. Local builders will construct the homes. Hockenberry He asked the county if they would be interested in backing a loan of about $250,000 so the AEDC can place their order for two of the homes. He said “We’re not looking for a hand-out. We’re just looking for some help to fund the project.”

No decision on the request was made during Tuesday’s meeting. The matter will instead be placed on the next meeting agenda for possible approval.