(Harlan) At Tuesday’s meeting, the Shelby County Supervisor appointed Carmen Fielding as the new Veterans Affairs Coordinator, replacing the outgoing coordinator, Gene Cavenaugh. Cavenaugh was recognized for his over 50 years of service to the County, starting in 1972 as a Sheriff’s Deputy and later as the county Sheriff. Upon his retirement as Sheriff, he served as the Veterans Affairs Director until September 5th of this year.
In other businesses, the supervisors approved adding a parcel in the county, which is expected to have increased valuation due to construction due to the TIF tax collection governed by the Iowa Code. The additional funds will offset new construction and maintenance of the County’s secondary roads system.
The supervisors also voted to abate taxes for the EMS building in Harlan, small parcels in the City of Panama, and the removal of a house in Harlan.
Shelby County Engineer Chris Fredericksen reported that the dry weather is speeding up the construction of the Elk Horn Bridge project.
