(UPDATED} (Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Wednesday), after having conducted interviews, selected and appointed Republican Sara Harris, of Atlantic, as County Auditor, to fill a vacancy. Dale Sunderman, who served as the County Auditor for more than 37-years, had announced his intention in February, to resign from the post, effective April 15^th. Board Chair Steve Baier read from Sunderman’s resignation letter to the Board.

The Supervisors this (Wednesday) morning, regretfully accepted his resignation.

Cass Supervisors discuss Dale Sunderman’s amended resignation letter (Dale and his wife Sheryl are seated near the flag)

Afterward, Chairman Baier administered the Oath of Office to Sara Harris.

Board Chair Steve Baier administers the Oath of Office to Sara Harris.

Harris will serve the remainder of Sunderman’s term, which expires at the end of the year.