(Atlantic, Iowa) – Persons wanting to conduct business with the Cass County Treasurer’s Office can expect to find changes in how often the office is open for business, as a result of what can only be described as a mass exodus of office staff. Cass County Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Baier confirms most of the staff have resigned and taken other jobs, while another will be retiring. Baier said he didn’t want to speculate on why the staff quit, but that “Sometimes the dynamics can change a little bit and all of the sudden you’ve got more than just a ‘tempest in a teapot.” Baier said those who have resigned include one who Treasurer Tracey J. Marshal had recently hired because the person “felt like she didn’t get any training, and she felt awkward trying to help people,” according to Baier.

He said “Tracey’s been involved in the State Treasurer’s organization and hasn’t always been in [her] office, been out of the Treasurer’s Office a lot since January, and I don’t think that’s helped matters.” Baier said also, in his view, “Ashley McDermott knew how to do just about everything there. I’m not sure she had certifications (such as CDL),” but she “had the broadest scope of knowledge,” and “that’s like losing your All-Star pitcher.” McDermott was offered a job with Solutions in Atlantic, he said.

Tracey Marshal issued the following statement Wednesday evening:

“Sometimes change happens unexpectedly, over the last few months we have been losing staff. I have hired one new staff member and interviewed several others, waiting for the posting time period and approval. I have always had a good relationship with my staff. It’s been a bit stressful with many changes from federal and state mandates, along with county conflicts. My staff have been recruited by other companies with better paying positions and more flexible for their families. I support each one of them for the dedication while they worked here and there new adventures. As you know the work force is changing everywhere. I hear it every day from other counties and businesses. I am very proud of my accomplishments, including the presidency of the state association. We are working on finding and training employees.

A notice posted on the Courthouse main entrance states “Cass County Treasurer’s Office Hours Starting June 3, 2022,” as:

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Closed on Tuesday’s

Property Taxes and Motor Vehicle Renewals: The best way is by mail or online. www.iowatreasurers.org

A BILL OF SALE is required for all Motor Vehicles purchases. We will process your payments as they come in. Please provide a telephone number in the event we need to contact you.

Please use the yellow drop box outside- envelopes are in the side box.”