(Atlantic, Iowa) – A reminder from Cass County Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns: The First day to file nomination papers for the upcoming City/School Election is Monday, August 28, 2023. The last day to file is Thursday, September 21, 2023. Nomination papers may be circulated prior to first date for filing as well as during the filing period. Nomination papers and candidate information are available at the office of the county auditor and from the secretary of state:www.sos.iowa.gov

Signature requirements for Cities are as follows:
City of Atlantic (Runoff Provisions)
• Council At Large Position-21 signatures
• Wards 1-2-3-4 Positions-10 signatures
• Park & Recreation Board-25 signatures

All other cities in the county require 10 signatures for each position.

Signature requirements for School Districts are as follows:
Atlantic School District Positions- 50 signatures
CAM School District Positions- 20 signatures
Griswold School District At Large Position- 16 Signatures
Griswold School District Director 1- 10 signatures
Griswold School District Director 2- 10 signatures

For more information contact the Cass County Auditor’s Office at 712-243-4570 or email to auditor@casscoia.us.

The city positions to appear on the Cass County ballot for the 2023 City/School Election are:
Anita:
• Council Member- 2 Positions
• Mayor
Atlantic:
• City Council At Large
• Atlantic 1st Ward Council Member
• Atlantic 2nd Ward Council Member
• Atlantic 3rd Ward Council Member
• Atlantic 4th Ward Council Member
• Park & Recreation Board-2 positions
• Park & Recreation Board-Vacancy Position
Cumberland:
• Council Member-2 positions
• Mayor
Griswold:
• Council Member-3 Positions
Lewis:
• Council Member-3 Positions
• Mayor
Marne:
• Council Member-3 Positions
• Mayor
Massena:
• Council Member-3 Positions
• Mayor
Wiota:
• City Council-2 Positions
• Mayor

The school positions to appear on the Cass County ballot for the 2023 City/School Election are:
Atlantic School District
• Board Member At Large-3 Positions
CAM School District
• Board Member North District
• Board Member South District
Griswold School District
• Board Member-At Large
• Board Member District 1
• Board Member District 2