Today (Monday) is the first day to file nomination papers for the upcoming City/School Election. 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