(Atlantic) -Long-time Cass County Assessor Brenda Nelson tells KJAN News she has accepted a similar position with the City of Ames, and will be leaving the County in less than two-weeks. Nelson was one of two finalists interviewed in April for the Assessor’s job in Ames. A city assessor is responsible for assessing all real estate within city limits to determine property taxes. The position in Ames became vacant after former City Assessor Greg Lynch decided to retire after 15 years on the job. Nelson is a native of Elk Horn. Her father became a field appraiser and worked for the Shelby County Assessor’s Office for 13 years. In 1997, Nelson followed his footsteps.

Cass Co. Assessor Brenda Nelson

She applied for a job in the Cass County Assessor’s Office, was hired by her predecessor Linda Campbell, and when Campbell retired, took over the post she’s held, since 2003.

She was offered the City of Ames Assessor’s job Wednesday evening (May 12^th). She says she’ll be leaving Cass County in a couple of weeks. In fact her last day on the job is May 26^th.

Once she leaves office, Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman will fill her position until a replacement is found. Nelson acknowledges finding her replacement will likely not be easy, because of the requirements and a shortage of available candidates. The County has an option for finding an interim or shared Assessor, if a full-time person cannot be found.

The matter will likely be discussed during a Conference Board meeting set for this evening at 5:30, which Nelson plans on attending. She told KJAN News in Ames she’ll have a larger staff, which she’ll have to rely on initially, because of the expanded scope of her responsibilities.

Brenda says she thanks all the people she’s worked with over the years in Cass County.

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund is stepping up to help the Atlantic Police Department with thei summer kids program again this year.  The fund donated $300 to sponsor shirts and whatever else is needed.  Fund spokesperson and Trevor’s mom, Melanie Petty, says “It is our hope that the children involved and the department volunteers have a great time this summer.”

Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue receives a check from Grant Petty, w/the Frederickson Foundation. (Photo submitted)

All funds given out in Trevor’s name are raised at the annual TFred Memorial Golf Tournament.  This year’s tournament will be held on Saturday, August 14th at Nishna Hills golf club.  Team registration is now open and anyone wanting to donate to the silent auction or become a hole sponsor can contact Melanie Petty at 249-3696.  The fund is a 501©3 non profit organization which was organized after Trevor’s tragic death in June of 2009.   To date the fund has given back over $250,000 to the things that Trevor loved or took part in during his 21 years.

A man being held in the Pottawattamie County Jail on Theft and Meth charges, was presented with a warrant from Nebraska, Tuesday. The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year-old Christian Joseph Lopez, of Omaha, was wanted on a Sarpy County, NE warrant for being a Fugitive from Justice. Lopez was returned to the custody of Corrections staff once he was read the warrant, and sent back to his jail cell.

Police in Creston say two people were arrested on separate charges, Wednesday. Officials say 35-year-old Bradley Gregg Clymer, of Creston, was arrested at around 10:30-p.m., on a charge of  Interference with Official Acts. Clymer was taken to Union County Jail and held on a $300 bond. And, at around 1:34-p.m., Wednesday, 34-year-old Alexander Anthony King, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While License Denied or Revoked, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Possession of Controlled Substance – 1st Offense. He was taken to Union County Jail and later released on a $2,300 cash bond.