Pat McCurdy, of Atlantic, announced today (Friday), that he intends to run for the Cass County Board of Supervisors in District 2, a seat currently held by Gaylord Schelling. Schelling announced Wednesday that he is not seeking re-election during the June 5th Primary.

McCurdy has a lengthy history in agriculture, and he is currently involved in housing in Cass County. He has also served on many Boards, including the C&M School Board, Southwest Iowa Egg, and the Southwest Iowa Housing Board. His current work in economic development, through Cass/Atlantic Development Corporation and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, have allowed him to gather the skills he needs to be a qualified candidate for a Cass County Supervisor.

In a statement, McCurdy said “As a lifelong Cass County resident, I would like to see our community grow and prosper, as we are the hub of Southwest Iowa. I will work hard to keep county spending under control, promote the local economy, and encourage growth.”