(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Attorney Vanessa Strazdas, last Wednesday, was ordered to serve two days in the Cass County Jail, following her voluntary plea of guilty on Feb. 9th, to Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence (OWI) -1st Offense. The term must be served by no later than March 31st. In addition, Strazdas was assessed a fine of $1,250 plus any applicable surcharges and court costs.

Atlantic Police say Strazdas was arrested after crashing her car near the Atlantic Airport on Jan. 16. Her BAC (Breath Alcohol Content) was .159 (nearly twice the legal limit). Since her arrest, Strazdus has completed a court required Drinking Driver’s course and a Substance Abuse Evaluation. Because she complied with those requirements, the Judge did not order her to serve probation. She also submitted her Temporary Restricted License (TRL) to the Court, which waived one-half of the fine, accordingly.

Strazdas became the Cass County Attorney in Feb., 2019, after Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of former County Attorney Michael Hooper to serve as a Fourth Judicial District Judge.