(Clarinda, Iowa) – Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen, today (Friday), issued a statement with regard to his resignation. Sonksen says “After 17 years of service in the Page County Attorney’s Office, including over nine years as the Page County Attorney, I have decided to accept an offer of employment from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.” His resignation as the Page County Attorney is effective February 12th (2025).

Attorney Sonksen says “I believe accepting this position is in the best interests of my family and my future career goals as an attorney. I look forward to serving the citizens of the State of Iowa in this position.” He said also, “It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Page County and to work with the many law enforcement professionals involved in crime fighting in our area.”