(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kathy Somers has issued a notification to residents of Cass County, that the first day to file nomination papers for the upcoming City/School Election is Monday, August 25, 2025. The last day to file is Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM. City candidates shall file nomination papers with the county auditor. School board candidates shall file nomination papers with the respective school board secretary.

Nomination papers may be circulated prior to the first date of filing and throughout the filing period. Nomination papers and candidate information are available in the auditor’s office and from the Iowa Secretary of State at www.sos.iowa.gov.

The following is a list of positions and signature requirements for the cities and school districts in Cass County:

For more information, please contact the auditor’s office at 712-243-4570 or auditor@casscoia.us.