(Atlantic, IA) – The City Council in Atlantic, this (Wednesday) evening, passed resolutions for two separate appointments. The first was the appointment of Jackie Carl as the Atlantic City Clerk. Councilman Shawn Sarsfield, Chair of the City’s Personnel and Finance Committee, said the Committee had received over 40 applications, and from those held interviews with six candidates before making their recommendation to nominate Carl.

The Committee’s choice boiled-down to Jackie Carl, who has 21-years of City Clerk experience, having served Moville from 2005-to 2016, and Carter Lake from 2016-to 2026.

Carl has accepted a conditional offer of employment, with a FY 2026 salary of $80,000. She will also be credited with 40-hours of vacation time upon hire. Jackie Carl will succeed Laura McLane, who resigned to move with her husband to eastern Iowa. Currently, Rich Tupper is serving as the Acting City Clerk, in Atlantic.

Atlantic CC mtg. 2-4-26

The Council also passed a resolution appointing Cyndi Hartwig to the Library Board of Trustees, whose nine members serve six-year, staggered terms. She was issued the Oath of Office by Mayor Rob Claussen, Jr.

Atlantic Police Officer Joe Weaver (left) is issued the Oath of Office by Mayor Claussen, Feb. 4, 2026 (A-PD Facebook page photo)

The Mayor also presided over the swearing-in of Atlantic Police Officer Joe Weaver, who was hired full-time, in January, 2026. Weaver grew up just outside of Atlantic and is a graduate of the Atlantic High School. He attended Simpson College in Indianola, where he graduated in Dec., 2024, with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Criminal Justice.

It was noted in the Council’s agenda that Joe Weaver assists with refereeing little kids’ wrestling, enjoys riding dirt bikes, working out, and hanging out with his friends during his down time. In other business, the Atlantic City Council passed a resolution adopting the City’s Comprehensive Plan. They also passed Orders approving payments to various contractors, with the regard to the City’s Street Improvement program.