Nodaway County clerk resigns effective immediately

Nodaway County Clerk Karen Leader submitted her resignation to Governor Eric Greitens on April 10, effective immediately.

In her letter to the governor, she wrote: “I took this position believing that I could handle the work but I am overwhelmed by the stress and it is affecting my health.”

She also stated she will becoming a grandmother “any day now” and she would like to be able to spend time with him.

She continued: “It has been an honor to be a public servant to Nodaway County and I believe it to be in the best interest for me to step down.”

Leader was appointed by then-Governor Jay Nixon in October 2015 following the resignation of Beth Walker. She had previously served as deputy clerk for the county since 2003.