Cass Gregory Nemmers

Deputy Sheriff Cass Nemmers suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after performing a physical fitness test at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

He had just completed the 1-1/2 mile run and other required exercises when began showing symptoms of a heart attack. He was flown to a hospital in Des Moines where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Nemmers had just been promoted to Deputy Sheriff and had served as a detention officer and court security officer with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for seven years.